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OCTOBER 2013 VIDEO

MS Soiree

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DIY FUNDRAISING

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Do It Yourself Fundraising is an opportunity for people with a deep commitment to the MS cause to raise awareness and critical funds for the MS Movement in new and creative ways.

LOCAL MS RESEARCH

researd.pngInterested in knowing about research in Illinois? Please take a look at our research page

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Stay Connected with Volunteer News

Join our Facebook Volunteer Group to learn about volunteer opportunities for the Greater IL Chapter, to connect with fellow volunteers and be inspired to volunteer.

WALK MS & BIKE MS REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2014

WalkMSevergreen.jpgRegistration for Walk MS 2014 is now open! In 2013, more than 12,000 people raised over $2.7 million. Let's make 2014 even bigger! Sign up today to participate or volunteer, and kick off your fundraising for our 11 Society-sponsored and 3 community-organized Walks. 

Bike MS Save The Date

Registration for Bike MS: Tour de Farms 2014 is also open. The 2013 event raised over $1.6 million, and we know we can do even more in the upcoming year. Register at BikeMSillinois.org, and use the code "bikems" to take an additional $10 off of your registration fee!

 

MUCKFEST COMING AUG. 23, 2014 - REGISTRATION OPEN!

MF 2014.pngWe’re excited to announce that MuckFest is coming to Chicago, August 23, 2014. Made with mud, sweat and cheers, the 5K course features a gauntlet of muck-filled mazes, pits, craters, gigantic steel obstacles and more, with all proceeds from the event going toward a world free of MS.

The fun doesn't stop when you slide over the finish line.  There is beer, great food and music in the MuckFestival area.

Register today and stay tuned for additional information over the coming months!

MS SOIRÉE LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY

ILD MS2 Soiree cropped logoDon't miss the best party of the season, MS Soirée, Saturday, November 16 at the luxurious Swissôtel in downtown Chicago. Hundreds of young professionals will enjoy a chef's tasting from 20 local restaurants, open bar, casino tables, silent auction, musical entertainment and more! Get your tickets today.

CONGRATS TO OUR RACE TO STOP MS RUNNERS

ILD Race to Stop MS 2012 logoOn Sunday, October 13, 94 Chicago Marathon participants ran on the behalf of the Greater Illinois Chapter. These runners raised over $117,000 in their goal to create a world free of MS. Thank you to all of our runners and the people who supported and cheered them on!

THANK YOU TO RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEES

Greater Illinios Chapter Research Symposium

On October 19, more than 450 people attended the 18th Annual Fannie and Charles Penikoff Research Symposium. Thank you to everyone for making this event so special! Recordings of the keynote speech and breakout sessions will be available shortly at MSillinois.org.

 

VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM

Veterans Outreach LogoThe Greater Illinois Chapter is conducting initial research and seeking feedback on what resources should be made available to veterans living with multiple sclerosis in Illinois. If you are a veteran living with MS, please register with our Information Resource Center by calling 1-800-344-4867.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Multiple sclerosis should never stand in the way of an education, and that's why the MS Scholarship Program exists. The National MS Society established its scholarship program ten years ago to support high school seniors who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent living with the disease. Applications can be found at nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship, and can be submitted through January 15.

MS OPEN HOUSE IN DECATUR - OCTOBER 30

MS Open House

Stop by our MS Open House in Decatur and learn about the services and support the Greater Illinois Chapter has to offer in your community for persons living with MS and their families. The Open House takes place on Wednesday, October 30, and you can click here to register or by calling 1-800-344-4867.

TELECONFERENCE 'RECOGNIZING RELAPSES' - NOVEMBER 11

Midwest Teleconference Series

Learn how to recognize a relapse, gain tools to manage the onset of new symptoms, and explore what health professionals to involve at what point. Click on our Teleconference Series web page to register.

 

JOIN A WALK MS COMMITTEE

Do you enjoy planning events, recruiting sponsors, securing donations or even just talking to people? Consider joining a Walk MS planning committee! These committees play a huge role in making Walk MS a fun, exciting event, and we need your help to keep it improving!

For more information, please contact Kelley Moran at 312.423.1118 or kelley.moran@nmss.org.

Recent Headlines from the National MS Society:

 Additional Published Results from National MS Society-Funded CCSVI Study

 MS Trial Alert: Investigators Recruiting For Study of Lower Dose of Gilenya Versus Copaxone In MS

  Small Study Suggests Possible Benefit for Skin Patch to Reduce Immune Activity in Multiple Sclerosis

 National MS Society Commits $2.5M for Research by Pediatric MS Network -- 9 pediatric MS centers across the country will benefit

 Researchers Co-Funded by the Society Pinpoint Genetic Differences Between African-Americans and Northern Europeans with MS

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National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter
525 West Monroe Street, Suite 900, Chicago IL 60661
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