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November 2, 2017November 2, 2017

Don’t Miss Out on Life

Columns, Silver Linings - a Column by Jennifer Powell

I love photographs and have them strewn about and framed throughout the house. From grandchildren and goldens, holidays and travels, each holds a cherished memory. I ... Read more

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017

Invisible Illness Awareness: The Struggle Continues

Columns, Patiently Awakened - A Column by Teresa Wright-Johnson

Last week was Invisible Illness Awareness Week, which ran from Oct 14-20. Awareness weeks are designed to bring attention to certain conditions, issues and situations. They ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 21, 2017

Twin Cities MuckFest MS, Mud- and Obstacle-filled Run for MS Society, Set for Saturday

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The Twin Cities MuckFest MS is set for Saturday at the Scott County Fair in Jordan, Minnesota. All money raised in the event will go to ... Read more

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

How MS Helped Me Embrace Living in the Present

Columns, Faith of the Mustard Seed - a Column by Debi Wilson

My multiple sclerosis (MS) brings fatigue, pain, and instability into my life, but surprisingly, it also makes me more aware of my life and surroundings. For ... Read more

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017

Maccabees Band Plans Charity Concert for the United Kingdom’s MS Society

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The Maccabees rock band will play an exclusive gig in London to raise funds for the United Kingdom’s MS Society, supporting the organization’s mission of trying ... Read more

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017

‘MS from the Inside Out’ Uses Virtual Reality to Share What Life for Patients Is Like

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Virtual reality (VR) technology is most commonly associated with gaming and entertainment, but it’s expanding into a variety of clinical and healthcare applications. The Ontario-based biopharmaceutical firm EMD Serono, ... Read more

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017

It’s World MS Day, a Time to Share Tips and Raise Awareness with the Tag #LifewithMS

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Today is World MS Day, and people around the world are sharing tips for living with multiple sclerosis (MS) by using the hashtag #LifewithMS on social media. The MS ... Read more

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017

Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe Launches ‘Life Moments with MS’ to Mark May 31, World MS Day

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May 31 is World MS Day. In its honor, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe has launched “Life Moments with MS” — a social media campaign to raise awareness about ... Read more

May 22, 2017May 20, 2017

A Walk in the Park Reminds Me That I Am Not Alone

Columns, Faith of the Mustard Seed - a Column by Debi Wilson

My walk in the park usually consists of watching every one of my steps, while conserving my energy so I can finish the trek. In the ... Read more

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017

Kentucky Student Whose Mom Has MS to Cycle Across US with Other Fund-raisers

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Caleb Taylor, a second-year University of Kentucky Law School student, has chosen a challenging way to raise awareness and raise funds for multiple sclerosis, a disease that ... Read more

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017

‘My Story’ Opens, Giving a Shared Voice to People Dealing with Challenges of MS

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As the challenge of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) often leaves patients feeling isolated and depressed, the biopharmaceutical firm EMD Serono has launched an online storytelling platform ... Read more

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017

Swallowing Problems in MS That Lead to Pneumonia Need Attention, Professor Says

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Swallowing difficulties and reduced cough are a major, yet commonly overlooked, issue in patients with multiple sclerosis and other brain conditions, according to Dr. Don Bolser, ... Read more

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

My Fight Song for Multiple Sclerosis

Columns, Patiently Awakened - A Column by Teresa Wright-Johnson

Most of us have heard Rachel Platten’s Fight Song. It became an anthem for many people who struggle with illness and adversity. Fight Song has become ... Read more

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017

Advocacy and Chronic Illness: Always Take a Proactive Approach

Columns, Patiently Awakened - A Column by Teresa Wright-Johnson

This was an eventful week. I was not feeling well and ultimately ended up in the hospital for a couple of days. I had severe neck ... Read more

March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

Walk MS 2017 Events Expected to Bring Total Fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis Past $1 Billion

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This year’s annual Walk MS event will bring cumulative fundraising for multiple sclerosis (MS) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) since 1988 to more than $1 billion, say ... Read more

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017

MS Organizations Join #MySupportHero Initiative to Help Patients Salute Those Who Care

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A number of multiple sclerosis organizations have joined Biogen in the second year of the #MySupportHero initiative. The social media campaign is a way for people with multiple ... Read more

March 3, 2017

MS Awareness Month: How You Can Help

March is MS Awareness Month, and while we should be raising awareness all year round, it’s a good reminder to get more involved in the community ... Read more

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

MSAA Releases Promotional Video to Mark Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

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On a Monday in July, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) gave Kathy, who loves to hike in the woods, a cooling vest that reduces ... Read more

January 26, 2017

10 MS Support Organizations You Should Know About

Living with a complex disease like multiple sclerosis (MS) can be very difficult. You’ll probably feel very overwhelmed as soon as you’re diagnosed. What exactly is MS? ... Read more

January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Multiple Sclerosis Association, Antidote Technologies Collaborate to Raise Clinical-trial Awareness

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The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) and Antidote Technologies announced a partnership to increase awareness about clinical trials on multiple sclerosis (MS) and to make important information ... Read more

October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

Vocalist Lori Jenaire Supports #25for25 Campaign for Autoimmune Diseases with ‘As You Are’ Classic Cover

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Singer-songwriter Lori Jenaire is supporting the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) #25for25 fundraising campaign with the release of her Top Five Billboard Hot Singles Sales debut ... Read more

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016

900 Cyclists Raise Nearly $1.2M for Multiple Sclerosis in Quebec Fundraiser

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More than 900 people biked through the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada, late last month, raising money for the Quebec Division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MSSC) and awareness ... Read more

May 26, 2016July 4, 2016

MS Australia Puts Out an Owner’s Manual for ‘MS Bike’ and Anyone Willing to Take It for a Spin

Multiple Sclerosis News, News

A bicycle specially designed to mimic the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) now has its own owner’s manual, and the group behind the bike’s creation is ... Read more

March 29, 2016May 14, 2016

National MS Society Welcomes Novartis as Premier Sponsor, for 5th Year, of Walk MS

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is welcoming Novartis Pharmaceuticals, for a fifth consecutive year, as a leading national sponsor of Walk MS, its annual fundraising and awareness-raising event. This ... Read more

March 1, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis: The Wait to be Seen

In this video, get to know Lynne Armstrong and see how the MS Society of Northern Ireland tackles the barriers that patients have to deal with. Keep ... Read more

January 20, 2016March 2, 2016

My Invisible Life

In this My Invisible Life video, learn more on “awareness and advocacy of invisible illnesses within our community through personal storytelling.” Learn more about multiple sclerosis here: http://bit.ly/1PBLn0c ... Read more

January 8, 2016March 2, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis has a Million Faces – MS Awareness

This is an awareness video from the MS International Federation, let’s help to raise awareness for the million faces and the many forms of Multiple Sclerosis. “The ... Read more

December 15, 2015March 2, 2016

What Is Multiple Sclerosis?

In this animated video from AsapSCIENCE, learn more about the basics of Multiple Sclerosis. “Millions of people around the world suffer from MS, but what is it? ... Read more

July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

Kiwi And Aussie Crew Members Join Oceans of Hope Circumnavigation Voyage For MS Ability Awareness

Multiple Sclerosis News, News

New Zealanders Neil Barnett and Russell Watts, who are both living with Multiple Sclerosis, will join the crew sailing the 67-foot sloop Oceans of Hope on ... Read more

October 21, 2014June 30, 2015

David Osmond Sings for Novartis MS Awareness Campaign

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A member of the musical Osmond family, David Osmond, recently released a music video for his inspirational song “I Can Do This.” He has dedicated it ... Read more

October 16, 2014July 19, 2016

Revenge Star Madeleine Stowe is the New Face of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis News, News

Television’s “Queen of Mean,” Revenge‘s Madeleine Stowe, recently opened up about her early memories of her father living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that, ... Read more