Can't see the message or images below? View this message in a Web browser instead by clicking here. President's Corner At Champions for a Cure on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, we celebrated innovations by leading scientists, clinicians, academic researchers and commercial visionaries.... Click to watch => An Evening of Unity, Learning More than 200 people attended Champions for a Cure at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, which included a reception, dinner and informative program. Medical professionals mingled with donors, fund-raisers and people living with MS, enjoying a great dinner while learning about the latest MS research from noted experts and the Society's CEO.   Adaptive Yoga Connected Mind, Body, People Earlier this month we brought together 17 yoga instructors to learn techniques for teaching yoga to people with MS. The following day, the gurus put their new knowledge to practice, leading clients and their families in 2 1/2 hours of yoga and fun! View photos. >> Rays of Hope:  About 500 attended Symposium Oct. 16  Annual Meeting Research Symposium Volunteer Recognition  Vitamin D3 was focus of keynote, then focus shifted to annual meeting and volunteer recognitions. Look forward to our recap and photos in the November issue! November 13, 2010 "Updates on MS Therapy" plus discussion of vitamin D and MS, with Dr. Daniel Wynn and Cathy Meyer, R.N. at: Sauk Valley MS Self-Help Group meeting Dixon, Ill. November 13, 2010 Cocktailin' for the Cause Chicago November 6, 2010 9th Annual Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser Merrionette Park, Ill. November 12, 2010 3rd Annual Night to Benefit People Living With MS Addison, Ill.   Finding Better Quality of Life with MS When one client’s 17-year-old son contacted the Information Resource Center with financial concerns, the Greater Illinois Chapter’s Service Management team was there to help.  The boy and his father, who lives with MS, were on a fixed income, with only Social Security Disability income to cover all their living expenses. They had little money for food and other necessities and were in need of guidance. Golden Circle Launches Society-wide Seeks New Members October 1 marked the Golden Circle campaign launch of an individual giving opportunity for donors with extraordinary commitments to a world free of MS.  Gifts can be directed toward research, programs for people living with MS, or to where it is needed most. A $1,000 outright donation or greater (per year) entitles donors to Golden Circle Membership status, which includes unmatched access to breaking research news and invitations to research briefing dinners and events. Click on “read more” or contact Terri Brankin at 1.312.423.1182, or at terri.brankin@nmss.org. Get Your Cocktailin' Tickets Now! One of the Greater Illinois Chapter’s swankiest events, Cocktailin’ for a Cause, is less than a month away. On Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, Multiple Solutions, our junior board, will throw a hip party at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago, featuring live music and drinks from SKYY Spirits. Purchase now to save $25 — prices go up November 1. Scholarship Applications Available Cassi Ince of Greater Illinois won in 2010 College bound? The Society awarded nearly $1 million to 470 scholars in 2010 and is again seeking leaders, dreamers and go-getters. Applications for the Society’s 2011 scholarship program, worth up to $3,000 per student, are available by clicking here before the January 14, 2011 deadline. Tell a worthy student today! Bank Offers Accessibility, New Accounts Benefit Chapter Raise money for the Greater Illinois Chapter just by opening a free Bridgeview Bank account (checking or savings) with a $50 minimum deposit via their fully accessible Web site. For every account opened with “National Multiple Sclerosis Society” as the referrer, our chapter will earn $10. Tour de Farms Set for June 25-26 Register now! | 30th Anniversary Save $10 now on your Bike MS: Tour de Farms 2011 registration by visiting bikeMSillinois.org and using discount code "bikems2011" (case-sensitive) during the online registration process. 41 Chicago Marathon Runners Raised Almost $50K for MS Mike Cordes ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon as part of the Greater Illinois Chapter’s first Run to Stop MS team, in honor of his son who has MS.  “I survived the marathon,” he said.  “It was hot, and my finish time was not what I would have liked, but I can truly say that emotionally this was my best one yet." In the News:  Vitamin D News from Colleen Hayes, Ph.D. (PDF document)  House passes bill for more robust MS data >>  Dr. Coetzee, Fast Forward at Capitol Hill for Society >>  Oregon, Ill., resident raises $19K for MS through N.J. ride >>  Adult stem cell studies ahead of embryonic >>  Investigating loss of sense of  taste >>  Gilenya: What is it and how does it  work? + What you should know >>  Phase III results for AVP-923 (drug that treats uncontrollable laugher or crying) >>  FDA Approves Fingolimod (Gilenya) >> More News>>      Part of one of our events? Visit and update your Participant Center now:       Walk MS 2011 Set for May 1 September 11 in Peoria, Ill. Registration opens November 1!   JOIN THE MOVEMENT® The Society addresses the challenges of each person affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, collaborating with MS organizations around the world, and providing programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.  Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis.  Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and by contacting the National MS Society at cgic@nmss.org, visiting us at MSillinois.org or calling 1.800.344.4867.  Information provided by the Society is based on professional advice, published experience and expert opinion, but does not represent individual therapeutic recommendations, prescriptions, nor endorsements.  For specific information and advice, consult your personal physician. 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