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Welcome to the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society!
Our Mission
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). We achieve our mission through delivery of programs and services to people affected by MS and through support of research into the cause and cure.
Bike MS: MS 25 Quick Ride takes place on April 19, 2009 alongside our Walk MS in Narragansett. Join us for this beautiful 25 mile ride on the Narragansett coast. The MS 25 is perfect for those training for the MS 150 or for anyone who is looking for an extra challenge.
Bike MS: Fidelity Investments MS 150 2009 will take place on June 27-28, 2009. Over 900 cyclists will participate in this challenging, exciting and beautiful 150 mile ride as they bike to create a world free of MS. This annual ride will feature and all new Start/Finish location as well as a fantastic new route.
Individuals who are age 70 1/2 and older are required to make annual distributions from their retirement accounts. The distributions are considered income and taxpayers must pay taxes on them. The Charitable IRA Rollover permits individuals to make donations directly from an IRA to charitable organizations like the National MS Society without counting them as income and, consequently, without paying taxes on the donation. Click here to learn more! To discuss this exciting giving opportunity further, please contact Jonathan Nierman, Director of Donor Relations, at 401.738.8383.
Financial Assistance Program
The Rhode Island Chapter of the NMSS offers financial assistance to those living in Rhode Island who have MS. Click on the following link for more information. Learn more herePageServer?pagename=RIR_programs_FinancialAssistance!
A Call to Action
Thanks to significant advances in research, the FDA has approved several treatments that may alter the underlying disease course of multiple sclerosis, and early treatment is critically important. People with MS should consult their doctors about using one of these FDA-approved medications and other effective treatments for the symptoms of MS. If you or someone you know has MS, contact the National MS Society at 1-800-FIGHT MS or visit main.nationalmssociety.org.
Información en español
 Información y recursos en una variedad de medios, incluyendo los folletos, de libros, y transmisión web.
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2009 Events |
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What's New |
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For information on upcoming Rhode Island Chapter programs and events, please check the Chapter Calendar.
Cakes for a Cause
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 Want more information? Click here to read a press release
from the National office.
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MyMsMyWay.com |
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Visit MyMsMyWay, a comprehensive online site providing the MS community with MS technology resources and information, including tips on making technology easier to use.
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Why You Should Get On and Stay On MS Drug Therapy
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 Scientific evidence shows that these therapies have the ability to decrease the number of attacks a person with relapsing MS would expect to have over time. As a result, these medications are thought to slow down the development of MS disability. Learn More |
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Shop for the Cause |
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Visit and shop at your favorite online retailer by clicking here and we get a donation! Hey, you're going to shop anyway, why not do it through here? SHOP |
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You Can...Save Grace If
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Want tips on how you can maintain your composre and dignity if you fall? Click here to find out more!
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GiveBackAmerica.org |
Everytime you shop online, your charity receives a generous commission at no additional cost to you, the consumer. Please visit http://www.givebackamerica.org/ and select the National MS Society as YOUR charity! |
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Get the latest information on Medicare Rx coverage. 
This program allows individuals and organizations to donate their unwanted vehicles to help those with multiple sclerosis. We accept cars, trucks, trailers and motorcycles. We also accept recreational vehicles upon inspection. So help us drive MS to extinction by making your donation today. Please call the office for more information. 
