RESIDENTS OF FT. MYERS WALK FOR A CURE AT MDA’S “ERA” STRIDE AND RIDE

Ft. Myers, Fla., – On Sunday July 23, the Ft. Myers community will come together for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s “ERA” Stride and Ride event at the Edison Mall.

Participants will form teams to walk inside and around the mall. The money raised by teams and individual contributors will benefit those served by MDA in Southwest Florida. Services such as clinical visits, support groups, and equipment repair are available, free of charge, to individuals affected by more than 40 neuromuscular diseases.
Any company, organization, or even a group of friends can support the walk by forming a team and registering with MDA. Groups can even set up a personal web page to reach their fundraising goal. An awards ceremony will be held immediately after, honoring the top fundraising team and individual. Anyone interested in participating should contact Cheryl Kunkle, District Director of MDA, at (239) 437-6900.
In addition to the Edison Mall, corporate sponsors include ERA Beaver Real Estate and Bob’s Top End. Mr. Deke, a fitness specialist from the City of Ft. Myers STARS Complex, will conduct a warm-up to get walkers motivated for their journey to fight neuromuscular diseases and a special presentation will be performed by the award winning “Shining Stars” also of the City of Fort Myers. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 9:15 a.m.


MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.

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Edison Mall is located at 4125 Cleveland Avenue in Ft. Myers, FL.