Upcoming Greater Delaware Valley Events
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Check out our upcoming events below and click the links to register. 
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December 3: Clinical Trials: Solving One Piece of the MS Puzzle - Allentown
Join us for a video presentation that will explain what clinical trials are, how they are managed, benefits and risks of participating and ways in which clinical trials provide hope for future MS treatments. The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session with Dr. David Jones of the MS Center of the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Click here for more details and to register.
December 16: Clinical Trials: Solving One Piece of the MS Puzzle - Philadelphia
Join us for a video presentation that will explain what clinical trials are, how they are managed, benefits and risks of participating and ways in which clinical trials provide hope for future MS treatments. The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session with Dr. David Tabby of Drexel University College of Medicine. Click here for more details and to register.
January 3 & 4: Gentle Yoga with Michelle Carlino
Yoga classes are designed to effectively improve muscle tone and circulation. Classes are available for all fitness levels in Voorhees, N.J. (Sundays) and Philadelphia (Mondays). These 10-week sessions cost $30 and run through early March. Click here to register for Sunday classes, or click here to register for Monday classes.
January 5, 6 & 8: Stretch, Strength & S'Myelin
Stretch and smile as you learn to relax, breathe and incorporate exercise techniques designed specifically for people with MS into your daily routine with Stretch, Strength & S'myelin classes. These 10-week sessions cost $30 and run through early March. Click here for more details and to register.
January 6: Adaptive Aquatics with Beth Glassman
Aquatics for MS teaches you how to increase your muscle strength and improve your flexibility while giving you the opportunity to socialize with your classmates. In addition, water provides you with the support you need to maintain your balance and stay mobile. $30 for a 10-week session. Click here for more details and to to register.
January 6: Make Your Move - Dance/Movement Therapy
Dance/movement therapy is a great way for people dealing with medical and emotional issues related to MS to express themselves. This program can help alleviate fatigue and pain through relaxation exercises and can increase your awareness of your body as a whole. $30 for a 10-week session. Click here for more details and to to register.
January 5 & 7: Strong at Your Core - Pilates Mat Exercises
Pilates mat exercises focus on strengthening the core muscles from your shoulders to your hips. With patience and persistence, these exercises can build your core muscles to make it easier to move and lift your arms and legs. All exercises can be modified to fit your personal needs. $30 for a 10-week session. Click here to register for Tuesday classes, or click here to register for Thursday classes.
January 21: Making MS Work Networking Event
Making MS Work is designed to connect professionals who are currently employed and living with MS, to foster business networking, establish professional connections, support open discussion about successes in the workplace in spite of MS, and promote positive approaches to working while living with MS. Click here for more details and to register.
April 25 & May 2: Walk MS 2010
Every year thousands of people across the region come together to share an amazing experience at Walk MS. We walk together to make a powerful statement and continue moving toward a cure. Join us as a participant or volunteer at one of our events across the Greater Delaware Valley. Click here for more details and to register.
Greater Delaware Valley Programs & Services
MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.
If you or someone you know has MS, we can help. Our services include:
For information about the assistance available from our chapter, visit our programs & services page.
Program Registration
Upcoming events include:
- workshops
- teleconferences
- research study updates
- and more.
Check out our calendar and register now!
Drive MS awareness with a Society license plate
Pennsylvania drivers can now support the 11,000 local people living with MS by purchasing a National MS Society license plate.
To apply for a plate, download and fill out this form (PDF, 353 KB). Send the form and a check for $50 made out to the National MS Society, to:
National MS Society
Attention: Specialty License Plates
1 Reed St., #200
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Click here for detailed application instructions.
Be an MS Activist
Sign up 20 people for Action Alerts and receive an MS Activist T-shirt!
To download and print forms, click here.
We'll also send you a T-shirt for meeting with your legislator and sharing your story.
Learn more about MS Advocacy. Click here to take action.
For Health-Care Professionals
We provide resources for people living with MS as well as for caregivers. Click here for our information and resources specifically for health-care professionals.
Podcasts Now Available
You can now listen to or download recordings of workshops and special presentations on our podcast page.
You can also request any available podcast on a CD or other format for free by e-mailing us.
Questions?
Click here to visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
My Content
My Content is an easy way to create your own list of pages on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society website. Use it to save the information that is most important to you or for information you'd like to find later.
To start saving pages, create a profile and log in. Then, click the "Save" button on every page you'd like to save.
