Faces of MS Gather in Milwaukee, Madison
Luncheons Support Targeted Research, Inspire Attendees When it comes to multiple sclerosis, Dr. John Fleming likely has seen and heard it all. He’s practiced medicine and conducted MS research at the University of Wisconsin for more than 20 years, and is a member of the Wisconsin Chapter’s Clinical Advisory Committee. But what he saw and heard at the MS Luncheon in Madison this year deeply moved him. Madeleine Calhoon, one of the event’s featured “faces of MS,” talked about the courageous battle her mother, Laurie Noll, lost to MS. “Madeleine,” said Dr. Fleming, “had the courage to share some of the dark moments without flinching or covering them up with superficialities. It really was a moving tribute by this fine young woman, one of the most remarkable and clear commentaries I’ve heard on the reality of MS from any source – patient, family or professional. It was a poignant reminder to us all of what this fight against MS is all about.” The MS Luncheons held in Milwaukee on June 17 and Madison June 18, were all about generating funds to support important targeted MS research. The featured “faces of MS” speakers – Fran McLaughlin, Scott Walker, Dr. Bhupendra Khatri, Walter Hermanns, Lynn Helmke, Laura Hermanns, Channing Barker, Dr. Ian Duncan, David Calhoon, Madeleine Calhoon, Mike Sowinski and Laura Sowinski – inspired attendees and sponsors to donate nearly $135,000. You can learn more about targeted research and contribute to the Wisconsin Chapter’s research initiative by calling Denise Jendusa at 262-369-7166 or e-mail denise.jendusa@wisMS.org or visit wisMS.org.
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1. Richard Berger, Harry Holz, Jim Petrie, Doug Jacobson 2. Honoree Dr. Bhupendra Khatri 3. Speakers Laura Hermanns and Channing Barker 4. Speakers David Calhoon, Madeleine Calhoon and Dr. Ian Duncan 5. Speaker Scott Walker and Wisconsin Chapter President and CEO Colleen Kalt 6. Speaker Laura Sowinski and Wisconsin Chapter board member Shelley Peterman Schwarz
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