Year-End Giving Helps Others in Need All Year Long
It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone – it seems that every year December comes sooner than the one before it!
Each year, I take this opportunity to highlight some of the programs and services the Society has provided to people living with MS, as well as a few of the advances in MS research. This article also is an opportunity to remind us all of the vast amounts of money that it takes to fund these programs and this extremely vital research.
With the economy slowly making its way back, the Society had the opportunity to move others through our vast array of programs and services. Thousands of people took part in our wellness classes across the region and nearly 40 Self-Help Groups provided support and fellowship. We were able to fund and renew more scholarships to students whose lives have been impacted by MS. Nearly 500 volunteers in leadership roles shared their talents to move our mission forward.
2010 was also a big year in research efforts. The first oral medication for specific symptom management became available and the FDA has fast-tracked the review of several disease-modifying oral medications. This breakthrough alone will transform countless lives, as many people living with MS will be able to take a pill instead of using a needle when taking their MS medications.
Because of gifts from many generous donors and event participants, we were able to give $6.8 million to research in 2010 – research that will be instrumental in three areas of focus: stopping MS progression, restoring myelin loss and ending MS altogether.
With your year-end gift, the National MS Society can continue to provide programs and services to thousands of people living with MS and we will be able to continue to fund the research that is so vitally important. Please consider making your tax-deductible year-end gift today.
Taylor Mallia, Associate Vice President , Strategic Philanthropy
E-mail: taylor.mallia@nmss.org
Direct: (713) 394-2970
To make a contribution to help families who need assistance, or should you have any questions regarding how your gift is used and ways in which your gift can be directed, contact Taylor Mallia, Associate Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy, at 713-394-2970 or taylor.mallia@nmsss.org