Meet the Pink Ladies
Mary Hinz
Being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis has changed my life. In the beginning it was overwhelming and full of fear; what would my life be like, what are the side effects of the medications, am I different, would I be able to have a family, how can I make my story different – one filled with healing and survival? That last question was easy to answer. I still remember calling my parents, all of my siblings, and friends to tell them about the diagnosis of MS and through their responses I knew that no matter what this disease brought on, I would be ok. While the fear of the future is still present, I have the incredible love and support of my family and friends to make this easier. I feel lucky and honored to walk 50 miles with the Pink Ladies. Together, we will find a cure and make this story end with healing and survival for me and the 2.5 million people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sarah Bystrzycki
I am Mary's next oldest sister and have walked 3 Challenge walks alongside her, a total of 150 miles! I will continue to walk 100's of miles more, in hope that one day we won't need walks or fundraising because MS will be cured. Each step I take is in support of my sister Mary and my mother-in-law Linda who are both affected by this disease. I walk to help Mary, Linda, and many others defeat this disease and live a life of health and happiness!
Penny Every
Mary and I met during college and have been close friends for 10 years now! I walk for Mary and the countless others who suffer from the symptoms of MS each day. With our continued support, encouraging research can can continue, which will one day lead to a cure!
Kimberly O'Keefe
Mary and I have been friends since high school and share many memories together. I walk because I can't wait to look back at the memories of these weekends and know that we helped in finding the cure against MS; for Mary and all the others that are fighting this disease.
Laura Hinz
I walk for my sister-in-law Mary and for all the people I know who are affected by MS. This is the second year I will walk in support for a wonderful aunt, sister, sister-in-law, daughter and friend. I will continue to walk and fund raise to find a cure for this disease. I am a mother of three children who would like to have a world free of MS for my children.
Jamie Hanson
I’ve known Mary since we were paired as college roommates our freshmen year – we immediately hit it off and have been friends ever since! She is a great friend with a huge heart. I walk for her to raise awareness and money to help fund the research needed to prevent, better treat and cure this unpredictable disease for her and the many others faced with MS.
Jennifer Shawgo
I walk for everyone who is affected my MS. I walk for Mary Hinz, a wonderful woman whom I've known for 16 years. I walk to help find a cure. Thank you for your support!
Emily Robb
I am Mary's sister. I walk to find a cure so she can face her future without the fear and uncertainity that the diagnosis of MS can bring. I walk so my daughter will know her Aunt Mary free of the symptoms of MS. I walk to with friends and family to share this awesome journey. I walk because so many cannot.
Jean Hinz
I’m Mary’s sister and I’m going to walk again this year. I walk because I love Mary; she’s the only one I would get up at 5:00am and walk 20 miles a day for. Plus, MS sucks and we need a cure!
Paul Hinz
I am walking to support my sister ,Mary, who was diagnosed with MS. Mary's team, The Pink Ladies,have been an amazing force in the fight against MS. Mary's will to find a cure for this disease has inspired others to join her cause for multiple years. Until this year, it has been tough for me not to be able to join as each year more people have stepped in to support, laugh, and cry on the three day journey. I am here this year to support my sister, the team, and hopefully provide a cure for MS. I want to experience the soreness of feet (no blisters please), fatigued legs, and shin splints to remind me of the reason we walk 50 miles. I want to experience the camaraderie of the Pink Ladies to know the love, the heart, and the respect of a team that walks for one purpose. I am honored to be part of the Pink Ladies and look forward to the start of the journey on September 24, 2010.
