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Click here for Lakshmi’s story. Lakshmi was able to re-enter the work force thanks to our chapter’s MSWorks program and the dedication of our Walk MS participants.
Click here for Shannon’s story. Shannon is rallying her Medford Lakes community to start a new Walk MS site this year in honor of her husband, who’s living with MS.
Stay tuned for more videos showing the impact of Walk MS. Click here to register for Walk MS now.
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March 24: Spring Wellness Symposium
Look beyond the challenges of multiple sclerosis at the Spring Wellness Symposium in collaboration with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (formerly The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis). Our workshops will show you how to add value to your doctor-prescribed treatments with wellness activities, cook healthy meals that will reduce fatigue, exercise to increase strength, flexibility and neuro-regeneration and more. Click here for more details and to register.
March 25 - April 22: Employment Teleconference Series
We are pleased to present a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics regarding employment and MS. The series is made up of six teleconferences held on consecutive Thursday evenings and are accessible via a toll-free number. Click here for more details and to register.
April 1: 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 5 & 11: Gentle Yoga
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.
April 6 & 8: 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. This program costs $30 for 10-week session. Click here to register for Tuesday classes, or click here to register for Thursday classes.
April 6, 7 & 9: 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. This program is available at three different times and locations and costs $30 for a 10-week session. Click here for more information and to register.
April 7: 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. This program costs $30 for a 10-week session. Click here to register.
April 10: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: An evidence-based educational intervention to promote resilience and inform self care
Learn how to use mindfulness to become more comfortable with the unknown and cope better with pain and physical and other limitations. An important practice for those with MS as well as those caring for them, mindfulness provides an powerful foundation for self care and behavior. Click here to learn more and to register.
April 15: Clinical Trials: Solving One Piece of the MS Puzzle - Hammonton
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. Donald Barone of UMDNJ. 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.
April 28: MS Lifelines: Talk MS Live
Get your questions about living with MS answered LIVE! Your questions will be answered by leading physicians and nurses. Connect with others living with MS and share your perspective. Click here for more details and to register.
May 19: Women Against MS (WAMS) Luncheon
The Women Against MS luncheon, one of the National MS Society's premier fundraising campaigns, is an empowering way for women to unite with women in the movement to create a world free of MS. Click here for more details and to purchase your tickets.
June 12: Mud Run Brandywine, benefitting The National MS Society
Our first annual Mud Run MS event will raise funds to help more than 11,000 local families affected by MS. Participants will race through boot camp-style obstacles that have been surrounded by or consist entirely of mud. It is a unique experience, whether you're running or watching. Click here for more details.
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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.
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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.
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.
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