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The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.

We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

  • We are moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure.
  • We are moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis.
  • We are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence.
  • We are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now.

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News About the Society

Multiple Sclerosis Emerging Therapies Collaborative - UPDATE

Nov 14, 2011
We are proud to announce the launch of the Multiple Sclerosis Emerging Therapies Collaborative. The Collaborative – which includes the members of the MS Coalition, the American Academy of Neurology, and the VA Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence East and West – has as its mission:

National MS Society Launches $16 Million in New Research to Stop MS, Restore Function and End MS Forever -- 32 new grants part of the $45.2 million 2012 investment in cutting-edge research

Nov 11, 2011
The National MS Society is committing $16 million to support 32 new MS research projects as part of its holistic and comprehensive strategy to stop MS in its tracks, restore function that has been lost, and end the disease forever. Read more about these projects.

Special Announcement: National MS Society Names New President and CEO

Aug 09, 2011
The board of directors of the National MS Society is pleased to have the honor to announce that effective October 1, Cyndi Zagieboylo will become the National MS Society’s new President and CEO.

Sign up for the live webcast, “Working Toward Your Best Life: Advances in Quality of Life Research”

May 18, 2011
On June 22, 2011, join a panel of experts for a live webcast about “Working Toward Your Best Life: Advances in Quality of Life Research". The focus of this webcast will be to explore how complementary therapies can enhance traditional pharmacological approaches to successfully manage MS symptoms.

$17.5 Million in New Research Projects Launched to Stop MS, Restore Function and End it Forever

Apr 01, 2011
The National MS Society has just committed $17.5 million to support 50 new MS research projects as part of its comprehensive strategy to stop MS in its tracks, restore function that has been lost, and end the disease forever. This financial commitment is part of the Society’s nearly $40 million 2011 investment in cutting-edge research projects.