Why I walk

“The venue was great (couldn’t ask for a better place), things went off without any apparent hitches, and the best news the money raised and the whole atmosphere.”

Check out Kansas City Walker, Loren Hinkle's story here.

Read more about why Chicago Committee Co-Chair, Abby Alconcher is involved.

Team Alyssa: Brenda Cram, Mary Cram, Alyssa Krafsur, Holly Fields Krafsur, Mary Norman, M.D., and Grant Norman

"I had a great time at the Dallas Psoriasis Walk for Awareness.  I came all the way from El Paso and I am glad I did.  I met a lot of very nice people and I also got to meet the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders! I did not know I would win anything and I was very surprised to get a basket full of prizes!"  -- Alyssa Krafsur

“I participated in the walk today and cannot tell you how much it meant to me to be there.”

“My family and I wanted to let you know what a great time we all had at the walk on Sunday.  It was a wonderful day, wonderful company, and for a great cause.  This is the second walk that we have participated in and plan to do another next year.  We did manage to make ourselves known in our work places and next year will begin fundraising much earlier, perhaps at the beginning of the school term.  Thank you for giving us the chance to meet and to mingle with others like us in a fabulous atmosphere.”

“I just wanted to let you know how terrific it was to have the walk in such a great spot.  We all enjoyed ourselves (from 5 to 65).  Keep up the wonderful work!”

“You met me at your weekend walk.  We discussed my having psoriasis and my love of walking, yet, I hadn’t heard of your annual walk.  You were kind enough to give me one of your goody bags and I simply want to express my gratitude for your kind gesture.  Thank you and I look forward to seeing you next year.”

"I participate in the National Psoriasis Foundation Walk for Awareness because I want others to be aware of what

Clara & Zoe (born 17 days after the 2007 Walk)

psoriasis is and how it can affect many people in many different ways. I walk because I want others to know that psoriasis doesn't prevent me from doing things I want to do in life, but helps me better appreciate all the things that I can do. I walk because one day there will be a cure and I want to say I was a part of that." -- Clara Stanfield

"We learned a lot and you certainly provided for all our needs.  We walked around afterward and were asked questions by various people that noticed our shirts.  One man said he would like to walk so I told him to go to the Web site for future events.  The amount raised was unbelievable.  Thanks again.”  

Have an anecdote from your experience at a walk and want to see it posted here?  Email Walk Coordinator, Jessica Milligan at jmilligan@psoriasis.org.  We look forward to hearing from you!