Oct 01, 2009
New York City and Southern New York chapters unite
New York, NY – The New York City and Southern New York chapters joined together on October 1, 2009 to serve the nearly 10,000 people affected by MS in the five boroughs and Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties. The chapter's goals are simple: to provide additional program opportunities, improve efficiencies, raise more money and increase the commitment to national MS research.
By consolidating administrative functions and combining the strengths of the boards, staff and volunteers, the chapter is able to streamline operations and expand programs and services to those living with MS, their friends and families. Both offices will remain open in Manhattan and White Plains. As the current president of the NYC Chapter, Ruth Brenner will serve as president of the united chapter.
The chapter is extremely excited about this opportunity to better serve people living with MS, their friends and family, and will continue to provide the outstanding level of service they have come to expect. As what will be one of the largest chapters in the Society, the New York City – Southern New York Chapter will undoubtedly continue to offer resources that enable you to continue moving your lives forward.
Visit this section of our site dedicated to answering some questions you may have about the newly created New York City – Southern New York Chapter.
About the New York City - Southern New York Chapter
The New York City - Southern New York Chapter of the National MS Society is committed to helping nearly 10,000 residents affected by multiple sclerosis in the five boroughs and Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Putnam, Orange and Sullivan counties continue moving their lives forward. The chapter raises funds locally to support the Society’s critical research initiatives and to provide hundreds of comprehensive support services and educational programs for people living with MS, their family and friends.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and it stops people from moving. Every hour in the United States someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million worldwide.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. In 2008 alone, the Society invested over $50 million to support 444 research projects around the world.
Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 (1-800-FIGHT-MS).