The Connecticut Chapter Raises $66,000 At Women Against MS Luncheon
HARTFORD, Conn. – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter hosted the 2010 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS (WAMS) Luncheon Friday, Nov. 5, at the Hartford Marriott Dowtown.
The event attracted nearly 350 guests and raised roughly $66,000 for the Connecticut Chapter. University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma and musician Kristie Salerno Kent, diagnosed with MS in 1999, spoke during the event and NBC Connecticut anchor Lisa Carberg served as mistress of ceremonies.
Funds raised by events such as the MS Taste of Hope ensure ongoing scientific research to find a cure and provide for the continuation of vital programs and services offered by the chapter to the more than 6,000 Connecticut residents affected by MS.
To learn more about multiple sclerosis, its effects and the many ways the chapter helps people with MS, please visit www.ctfightsMS.org.
From left, Francine Shanfield, of Simsbury, Wendy Fair, of West Hartford, Kelly Zabel, of Simsbury, and Annette Lilly, of Simsbury pose at the 2010 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS Luncheon. The women were there to support their friend, Simsbury resident Maureen Jessen, who lives with multiple sclerosis and is a planning committee member for the luncheon.
From left, Simsbury residents Sally Crowe, Ann Sakitis, Joanne Dunn, Ann Ritson and Mary-Lyn Alonzo, pose at the 2010 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS Luncheon. Alonzo served as a table captain and the women were there to support Dunn, who lives with multiple sclerosis.
From left, Selma Searfoss, of Farmington, Donna Collins, of Rocky Hill, and Nancy Scirocco, of Southington, take a moment to pose during the 2010 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS Luncheon held Friday, Nov. 5, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. Searfoss, a chapter Board of Trustees member, served as a table captain for the event. Collins said, “We have great admiration for the National MS Society and the fight against MS.”
University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach and Manchester resident Geno Auriemma speaks during the 2010 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS Luncheon held Friday, Nov. 5, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Esposito Photography.
Musician Kristie Salerno Kent performs during the 2010 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS Luncheon held Friday, Nov. 5, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. Salerno Kent, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, spoke at the event about her personal battle against the disease and performed songs from her album, Believe. PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Esposito Photography.
11/15/10
Sean O'Leary
Communications Specialist
National MS Society - Connecticut Chapter
659 Tower Avenue, First Floor
Hartford, CT 06112
tel 860.913.2550, ext. 249
soleary@ctfightsMS.org
www.ctfightsMS.org
