PODS of Seattle picks up the pace for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

April 12, 2012 - PRLog -- (SEATTLE) -  Event organizers from the Greater Northwest Chapter of the National MS Society have received a helping hand from PODS® of Seattle as the organization prepares for upcoming fundraising walks happening April 14 – 15.

The local moving and storage company heard about the Walk MS fundraisers and stepped up with a donation of event-day logistics and PODS® containers that will be placed at the start and finish lines of each walk. PODS will transport participant support materials, such as t-shirts, water and food, from the Chapter’s warehouse to the various greater Seattle-area event locations.

On April 14, PODS® containers will be placed along the event route at the Walk MS in Snohomish County and Walk MS in South Sound and, on April 15, PODS® containers will aid walkers at the Walk MS in Seattle.

“We are grateful to PODS for their generous support of our walks,” said Molly Johnston, Walk MS Manager. “Their donation is saving us thousands in storage and transportation costs that can be used for MS research and support services instead.”

Walk MS is the National MS Society’s largest fundraiser and brings together people across communities throughout the state and country. The National MS Society’s Greater Northwest Chapter serves over 12,000 people living with MS, including their friends, caregivers and health care professionals throughout Alaska, Montana and Central and Western Washington.  

About PODS Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 250 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the UK, through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 350,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 1.8 million deliveries and has nearly 143,000 PODS® containers in service.

PODS® secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 7-by-7-by-8 feet, 12-by-8-by-8 feet and 16-by-8-by-8 feet. The 12-foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded. Newer PODS® containers have the same steel frame construction but are completely recyclable panels made of steel skins and a high-density polyethylene core. For more information or to schedule service, visit PODS.com or call 800-776-7637.

About National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter
Headquartered in Seattle with offices in Anchorage and Billings, the Greater Northwest Chapter serves over 12,000 people living with MS and more than 72,000 others including family, friends, caregivers and health care professionals in Alaska, Montana, and Central and Western Washington. We are an affiliate of the National MS Society, founded in 1936. In a region where MS is more prevalent than almost anywhere else on earth, our Chapter is the most dependable resource for programs, services, education and support.

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