Mission Statement
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do
something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple
sclerosis.
We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state
network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge
research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and
providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their
lives forward.
- We are moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and
cure.
- We are moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities
living with multiple sclerosis.
- We are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS
through activism, advocacy and influence.
- We are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS
now.
MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.
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You can register to participate in the
2009 MS Walks. |
Sign up for 2009 bike MS Scenic Ride - Omaha to Lincoln |
The Sonya Slifka Longitudinal MS Study has provided essential
information on the course of MS, the cost of treatment and the effects of the disease on
quality of life. As a result of the success of the first phase of the study, they have
decided to continue the study and to double the number of participants. We are also are
making a special effort to recruit people who are recently diagnosed (within the last 12
months), Hispanic, African American, and 18-24 years old. See more
here
All recruiting documents can be found at http://www.slifkastudy.org/. |
Workplace Giving
 Did you know that you can designate your workplace giving, CFC, United Way
or CHC contributions to the fight against MS? It's easy.
Click here for the simple
details
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Thanks to significant advances in research, the FDA has approved several treatments that
may alter the underlying course of multiple sclerosis, and early treatment is critically
important. People with MS should consult their doctors about using one of the
FDA-approved medications and other effective treatments for the symptoms of MS.
If you or someone you know has MS, contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at
1-800-FIGHT-MS or main.nationalmssociety.org for more information.
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TREND
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Thank you to all who attended our 2008 TREND Symposium on November 1st! The event was a great success, and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!
A special thanks to our guest speakers, breakout presenters and pharmaceutical companies represented.
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BuyWell Coffee
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Scientific evidence shows that these
therapies have the ability to decrease the number of attacks a person with relapsing MS
would expect to have over time. As a result, these medications are thought to slow down
the development of MS disability. 
MSConnection is the Nebraska Chapter's
quarterly newsletter. 
If you have been diagnosed with MS, and have not yet
joined the Society, please 
