Register for Annual Meeting & Research Update
MS research has never been so exciting, with an
oral therapy recently filed for FDA review,
another in the wings and a
third drug that improves walking speed on the cusp of approval. Learn about these developments and more at the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter's Annual Meeting & Research Update.
Annual Meeting & Research Update
Crowne Plaza Valley Forge
260 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia
Thursday, November 12
Check-in: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting: 7 p.m.
We're privileged to have Patricia O'Looney, the National MS Society's vice president of biomedical research, presenting the update. Since joining the Society in 1988, she has directed and expanded its research initiatives and encouraged collaborations across scientific disciplines in MS research.
Plus, join us for dinner and the annual business meeting of the chapter, where you can meet new president
Tami Caesar and hear about the year's successes and challenges.
As in 2008, we will conduct the election of trustees electronically in advance and will announce the result at the meeting.
All attendees must register in advance by calling 1-800-548-4611, ext. 263 or online by clicking here.
Upcoming Greater Delaware Valley Events
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Check out our upcoming events below and click the links to register. 
Visit our chapter calendar for more.
November 7: Care Giving Stress
Maintaining an identity apart from being a caregiver is an important part of caring for yourself as well as your loved one. Dr. Barry Jacobs, author of “The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers,” will facilitate discussion about the stresses and emotions involved with care giving and help you refocus energy on yourself. Click here for more details and to register.
November 7: Changes & Choices for People with MS
One of the hardest parts of having MS is learning to deal with the ever-present uncertainty. Dr. J. Lamar Freed, a psychologist specializing in chronic illness, will facilitate a discussion about emotional responses to the changes brought by MS. He will help you accept change and move ahead with your life. Click here for more details and to register.
November 12: Annual Meeting & Research Update
The chapter's annual meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet trustees and staff, including our new chapter president, Tami Caesar; hear about the successes and challenges of the past year; and be part of the required annual business meeting of the chapter. Click here for more details and to register.
November 16: Clinical Trials: Solving One Piece of the MS Puzzle - Reading
Join the Reading self-help group to view the National MS Society's video, Clinical Trials: Solving One Piece of the MS Puzzle, followed by a presentation and question and answer session by Sona Byregowda, clinical study coordinator from Thomas Jefferson University Neurology Associates. Click here for more details and to register.
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.
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.
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