Aug 06, 2009
On the Move Luncheon to be held Thursday in Minneapolis
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The National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter’s On the Move Luncheon, sponsored by Teva Neuroscience, is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Depot in Minneapolis. The luncheon brings people together to raise funds to support MS research and programs and services for people living with MS in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and includes an inspirational speaker, live auction and networking opportunities.
Formerly known as the Women Against MS luncheon, the new name “On the Move” speaks to the significant grow th of the event and the momentum participants have built since its inception in 1999.
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This year’s luncheon features Minnesota’s-own Kevin Kling as keynote speaker. Kling is a playwright and storyteller whose commentaries can be heard on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.” His plays and adaptations have been performed around the world.
The event also features a silent auction to benefit the Minnesota Chapter Scholarship Program, which helps local college-bound students touched by MS pursue post-secondary education. In 2008 the silent auction raised more than $28,000 to support the program. In total, last year’s luncheon raised $115,000.
Luncheon seats are available for $100. To reserve a seat, contact Rachel Hughes at 612-335-7965 or rhughes@MSsociety.org.