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JULY 2013 VIDEO

Cohn Weil Video

 Cohn Weil Memorial
MS Golf Outting

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WALK MS

Walk MSDon't forget, fundraising for Walk MS continues through September 30. Register and mark your calendars for our Fall Walk MS events taking place on Sunday, September 8, in Peoria and Urbana.


BIKE MS SAVE THE DATE

Bike MS Save The DateCan’t wait for next year? Bike MS 2014 will be on June 21-22, 2014 in Dekalb, IL.

 


DIY FUNDRAISING

DIY

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.

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Volunteers are needed for the following special events:

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.

Walk MS
September 8 - Get involved in Walk MS by volunteering at either Peoria or Urbana locations. Assist with registration, rest stops, route and site support and more! 

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.

 

BIKE MS 2013

Bike MS:  Tour de FarmsDespite a little bit of rain, Bike MS was a huge success. Thanks to everyone involved in the weekend, we have heard great feedback! Don’t forget that fundraising continues through September 30, with a July 31 deadline to qualify for prizes. Check out photos from the weekend!



MS FAMILY STORIES

MS Family Stories

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MS Family Stories featuring Allison Redfern, author of Porcelain Angel will be held July 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. The program takes place at the Frick Center Building (Alexander Room) on the campus of Elmhurst College, 190 S. Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, IL. The program is free and refreshments will be provided.  Register today!

TELECONFERENCE ON AUGUST 12

Midwest Teleconference Series

Probiotics and MS. Understand probiotics as treatment options. Learn about the hygiene hypothesis and what it has to do with MS; hear about research projects in MS based on the hygiene hypothesis. 

 

MS SLUGFEST AUGUST 10

Slugfest 2013MS Slugfest is a coed, 16-inch softball tournament in Chicago's Mt. Greenwood Park. Create a team with friends and family for a day of fun.

WOMEN ON THE MOVE AUGUST 19

Women on The Move 2013


Purchase tickets today to Women on the Move Luncheon honoring Justine Fedak, Senior Vice President and Head of Brand, Advertising and Sponsorships for BMO Financial Group, North America, as our 2013 Woman on the Move.

 
REGIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Regional Research SymposiumThe Greater Illinois Chapter invites you to attend a free, half-day Regional Research Symposium featuring top researchers with the latest news and trends in MS research on Saturday, August 24, at Paradice Hotel in East Peoria.

A WORKSHOP SERIES FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED

ILS success with MS rectangle logoHave you been diagnosed with MS within the last two years?  Success with MS is a program that covers a wide range of topics on living with an MS diagnosis. This free two-part program takes place on Mondays, September 9 & 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park. Attendance at both sessions is required. Register today!

SAVE THE DATE

Family Daty at the Museum of Science and Industry, September 30Our upcoming Family Day at the Museum of Science and Industry takes place on Saturday, September 21.

Registration will be open in August.



JOIN A COMMITTEE

Now is a great time to consider joining a committee with Fall Walk MS right around the corner. Committee members are huge contributors to planning the event, spreading the word about Walk MS and helping out at the sites day-of.

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

Recent Headlines from the National MS Society:

 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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