David Chaikin - Minnesota Chapter
David Chaikin, a former Marine, was diagnosed with MS in 1992 at age 44. Over time, the disease has made it difficult for him to use his legs, arms and voice. “It can be hard sometimes,” says Chaikin. “But what’s the alternative? Quit? Give up? I don’t think so!” Chaikin is committed to building momentum in the MS movement by volunteering hundreds of hours to MS Society programs each year. In fact, Chaikin initiates so much volunteer work on his own, the Society can’t even begin to track it all!

Stephanie Fisher, MA - Southern California Chapter
Stephanie Fisher has been an amazing partner in innovative program delivery for 10 years. She has helped translate the work and programming at The Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center at UCLA, where she is executive director, to make it accessible to people with MS beyond the Center’s walls – across Southern California and nationwide. Stephanie is a Walk MS fundraiser, she stewards major donors, and she is a vocal proponent in the MS community as a strong long-term care advocate.

Beth Rudisill - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
As a professional hospital administrator and dedicated Society volunteer leader, Beth Rudisill has focused the Eastern North Carolina Chapter’s Programs and Services on meeting client needs. Her leadership has enabled the Chapter to enhance its mission delivery, increase access to healthcare, and create innovative programs and services. She is a valued, dedicated volunteer contributing professional expertise and personal commitment at both the Chapter and National levels.

Fred Schwartz - Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
Fred Schwartz has made a tremendous impact on the quality of life of thousands of people living with MS, one person at a time. Over the past eight years, he has spent time as an IRC volunteer, lending library coordinator, quality assurance volunteer, self-help group leader and many other crucial roles. He provides support, reassurance and a positive attitude to everyone he encounters and is the face of the Society for many in the community.

Sylvia White - Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
As founder and co-leader of the first self-help group for African Americans in the Greater Delaware Valley, Kindred Spirits, Sylvia White is a trailblazer on behalf of people of color in Philadelphia. In an era that didn’t recognize that African-Americans were affected by MS, Sylvia empowered her group members and validated their experiences, and she continues to lend a positive attitude to help them address the challenges they face.