Welcome to the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Michigan Chapter, Inc.

Creating a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis.

MS Society mourns the passing of former Michigan Chapter President, Patricia McDonald With great sadness I share the news that our former Chapter President, Pat McDonald, lost her battle with lung cancer and passed away this weekend. Pat served people with MS for more than 25 years in our Chapter initially as Programs and Services Director and then for more than 20 years as Chapter President. A strong advocate for services for people with MS, Pat was a devoted friend and mentor to many of us. Pat retired from her position as our Chapter President about two years ago but her many contributions will live on because of the difference she made to people living with MS throughout the state and nationwide. The family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons, 32515 Woodward Ave. Tuesday 2:00 -8:00 p.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R., Troy. Visitation begins at church 9:00 a.m. The Chapter will be happy to forward condolence cards and emails to Pat's family. Please send them to my attention at the Chapter offices: 21311 Civic Center Drive, Southfield MI 48076 or via email: info@mig.nmss.org . Elana Sullivan Chapter President We Need Your Help More Than Ever During This Season of Giving The holiday season is approaching, and our thoughts are turning towards family, friends, and giving to those less fortunate. As we do throughout the year, everyone at the Michigan Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is striving to make sure that those with a need do not go without. At this especially challenging time, we need you more than ever! It is when times are toughest for everyone that your help is needed the most. We all need to come together to ensure that people with MS are not only able to receive the medicine and treatments they need but also to ensure that they have the basic necessities, such as heat and water. We’re imploring you to do everything you can to help make someone’s holiday season! There are numerous ways to give: send in a check; stop by our office to drop off a donation; or easiest of all, click the “Donate” button on your left. MS Society Needs Your Unused Gift Cards Have you accumulated a collection of gift cards this holiday season? Are you are wondering how you are going to spend the money? New Socks? New Tie? A Delicious Fruitcake? or A world free of MS! Yes, your gift card can help create a world free of MS. The National MS Society relies on gifts in-kind to organize safe and enjoyable events like Bike MS and Walk MS. These two events provide 58% of the funding for the programs and services provided by the Society. By donating your gift card, you can help provide essential supplies for our event participants and volunteers. Just a few of the stores the Society uses for event supplies include: Sam's  Club   Costco   Lowes Meijer Kroger Home Depot  If you have a card to give from ANY store or restaurant, we will use it.  Please send you gift cards to the National MS Society this holiday season. With your help, we can create a world free of MS. Gift cards can be sent to the following address: National MS Society, Michigan Chapter Inc. Attn: Jeff Bross 21311 Civic Center Drive Southfield, MI 48076 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MS shouldn't stand in the way of an education. This is why the National MS Society's scholarship program exists—to help highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent with MS achieve their dreams of going to college. To qualify, students must be attending post-secondary school for the first time. Scholarship applications for 2009 awards are available NOW. Applications may be submitted until January 15, 2009 and scholars receive notice in May 2009. For detailed information, guidelines and application information, click here www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship .   Read the Latest MS Connection here. You can also read back issues here.

Join us on Facebook

Join us on Facebook The Michigan Chapter is happy to announce that we are now on Facebook. Become a fan today and show your support for the Michigan MS community while getting up-to-date program information, research updates and much more!

Community Event Information

An event hosted by an individual or organization in support of the mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter Information

Traveling for a Cure!

Offered by YTB Travel Network Learn More

Coping with Advanced MS

If you were unable to attended the 2 part conference call you can go here and listen to recordings of the calls.

Press Center

Find all of the current National MS Society, Michigan Chapter's press releases here.

da Vinci Awards®
The da Vinci Awards®, honors outstanding engineering achievements relative to design process, product design and applied research as relate to accessibility and universal design issues. Information Here

Recycling to Help People with MS

You can help out The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Michigan Chapter by sending in your old cell phones, digital cameras, PDAs, and iPods to Recycling for Charities. Just go to the website, follow the easy instructions and select The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Michigan Chapter; don't forget to include your order number."

I'm Making a difference

Every time you have an IM conversation using Windows Live™ Messenger, Microsoft will donate a portion of its advertising revenue to the National MS Society. Visit im.live.com to join now.

Use GoodSearch

GoodSearch is a search engine which donates money to charity every time you search the Internet. Set National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Michigan Chapter and we will receive revenue generated by the searches. Go to the link below for more information. http://www.goodsearch.com/

A Sparkling Way To Give

Christopher & Banks and CJ Banks will be offering a limited edition MS jewelry line in their stores. We are partnering with them - and receiving 50% of the proceeds. This year, the MS Collection includes earrings, a necklace and an elasticized bracelet for easy wearing. It features a pearl to represent a community committed to moving lives forward, crackle quartz to provide balance and healing, eternity rings to reflect connection to the movement, and Swarovski® crystals that sparkle of hope as we move closer to a world free of MS. Purchase on-line here, or find a store location here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Have a little extra time to give? Interested in becoming more involved with the National MS Society? We offer several different types of volunteer opportunities. Click on the link below to find the one that's right for you! Volunteer

PROMISING TREATMENTS

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional and contact us at 1-800-FIGHT-MS to learn more about ways to help manage MS and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.