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October 2011

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Fall is in the air, though you’d never guess it with the warm summer weather that keeps popping up! Regardless of weather, it’s still time for fun fall activities, including pumpkin carving and giving thanks. We have a lot coming up over the new few months and we hope you will come out and join us!

Join Us for a Five-Week Employment Cxourse!SPOTLIGHT ON EMPLOYMENT
Join Us for a Five-Week Employment Course!
Employment is a hot topic for individuals living with MS. Join in the discussion at an online course addressing self-employment for individuals living with disabilities. This five-week course covers topics like writing a business plan, accessing community support, identifying funding and much more! Learn more.

Want more employment resources?
Visit the employment section on our website for useful employment tips, assistance and information.


CLINICAL TRIALS
Clinical Trial Recruitment

Clinical trials help to determine if a drug is safe and effective for people with MS. People with MS who are willing to volunteer in these studies make it possible for all of us to look forward to new and better therapies.
Learn more about how to safely participate in clinical trials.
Participate and learn more about local trials.


Need Help This Thanksgiving?
Get Help On Thanksgiving!Thanks to a generous grant from the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund, we are once again able to offer gift cards or prepared turkey dinners to individuals and their families who need this extra support to help make their Thanksgiving Holiday a happy one. Supplies are limited, so call (800) 344-4867 and dial “1” to reserve your gift card or turkey dinner today.

 


PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
Cruise with MSWe are excited to partner with MS Cruisers to offer an MS Cruise experience for people with MS in 2012!  MS Cruisers invited us to join them in 2012 for a 7-day journey to Alaska. To find out more, visit them online.

 

 


JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Estate PlanningEstate Planning for Those Living with Multiple Sclerosis
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Join us Monday, October 17 from 9:30-10:30am as we kick off National Estate Planning Awareness Week with an informative webinar. Did you know that over 120 million Americans do not have current estate plans to protect themselves or their families from an unexpected occurrence? Estate Planning Awareness Week seeks to educate and encourage consumers.Learn more or register today.