National Multiple Sclerosis Society RSS http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ After 22 years, Bike MS Gets Personal for Radio Personalityhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6408Banana Bike Team Reinvigorated for Seventh Year of Bike MS 22 May 2012 15:52:00 ESTMom Gets Her "Legs" Ready For Bike MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6393Team Legs for Lori Set to Ride in Windsor 17 May 2012 15:25:00 ESTHelen’s Heroes MS Golf Classic Drives It Down The Fairway Toward A Cure, Perhaps Even In a Shiny New Carhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6375Sixth Annual Golf Tournament Returns in June 14 May 2012 11:25:00 ESTRed Thread Makes Connections; Named 2012 Title Sponsorhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6376Bike MS Sponsor Has New Name 14 May 2012 11:45:00 ESTWTNH Anchor Named Grand Marshal for Bike MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6367Returns for a seventh year as grand marshal. 11 May 2012 11:11:00 ESTMS Research Night May 3http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6369Tanuja Chitnis, M.D., gives the latest on MS Research 11 May 2012 15:25:00 ESTWinsted Man Lives Life Large Despite Diseasehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6359Dwayne Paige hosting motorcycle fundraiser 10 May 2012 10:28:00 ESTCommercial Photographer Steps Away From The Ring To Saddle Up For MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6342Forms Bike MS Fundraising team for first time. 08 May 2012 14:40:00 ESTNews 12 Connecticut Anchor Named To Host 2012 WAMS Luncheonhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6318Former NBC Today Show Host Meredith Vieira To Speak 04 May 2012 12:33:00 ESTESPN Producer Teams Up In Fight Against MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6313Set to emcee Golf MS Classic. 03 May 2012 11:25:00 ESTUConn Neurologist Specializes in Sensitivityhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6293Wanda Castro, M.D., uses nurturing approach with patients. 25 Apr 2012 12:29:00 ESTBethel Resident Holds Fundraiser For MS http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6230Geoghegan, along with her family, will host her first-ever fundraising event at Coyote Mavericks Country Sports Bar and Grill. 13 Apr 2012 16:43:00 ESTWalk MS Team To Warm-Up With Zumbahttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=62202nd Annual Fundraising Event for Team Toce 13 Apr 2012 11:57:00 ESTGolf MS Shifts to TPC River Highlandshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6221Play the same course as the pros for MS. 13 Apr 2012 12:02:00 ESTWalk MS Team To Honor Petit Family With Zumba Eventhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6215Walk MS Team To Honor Petit Family With Zumba Event 12 Apr 2012 15:49:00 ESTLife Is Bittersweet, But Southington Business Focuses Only On Sweet Sidehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6212Cakes for a Cause 12 Apr 2012 11:08:00 ESTA Quest For Freedom Drives Connecticut To Pick Up The Pacehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6203First-ever Run MS, A Cinco de Mayo 5K, comes to Rentschler Field in East Hartford. 11 Apr 2012 15:06:00 ESTDanbury Teen Relies on Faith to Fight Her Diseasehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6191Team We're With Her to step out at new Danbury walk site. 09 Apr 2012 16:16:00 ESTMeredith Vieira and Richard Cohen To Be Honored At Ladies Luncheonhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6190Exclusive VIP meet and greet available. 09 Apr 2012 14:30:00 ESTDefying Stereotypes, Alpha Delta Pi, to Step Out in Fight Against MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6181Quinnipiac Sorority Steps Out for Walk MS 06 Apr 2012 13:48:00 ESTMS Activists Take Over Capitol For MS Action Dayhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=61826,000 MS Flags of Hope placed on state capitol's south lawn. 06 Apr 2012 14:57:00 EST2011 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremonyhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6171On March 11, the Connecticut Chapter held its 2011 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Mike Stacy, co-host of Alan, Mike and Allison in the Morning on Lite 100.5 WRCH, served as master of ceremonies for the event, which also featured children’s author Laura Backman. Backman and her friend, Lemon the duck, who has a neurological disorder similar to MS, shared their story of living life in the face of disability. Jeffrey Kocsis, M.D., shared the latest in MS research. 04 Apr 2012 10:27:00 ESTAward-Winning Meteorologist To Step Out For Walk MS in West Havenhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6134Gil Simmons once again leading the charge at Walk MS West Haven. 27 Mar 2012 16:21:00 ESTNews 8 Anchor To Lace Up For 2012 Travelers Walk MS In West Hartfordhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6135Darren Kramer Returns As Grand Marshall for a seventh year 27 Mar 2012 16:51:00 ESTLocal Mechanic’s Family Uses Walk MS As Vehicle to Raise Awarenesshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6121Walk MS in Clinton 23 Mar 2012 12:15:00 ESTFourth Annual Cocktails & Crooning For A Cure To Be Held April 27http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6122Do It Yourself Fundraising 23 Mar 2012 14:58:00 ESTFor Enfield Resident, It’s All About Supporthttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6098Hoopster's Boosters Continue Their Run As A Fundraising Powerhouse 16 Mar 2012 09:59:00 ESTMilford Dental Hygienist Steps Out To Help Find Her Curehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6088Team Sensitive Care to Step Out in West Haven 15 Mar 2012 10:10:00 ESTLocal Singer With MS Lets the Music Guide Himhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6065Hosting bus trip to MGM Grand for Toni Braxton and Babyface concert. 12 Mar 2012 11:37:00 ESTArt Vandelay Does Good for Walk MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6070Glastonbury Walk MS Team Hosting Wrap-Around Event 12 Mar 2012 17:44:00 ESTMiddletown Volunteer Gives The Gift of Lifehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6020John Owens, National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 29 Feb 2012 16:58:00 ESTFaith Middleton and Fern Berman to Host Tasting Event for MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5950Faith Middleton and Fern Berman return as event co-chairs. Jocelyn Mamenta tabbed as mistress of ceremonies. 10 Feb 2012 09:38:00 ESTWe’re All On A Journey; Local Woman Puts One Foot In Front Of The Otherhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5953We’re All On A Journey; Local Woman Puts One Foot In Front Of The Other 10 Feb 2012 16:39:00 ESTWalk MS Turns Ordinary People Into “Extraordinary Machines”http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5943Stamford woman finds inspiration from song in her fight with MS. 08 Feb 2012 12:31:00 ESTLame Duck To Visit Connecticuthttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5919Chapter To Host Meet & Greet, Public Invited 01 Feb 2012 15:43:00 ESTWalk MS Team To Warm-Up With Zumbahttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5894The G TEAM, Good People Doing Good Things Steps Up Their Fundraising 24 Jan 2012 10:51:00 ESTRaise A Pint To Show Your Supporthttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5889Seventh Annual Beer Tasting for Team Jenifer Walk MS Fundraising Team 23 Jan 2012 12:19:00 ESTLocal Rehab Center Teams Up With High School To Take A Plunge For MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5885High School Swim Team Does Laps for MS 20 Jan 2012 15:18:00 ESTRenee DiNino Named Honorary Chairperson, Slated To Performhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5883DiNino will also perform at the event. 20 Jan 2012 13:39:00 ESTSimsbury Resident Gets His Irish Up For MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=58755th Annual Event Brings St. Patty's Day a Month Early 19 Jan 2012 09:50:00 ESTCommunity Places Bet on a Curehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5877MS Casino Royale Returns in March 19 Jan 2012 11:13:00 ESTAfter Decade of Lending Support to Others, Stratford Woman Steps Out to Seek Some of Her Ownhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5840Team "My Strength" Returns For Walk MS in Westport 10 Jan 2012 17:19:00 ESTLocal Lads Step Up In Fight Against MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5829Glastonbury Kids To Take Over the Reigns of Mother's Walk MS Team 05 Jan 2012 16:12:00 ESTStudent Hits Home Run For MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5792National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 16 Dec 2011 10:49:00 ESTSixth Annual Tasting Benefits Connecticut Residents With MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5721National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 22 Nov 2011 14:43:00 ESTDespite Snowtober, WAMS Hartford Draws a Crowdhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5716250 Guests Raise More Than $62,000 18 Nov 2011 10:03:00 ESTTwelve Walks. One Destination. A World Free Of MS.http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5711New Site Added In Danbury For 2012 15 Nov 2011 15:49:00 ESTLocal Author Makes Hope a Habithttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5670"Escaping Quicksand" tells the story of Bristol man's life with MS. 02 Nov 2011 16:03:00 ESTNaughty Santas Pledge To Be Oh So Nicehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5654Karen E. Butler, Vice President of Communications, National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 28 Oct 2011 16:31:00 ESTSouth Glastonbury Woman Hopes to Leave MS in Stitcheshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5651National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 27 Oct 2011 16:16:00 ESTStratford Resident Goes All In To Find A Cure For MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=56338th Annual Poker Tournament Raises Funds For Connecticut Chapter 24 Oct 2011 12:23:00 ESTSimsbury Woman Named To Receive New Volunteer Awardhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5627Karen E. Butler, Vice President of Communications, National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 20 Oct 2011 16:42:00 EST2011 Helen's Heroes MS Golf Classic Raises $7,000http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5621Fifth annual tournament continues to drive funds toward a cure. 19 Oct 2011 11:05:00 ESTGriswold Woman Joins With WAMS And Fights MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5616By: Stephanie Sfiridis, Communications Intern, National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 17 Oct 2011 11:58:00 ESTBobby Valentine to Host 2011 MS Dinner of Championshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5606National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 12 Oct 2011 16:02:00 ESTHebron Resident To Host The One Showhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5591National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 11 Oct 2011 10:46:00 ESTBill Rancic Headlines Connecticut Executive Choice Awards http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5592First Annual Event Honors Business Leaders in New Haven and Hartford Counties 11 Oct 2011 11:53:00 ESTNBC Connecticut Anchor Named Mistress of Ceremonieshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5582HARTFORD, Conn. – Lisa Carberg, evening news anchor with NBC Connecticut, has been named mistress of ceremonies for the 2011 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS Luncheon (WAMS). The popular luncheon, held annually at the Marriott Hartford Downtown, will be held this year on Friday, Nov. 4. 07 Oct 2011 11:28:00 ESTSports Legends to Attend MS Dinner of Championshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5583New Description 07 Oct 2011 11:58:00 ESTWomen Against MS Luncheon Returns To Hartfordhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5551National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 28 Sep 2011 10:45:00 ESTLocal Student Speaks Up; Classmates Listenhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5538Karen E Butler, Vice President of Communications 23 Sep 2011 10:38:00 ESTMS Family Discovery Weekend Visits Mystichttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5493Generously funded by the Hayley's Hope and Michaela's Miracle MS Memorial Fund. 09 Sep 2011 15:04:00 ESTSports Marketing Giant to be Honored at MS Dinner of Championshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5485John Owens, Communications Specialist 08 Sep 2011 10:55:00 ESTBlue Back Square’s Besito To Partner With MS For Tastes ‘N’ Toastshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5486Karen E. Butler, Vice President of Communications 08 Sep 2011 10:55:00 ESTLocal Man Embraces Change; Steps Up To Take On Battle For Curehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5472Karen E. Butler 06 Sep 2011 11:29:00 ESTUpscale Newington Salon Teams Up With VAz To Support Worthy Causehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5457Karen E Butler, National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 30 Aug 2011 15:50:00 ESTBike MS: Cardio Express Ride POSTPONED!http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5432Cyclists Gearing Up To Pedal Through 11 Eastern Connecticut Towns 25 Aug 2011 13:10:00 ESTTourtellotte High School Student Receives Petit MS Memorial Scholarshiphttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5415By: Karen E. Butler, Vice President of Communications 23 Aug 2011 10:47:00 ESTIron Maidens Rained Out; But Not Soakedhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5416Rock Cats Beer Tasting Benefit Rescheduled 23 Aug 2011 11:32:00 ESTTrumbull Lacrosse Star Receives Scholarship For His Actions Off The Fieldhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5400Stephen "Alex" Stefkovich rewarded for his efforts on and off the field 17 Aug 2011 10:45:00 ESTGE Capital Real Estate Signs On For Golf MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5384Newest Board Member Taking Efforts To Next Level 12 Aug 2011 09:48:00 ESTBrothers Keep Mother’s Legacy Alive With 20th Annual Fundraising Eventhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5386"Blue Collar" golf tournament keeps people coming back. 12 Aug 2011 14:27:00 ESTBristol Roller Derby Queen Knocked Down; But Not For The Counthttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5375Fights MS with Bubblegum Pink Hair 11 Aug 2011 10:57:00 ESTWindsor Locks Resident Accepts Challenge To Honor Father’s Fighthttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5376Will Walk 50-miles in Cape Cod at MS Challenge Walk 11 Aug 2011 11:33:00 ESTCromwell Bar And Grill To Sink Hole In One For MS http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5379Local bar extends community efforts 11 Aug 2011 12:36:00 ESTViva VAz Vegas Brings Sin City To Hartfordhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5344Two Hartford Women Bringing Fashion and Femeninity to the Forefront 29 Jul 2011 10:09:00 ESTThe Iron Maidens at the Rock Cats Beer Tasting Rescheduledhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5345Final Fundraiser For Behind Bars Campaign 29 Jul 2011 10:54:00 ESTInspired by her Mother’s Fight, Bristol Teen Awarded MS Scholarshiphttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5308Scholarship Funded By Hayley's Hope and Michaela's Miracle Memorial Fund 21 Jul 2011 10:04:00 ESTFairfield Couple Offering Wheelchair Accessible Vacation Rentalshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5271Greenhall Family Has 3 Units Available To Rent 13 Jul 2011 10:41:00 ESTSouthington Student Scores High Grades in Selflessnesshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5272Receives College Scholarship From Connecticut Chapter 13 Jul 2011 10:43:00 ESTDanbury Resident Hosts MS Benefit Concert To Honor Mother’s Fighthttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=52635th Annual Benefit Concert Rocks For A Cause 12 Jul 2011 11:30:00 ESTEnfield Native Receives Vacation Week Scholarship http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5265Finds Help At Camp From Afar 12 Jul 2011 15:11:00 ESTWith Sheer Delight, Cheshire Salon Prepares To Lop Off Lockshttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5258Cheshire Salon to Host First Ever MS Cut-A-Thon 11 Jul 2011 12:36:00 ESTNBC Reporter To Serve As Grand Marshall For MS Motorcycle Ridehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5260NBC Connecticut Also Returns As Title Sponsor 11 Jul 2011 16:30:00 ESTGreenwich Teen Perseveres Through Fire and Disease To Win Scholarshiphttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5243Sydny Grossman Awarded With Scholarship By The National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 08 Jul 2011 11:31:00 ESTLocal Woman Uses Spicy Throw Down To Land Crushing Blowhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5236Sangria Throwdown 06 Jul 2011 16:59:00 ESTCyclists Gearing Up Toward A Cure In Augusthttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5223Bike MS: Cardio Express Ride press release. 30 Jun 2011 14:44:00 ESTYale University Student Makes the Grade in Compassionhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5187NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Throughout his life, Yale University student Michael Maruca believed that he was someone on whom his family and friends could count. But when his roommate unexpectedly took his own life, Maruca realized how out of touch he really was. 21 Jun 2011 12:24:00 ESTRoad Less Traveled Leads To Destiny Filled With Gratificationhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5188Manchester Woman Answers the Call of the MS Challenge Walk 21 Jun 2011 16:23:00 ESTNewington Salon Presents Check To Support Fight Against MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5148Newington Salon Presents Check To Support Fight Against MS 09 Jun 2011 15:52:00 ESTLocal Rock Band Diamondback Rattles Its Way To 2011 MS Motorcycle Ridehttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5141Local Rock Band Diamondback Rattles Its Way To 2011 MS Motorcycle Ride 08 Jun 2011 11:30:00 ESTWest Hartford Restaurant Saddles Up With Iron Maidens to Fight MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5136West Hartford Restaurant Saddles Up With Iron Maidens to Fight MS 07 Jun 2011 16:06:00 ESTMore Than 600 Cyclists Came Out For The 30th Anniversary Of Bike MS In Windsor CThttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=5125More Than 600 Cyclists Came Out To Bike MS In Windsor CT 06 Jun 2011 16:27:00 ESTWindsor Cyclists Gear Up For The 30th Anniversary Of Bike MShttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=4568WINDSOR, Conn. – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter is gearing up to host the 30th annual Bike MS: bkm/Steelcase Ride, presented by Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Sunday, June 5, which will start and finish at Griffin Center in Windsor. 01 Jun 2011 04:47:00 EST