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MAY 2013 VIDEO

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Get ready for Bike MS! 

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WALK MS

ILD Walk MS Logo Fundraising continues through September 30, with a June 30 deadline to earn prizes.


BIKE MS

Bike MS 2013Logo.jpgBike MS: Tour de Farms is next month!
June 22 & 23
DeKalb, Illinois

 



DIY FUNDRAISING

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Do It Yourself Fundraising is an opportunity for you to raise awareness and critical funds in new and creative ways.

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Volunteers are needed for the following special events:

  • Bike MS: Tour de Farms 
    Would you be able to help on June 22 & 23? Volunteers are still needed in these areas: 
    *Kids Ride Helper
    *Registration/VIP Helper
    *Team Tent Village Assistant
    *Photographer
    *Certified Massage Therapist
    *Support and Gear

  • MS Slugfest
    August 10
    Volunteers are key to making the MS Slugfest softball tournament a success. Help plan the event, cheer for players, run day-of-event activities, and so much more.


THIS MONTH'S WEBCAST:

Managing Pain and Sleep Issues in MS Part 2 - Sleep Issues in Multiple Sclerosis
Everyone needs quality sleep to maintain good health and feel productive. Sleep disorders can be an added barrier to quality of life for people with MS, in addition to fatigue, pain, and many other symptoms.

ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR BIKE MS?

ILD BikerCome be a part of Bike MS: Tour de Farms and get ready for the ride of your life. Whether you’re new to Bike MS or ride every year, together we will raise money, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of people living with MS.

We offer two days of rides, ranging from 15-200 miles, each offering a combination of beautiful scenery, outstanding people and of course, a great cause. Whichever day you choose to ride, it will be the most rewarding journey you’ll ever make.

THANK YOU!

WalkMSevergreen.jpgWe would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your participation in Walk MS 2013 on Sunday, May 5. You joined more than 12,000 people walking at 11 official Walk MS sites and three community walk locations throughout Illinois. Together, we've raised more than $2 million for the Movement to End MS - that's more than two-thirds of our Walk MS 2013 fundraising goal of $2.73 million!*

*Don't forget, fundraising continues through September 30, with a June 30 deadline to earn prizes!

WOMEN ON THE MOVE

ILD Justine FedakPlease join us at the 6th Annual Women on the Move Luncheon. This luncheon is a premiere event where Chicago area community and business leaders come together for an afternoon to celebrate excellence, achievement and generosity, and to raise funds and awareness to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis.

This year, the National MS Society is proud to honor Justine Fedak, Senior Vice President and Head of Brand, Advertising and Sponsorships for BMO Financial Group, North American, as the 2013 Woman on the Move. Diagnosed with MS in 2001, Justine is passionate about mentoring young people and is an advocate for healthy living.

2013 SCHOLARS

The Greater Illinois Chapter is excited to announce 10 new recipients of $1,000 college scholarships through its annual Scholarship Program, including one Top Scholar, who will receive a $3,000 scholarship through the Society’s national office. Congratulations to our 2013 scholarship recipients!

MS SLUGFEST 2013

ILD Slugfest LogoPlay ball to create a world free of MS on Saturday, August 10. MS Slugfest is a coed, 16-inch softball tournament benefiting the Greater Illinois Chapter which takes place every August in Chicago's Mt. Greenwood Park.

TELECONFERENCE ON JUNE 10

My Family has MSLearn how MS impacts all family members. Explore effective communication methods for the whole family and gain strategies for dealing with the challenges MS can bring to family life.


MS WELLNESS SUMMIT CANCELLED

MS Wellness Summit scheduled for June 8 in Quad Cities has been cancelled. 

DIRECT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR AC UNITS

With summer fast approaching, the need is growing for window air-conditioning units to help people living with MS stay comfortable in the heat. The Chapter's Direct Assistance program can help. If you are in need of an AC unit, call our Information Resource Center (IRC) at 1.800.344.4867 and an IRC Specialist will help find the right solution for you. Cooling vests may be available through the MS Association of America.

"I RIDE WITH MS"

ILD I Ride With MS“I Ride with MS” is a mission-based program that is a part of the National MS Society’s Bike MS series that celebrates participating cyclists who are living with multiple sclerosis (MS). By providing visibility to riders living with MS, “I Ride with MS” personalizes the disease, and more strongly connects all cyclists, inspiring and empowering them to pedal a bit harder along their journeys. Bike MS consists of 100 cycling events across the country that aim to raise money for MS research and other services supported by the Society.

Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, is committed to supporting the MS community and is proud to sponsor the “I Ride with MS” program through its MS One to One program. To see if an “I Ride with MS” event is happening in your area, please visit the Society’s Bike MS website.

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON

ILD MarathonWe have post close spots available. Join the Race to Stop MS Team by contacting Melissa Foley at Melissa.Foley@nmss.org.


PEPPER PARTNER PROGRAM

chilis-logo.jpgBring this voucher when you visit any of the Illinois Chili’s & 10% of your purchase will benefit the Greater IL Chapter through May 31.

Recent Headlines from the National MS Society:

 Studies Report Progress Understanding What Drives Repair of the Brain’s Insulating Myelin, Which is Damaged by MS

 Study Finds that the Incidence of MS Appears to be Higher in African American Women Than in Caucasians, Contradicting Previous Findings 

 Bimbo Bakeries USA and Flowers Foods “Summer Bun” Program Benefits National MS Society 

 Positive Results Announced for Aubagio in Phase III Study of People at High Risk for MS

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Support the Society with an immediate donation:


Make a donation to the Greater Illinois Chapter

 

 

 

Support the Society with planned giving:

Learn about the Lawry Circle for Planned Giving

PAVE the Way: Participate | Advocate | Volunteer | Educate

 National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter
525 West Monroe Street, Suite 900, Chicago IL 60661
1.800.344.4867 | MSillinois.org | MSillinois@gmail.com

 

    



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