MS weeks kicks off downtown

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week runs through March 8 and local supporters are already bringing attention to their cause.

They met at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield Sunday to paint the town orange by tying orange bows around trees.

Orange is the signature color of the National M.S. Society.

Some of those suffering from the disease were on hand to express why raising awareness for M.S. patients is important because many are unaware of the struggles patients go through.