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Women of Courage Luncheon
Do you know a woman who has shown tremendous courage in her life by overcoming significant obstacles, influenced others in their community? Nominate this woman who exemplifies this courage to be honored at the Women of Courage Luncheon. For more information on this event click here >> or to nominate her directly click here >>
 Have you ever wondered where you can get a shirt with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk MS or Bike MS logo? Are you trying to get your hands on one of the fleece jackets that the staff wears with the Society logo? Search no longer, because it is with great excitement, that we announce our new e-store partnership with the Cintas Corporation!! Click here >>
The Ohio Valley Chapter is excited to announce two new Life with MS support groups.
The Newly Diagnosed Social Group will be a gathering of people diagnosed with MS since 2006. People attending will have the opportunity to get to know chapter staff and the wide range of programs and services available. You will also have the opportunity to meet and share experiences with others going through similar experiences. Come once or come every month, the goal is to provide you with the information that you need, however it might be beneficial to you. The Newly Diagnosed Social group will meet on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30pm. The first meeting will be on January 15th.
The Men’s Caregivers group will be a gathering of men who care for a spouse or partner with MS. We will trade tips with each other on how to be supportive of your partner, and how to maintain a healthy mental state for yourself. Chapter resources dedicated to caregivers will be available at the meetings. The Men’s Caregivers group will have a planning meeting on Wednesday January 14th at 6:30pm. We will discuss a regular monthly meeting time at this meeting.
Both groups will meet at the chapter’s new office 4440 Lake Forest Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45242. For more information please call Ryan Kulik at (513)769-4400 ext. 106.
New Surveys Show Impact of Walking Impairment
on People Living With Multiple Sclerosis
The symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that affect mobility have a significant impact on quality of life, safety, and financial and emotional health among many people living with MS, according to the results of two 2008 surveys conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The findings, gathered from interviews conducted among representative samples of 1011 people living with MS and 317 care partners, provide new data related to the impact of mobility loss and walking difficulty on different aspects of daily life for people with MS.
For detailed findings, please click here to read the complete news release about the survey results.
HAS YOUR CHILD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MS?
Hearing the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is never easy.
As parents, we all wish for our children to be healthy and happy -- to have lives without discomfort or loss. We want to be able to protect them and keep them from harm. Although your child or teen has been diagnosed with MS, your mission remains the same and the National MS Society is committed to helping you ensure the very best for your son or daughter.
Whether your child’s symptoms are relatively new or if you have been searching for answers for quite some time, the words “multiple sclerosis” can be very frightening. The important thing to remember is that each person’s MS is different. Some people may develop several symptoms while others may only have one or two, but most will never become severely disabled. Children with MS can grow up to lead full, enjoyable and productive lives. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of MS in children under 18.
If you are the parent/guardian of a child under the age of 18 living with MS, please complete a very brief survey so the Ohio Valley Chapter can provide you and your child with the highest level of service possible.
Show Your Support Through Shopping
What better way to show that you’ve joined the movement toward a world free of MS than by sporting some official National MS Society branded apparel or accessories? Many stylish items are available at the Society’s new online store. Check it out today.
MOVING IS WHO WE ARE
Click here to watch the Join The Movement video
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now. Together we can change the future and bring an end to multiple sclerosis. You can join the movement, in whatever way you choose and help move us closer to a world free of MS.
Check out the links on the left of this page to find out how to volunteer, donate, join one of our events, attend an upcoming program or become an MS Activist. For more cool ways to make your mark on MS and Join the Movement, click here.
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walk MS: Ohio Valley 2009 |
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If you have any questions regarding how you can participate, sponsor or donate to Walk MS: Ohio Valley 2009, please contact Walk MS Manager, Angela Brock at 513-769-4400 or angela.brock@ohg.nmss.org |
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i'm Making a Difference |
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Help build the global MS Movement through the Microsoft i’m initiative!
Microsoft’s i’m Initiative makes helping the National MS Society easy. Every time you use Windows Live™ Hotmail® or Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft shares a portion of its advertising revenue with the Society. It takes just a few simple steps to get started, and after that, the more messages you send, the more you help.
Visit im.live.com to learn more and join now to make a difference. In 2007, Microsoft donated $100,000 to the National MS Society through the i'm Initiative, which had not yet included Hotmail®.
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MS My Way |
MS My Way
Landmark survey highlights the role that technology plays in the lives of people living with MS
According to a new survey released this week in conjunction with the National MS Society’s National Conference, many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience visual, dexterity, and cognitive challenges report that technology plays a vital role in helping them live with the disease. However, relatively few are using the assistive technologies that could help them overcome many of these challenges.
For more information on the survey and the ways in which technology can keep people with MS moving forward, visit
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Microsoft, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society embark on a landmark collaboration to help people with MS maintain their health and stay connected: My MS My Way
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Face of MS |
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 Every face matters: every story counts. Explore the faces of MS.
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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 the National MS Society at 1-800-344-4867 to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.
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 If you have been diagnosed with MS, and have not yet joined the Society, please contact us.  |
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Exceptional Rating |
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The Ohio Valley Chapter has earned a four-star, “exceptional” rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator, for our ability to efficiently manage and grow our finances. Click on the graphic above to view our rating page and read more about this significant accomplishment. |
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