Increased funding for MS research
Thanks to the help of MS Activists, our Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) campaign this spring was extremely successful. The program received 97 bi-partisan sponsors in the House and 24 bi-partisan sponsors in the Senate. This represents nearly a 20 percent increase in support on Capitol Hill this year! This outcome would not have been possible without the dedication and help of MS Activists.
Below is a message to edit and send to your elected official. Take a minute to thank the following members of the House and Senate for supporting increased research funding.
Representative Collin Peterson
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Dear [INSERT Representative or Senator_________]
Thank you for supporting multiple sclerosis research funding by supporting a 15 million dollar appropriation to the Congressional Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) in the Department of Defense Act.. By signing the Dear Colleague letter circulated by Congressmen Carnahan and Burgess you are giving hope to people with MS and nationwide.
INSERT BRIEF EXPLANATION OF WHY MS RESEARCH IS IMPORTANT TO YOU
Thank you again for supporting people affected by MS.
Sincerely,
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