Celebrate Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
with the Indiana State Chapter
Multiple sclerosis destroys connections inside us. It disconnects the mind from the body and people from each other. But what if we could forge connections that MS couldn't destroy? What if we could connect more people in more ways around this disease? Would they share more knowledge? More questions? More answers? More hope? Maybe, by connecting enough small victories, we could win some really big ones.
MS Kills Connection > < Connection Kills MS.
EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS: Visit MSconnection.org to connect today.
Celebrate with the Indiana State Chapter
Join Indiana State Chapter staff members and volunteers throughout the state in as we spread awareness about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society.
Monday, March 4 - Wednesday, March 6 - Washington, D.C.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Public Policy Conference. Members of the Indiana State Chapter will meet with legislators to educate them about issues important to Hoosiers affected by multiple sclerosis. Check out the Society's blog for more information about the Public Policy Conference.
March 11 - 17 - Statewide
Help make a big impact this week by join the Thunderclaps set up by our partners at the Gateway Area Chapter. There's a different one for each day of MS Awareness Week. Click here for more information.
The Greater Delaware Chapter also has put together a Thunderclap that you can join to make an even bigger impact! Click here to check it out!
March 11 - 17 - Statewide
Team Week for Walk MS and Bike MS - register teammates during MS Awareness Week for a chance to win a prize!
Monday, March 11 - Evansville
Donut Stop at Deaconess Hospital with WKDQ 99.5 FM. Listen live from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. CST to learn more about multiple sclerosis, the National MS Society and Walk MS: River Valley. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, the Donut Stop has been canceled, but tune in to hear info about MS Awareness Week!
Monday, March 11 - Terre Haute
Live television interview with WTWO Ch 2. at 5:00 p.m. EST. Tune in to learn more about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society.
Monday, March 11 - Statewide
Midwest Teleconference Series - Don't fall for it: keep your balance. Tune in at 8:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 p.m. CST to learn about the common causes of MS imbalance and falls. Learn how to minimize your risk of falling and how to make your environment safer. Click here to register or learn more.
Tuesday, March 12 - Avon
Visit Orange Leaf at 7565 E. US Highway 36 and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter. No flyer is necessary - just mention the promotion at check out.
Tuesday, March 12 - Mishawaka
Walk MS: Michiana Kick-off party at Hacienda 100 Center, located at 706 Lincolnway West in Mishawaka. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. EST and the party runs until 7:30. Enjoy a fun evening of socializing and networking with other individuals who want to do something about multiple sclerosis NOW. You can also pick up information about Walk MS, ask questions of Chapter staff, share fundraising ideas and more!
Tuesday, March 12 - Indianapolis
Recent Updates in MS Research Program featuring speakers Chang Kim, PhD of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and David Mattson, MD, PhD of the IU School of Medicine. Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. EST and the program starts at 6:30 at the IU Health Neuroscience Center in downtown Indianapolis. Click here to register or learn more.
Tuesday, March 12 - Terre Haute
Stop by Baesler's Supermarket from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to purchase handmade cards with all proceeds benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter. You can also pick up information about Walk MS: Wabash Valley and more!
Wednesday, March 13 - Vincennes
Radio interview with WAMW 107.9 FM at 7:05 a.m. EST. Listen in to learn more about multiple sclerosis, the National MS Society and the Arby's give back night later that day.
Radio interview with WFML 96.7 FM at 7:10 a.m. EST. Listen live to learn more about multiple sclerosis, the National MS Society and the Arby's give back night later that day.
Radio interview with WVUB 91.1 FM at 7:20 a.m. EST. Listen live to learn more about multiple sclerosis, the National MS Society and the Arby's give back night later that day.
Radio interview with WWBL 106.5 FM at 12:30 p.m. EST. Tune in or listen online at www.wwbl.com to learn more about multiple sclerosis, the National MS Society and the Arby's give back night later that day.
Wednesday, March 13 - Terre Haute, Washington, Vincennes
Dine at one of the four Arby's locations in Terre Haute, Washington and Vincennes from 4:00 p.m. EST to close and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter. No flyer is required - just mention the promotion to qualify your purchase.
Wednesday, March 13 - Terre Haute
Stop by Baesler's Supermarket from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to purchase handmade cards with all proceeds benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter. You can also pick up information about Walk MS: Wabash Valley and more!
Wednesday, March 13 - Fort Wayne
Join us before the Fort Wayne Research Update at 5:30 p.m. EST to learn more about Walk MS: Northeast. Connect with other Walk MS participants, pick up participant materials and ask questions of Society staff representatives before the Research Update begins.
Recent Updates in MS Research Program featuring speakers Ajay Gupta, MD, and Kay Hilkey, MSCN, of Fort Wayne Neurological Center. Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. EST and the program starts at 6:30 at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne. Click here to register or learn more.
Thursday, March 14 - Terre Haute
Stop by Clabber Girl from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to purchase handmade cards with all proceeds benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter. You can also pick up information about Walk MS: Wabash Valley and more!
Saturday, March 16 - Indianapolis
Dine2Donate at Le Peep restaurant, North Willow location at 2258 W. 86th Street. Present this flyer any time that day and Le Peep will donate 20% of your food and beverage purchase to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter.
Saturday, March 16 - Bloomington
Second annual community walk event to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at Ivy Tech. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. EST. Click here for more information.
Sunday, March 17 - Fort Wayne
Rock the Cure fundraising event to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at Chop's Steaks & Seafood. Click here to learn more.
Hosting your own MS Awareness Week activity? Email Amanda Shelley to have your celebration added to this list!