Annual Report 2013

2013

Annual Progress Report

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BANNER YEAR

The Pacific South Coast Chapter provides programs and services designed to help the 51,500 people and their families affected by MS in San Diego, Orange, and Imperial Counties, and the Hawaiian Islands.

As we look back on the past year of achievements, we’re impressed by the progress we’ve made together. We know how much impact every contribution can have, and last year our connections really counted! We’ll continue with that effort throughout this year, where we will focus on maximizing our own impact, and also making the most of the passion and contributions of others.

We’re thrilled to report back on a year of great achievement for the Society and the chapter. You’ve played a major role in that achievement, and you’ll continue to help us grow as an organization.

In 2013, we hosted nearly 50 programs and events, engaged thousands of volunteers, and raised millions of dollars to create a world free of multiple sclerosis.

Most sincerely, Richard V. Israel Chapter President

Cynthia Perazzo Board of Trustees, Chair

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GET CONNECTED with US! Connect on Social Media & Online Connect with us and other people affected by MS online: • www.facebook.com/MSpacific • www.youtube.com/MSpacific • www.MSpacific.org

Connect by Email Make sure you receive the most up-to-date information from the chapter. Whether you want to receive MS research updates, or get the digital version of the MSConnection newsletter, we’ll connect with you in the way you want. Email MSinfo@MSpacific.org to be added to our email list.

Connect with the MS Community Do you have questions? Do you want to share your experience as a caregiver, person living with MS, fundraiser, or volunteer? Join the MS community at MSconnection.org. There you can start a blog, read other people’s blogs, learn about Society news, and create online peer connections. Every connection counts!

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Table of contents Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Programs & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Volunteerism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fundraising Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2012-2013 Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2012-2013 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Volunteer Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Giving Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sponsor Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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We are a driving force of ms research & treatment to stop disease progression, restore function, and end ms forever.

MS RESEARCH

The National MS Society continues to pursue all promising paths to uncover solutions for everyone with MS, wherever those opportunities exist, with particular focus on progressive MS, nervous system repair, and wellness/lifestyle. The current year, 2013, has shown positive results from previous investments in research and the Society is committed to expanding its research funding to further speed these advances.

The significant research progress that has occurred offers new leads that are driving efforts to stop MS in its tracks, restore function, and end MS forever providing better understanding on what’s causing MS damage and progression, the benefits of early and continuous treatment, and the factors that influence the body’s brain repair mechanisms.

Here is a brief summary of the significant research progress made, including links to details.

Visit www.nationalMSsociety.org/news for a complete list of recent research progress.

STOPPING MS • The oral therapy Tecfidera was approved for relapsing MS by FDA, and positive results of peginterferon beta-1a in relapsing MS led to an application to FDA for its marketing approval. Additional studies related to emerging therapies and other topics were presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.

• Progressive MS: The Society joined with NIH to launch a therapy trial of the re-purposed therapy ibudilast in primary-progressive and secondary-progressive MS. • Progressive MS: The global Progressive MS Alliance held its first scientific meeting to identify challenges and opportunities, and released its first request for research applications to address gaps in knowledge and research tools.

• Lifestyle/Wellness: Dietary salt may stimulate immune activity in MS, according to studies supported by the National MS Society and others. The Society is investing in additional research to follow up this lead.

• Lifestyle/Wellness: Researchers found a possible “biomarker” or indicator that may help predict MS disease progression. It is called Tob1, a molecule associated with immune cells, and if confirmed, it may ultimately be used to identify people who are likely to progress to full-blown MS after an initial attack.

• A report was published from the International Pediatric MS Study Group’s Therapeutic Summit Workshop, outlining optimal trial designs for studying disease-modifying therapies in children with MS to improve care.

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STOPPING MS (CONTINUED) • A large meeting of the National MS Society-launched MS Outcome Assessments Consortium and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared a pathway for a new tool for improving and speeding clinical trials in MS. • Among new efforts and collaborations to drive efforts to stop MS in 2013, the Society: Partnered with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation and the Beyond Batten’s Disease Foundation to form a collaborative research network of 10 leading universities aimed at screening drugs that show potential for treating brain diseases; Provided co-funding to the UK MS Society for an innovative clinical trial testing nerve-protecting therapies in secondaryprogressive MS; Renewed funding for an international feasibility study (“SUMMIT”) aimed at identifying risk factors that drive MS progression.

RESTORING WHAT’S BEEN LOST • This year witnessed growing evidence that exercise and rehabilitation can restore physical and mental functions and help people with MS live fuller lives. Progress is also accelerating in the field of nervous system repair, thanks in part to significant previous investments made by the National MS Society in an international targeted initiative. Repairing the myelin insulation on the wirelike axons is thought to be important not only for restoring nerve signaling and function, but also for shielding axons from further harm. View a recording of a recent Webcast related to nervous system repair and protection.

• Nervous System Repair: The first Phase 2 trial was launched of “anti-LINGO” investigational therapy aimed at stimulating myelin repair in people with MS. • Nervous System Repair: Two mouse studies in the U.S. and Italy showed potential of stem cells derived from the skin for growing new myelin and for reducing nervous system damage.

• Nervous System Repair: Studies from three labs provided basic clues to nervous system damage and factors controlling repair of the brain’s insulating myelin, which if confirmed could eventually be translated to promising new therapeutic approaches to stimulating myelin repair to restore function in people with MS. • Nervous System Repair: Society-supported researchers used non-invasive imaging called PET (positron emission tomography) to visualize the loss and repair of myelin in rats over time, which can be used to identify compounds with future potential to treat MS. • Lifestyle/Wellness: A small study suggested that aerobic exercise

has potential for broad benefits for people with MS including improving memory and building brain circuitry.

• Lifestyle/Wellness: A clinical trial showed strong evidence that a specific type of memory training improves learning in people with MS and benefits other aspects of quality of life.

• To drive additional progress toward restoring what’s been lost in MS, in 2013 the Society also: Initiated funding for a clinical trial to determine whether aerobic exercise can improve cognitive impairment in people with MS and partnered with the University of Miami and Accera, Inc. to test novel “Medical Food” for MS cognitive impairment.

ENDING MS FOREVER • Progress was made identifying some factors that may combine to increase a person’s chances of developing MS, such as specific genes, infections, and lifestyle factors. None of these factors is a single cause of the disease, and it’s clear that not everyone who has MS has been exposed to these factors, nor that everyone who is exposed to these factors will develop MS. These clues provide insights that may ultimately lead to ways to prevent the disease: • A global consortium identified 48 new MS risk genes, with funding from the National MS Society and others, which better define the biological pathways leading to MS and may ultimately lead to ways to prevent the disease and enhance the design of better treatments.

• Lifestyle/Wellness: New studies reported that eating fatty fish has the potential to reduce the risk of developing MS, and that smoking increases the risk of developing MS, as does obesity in girls.

• To further efforts to end MS forever, in 2013 the Society: Launched new research funding totaling $2.5 million for an expanded Network of Pediatric MS Centers and data coordination hub, which can be leveraged to answer important research questions to advance our understanding of the disease in both children and adults with MS. • The Califonia State Chapters hosted the third MS Research Forum in Redondo Beach, where 60 Society-funded researchers shared their unpublished work with each other in an effort to collaborate and brainstorm to find a cure for MS. This has been a year of significant research progress, bringing us closer to solutions for everyone with MS. Looking ahead, the Society is committed to fueling research by increasing its annual investment to $50 million in 2014 – because understanding and ending MS can’t come fast enough. make every connection count ∫ 7

We develop, deliver and leverage resources to enhance care for people with ms and quality of life for all those affected by the disease.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

This year, we provided in-person or virtual education to 6,500 people living with MS in Orange, San Diego, and Imperial counties.

Over 2,300 members participated in one of our programs, self-help support groups or physical wellness classes, or received our services.

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2013 PROGRAMS & SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS • We fielded over 2,600 local requests for information and/or referrals.

• Four issues of the MSConnection, our quarterly magazine, were sent to 68,000 total recipients and more than 200,000 email recipients.

• Over $141,000 in direct assistance was provided to over 200 people for grants for independence, modifications for homes, hand controls for cars, utility relief during the hot summer months, emergency assistance to avoid homelessness, transportation assistance, equipment assistance, and respite care.

• 40 Angel volunteers provided over 480 friendly visits to people with MS who rarely leave the home or live in long-term care facilities.

• 11 health care providers started Walk MS teams, recruiting a total of 335 walkers and raising over $40,000 for the 4th Annual Physician’s Challenge. Six teams raised over $5,000 and five members made personal gifts over $1,000.

• Professional Education newsletters went to more the 500 unique health care providers each quarter. make every connection count ∫ 9

we are leaders in a worldwide ms movement mobilizing millions of people to do something about ms now.

VOLUNTEERISM

None of the accomplishments this year could have happened as they did without the engagement of talented, hardworking, generous volunteers. The National MS Society embraces, values, and recognizes every contribution. With the help of volunteers, we stretch our donor dollar and build a stronger organization. We partner with volunteers every day, at every level, and with every project. In 2013 alone, we had over $1.2 million in donated volunteer time.

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2013 VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS • 315 individuals served as leadership volunteers, leading over 3,000 individuals serving as volunteers.

• Approximately 1,000 people received support by attending one of our 44 self-help groups (led by over 50 volunteers).

• The local MS Action Alert Network was activated this year, reaching out to more than 1,700 volunteers who are telling their stories to public officials.

• 10 MS Ambassadors shared personal stories to educate and inspire event participants and donors.

• We engaged nearly 15,000 walkers, cyclists, or other event participants, who advanced MS awareness and raised vital funds.

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we are activists.

ADVOCACY

Change happens through MS activism. The National MS Society and MS activists nationwide relentlessly advocate every day for federal policies and government programs to benefit the lives of people with MS and their families. The MS California Action Network and the chapter’s Government Relations Committee advocate for research money and healthcare rights, striving to promote public policy in the best interest of people with MS. Nationally, MS activists raised their collective voice to encourage legislative progress on a wide range of issues that benefit the lives of people with MS and their families, spreading awareness, cultivating positive change, and achieving real-world results. Throughout California, MS activists advocated for change at the state and local level.

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2013 ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTS • Activists helped to secure an additional $4 million • We activated our 11,000 member Action Alert network to write letters in support of five National MS Society supported federal bills before in MS research funding through the Congressionally Congress and four pieces of legislation before the state legislature.

Directed Medical Research Programs, bringing our total through this funding source to more than • Activists statewide conducted over 30 face-to-face visits with $24 million since MS was first listed as eligible for members of Congress, advocating for the retention of critical services funding in fiscal year 2008. and benefits for people on both Medicare and Medicaid.

• Society staff and activists advocated succesfully for • Over 12 elected officials participated in MS Walk events throughout passage of Senate Bill 639 which gives California California speaking to the importance of funding MS Research as well state regulators the ability to enforce the patient as programs and services such as respite care, and more home and cost sharing provisions and maximum out-ofcommunity based long term care services. pocket limits, including copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, incentive payments, and any other form • Over 40 new MS Activists enrolled in an extensive training program designed to enhance their ability to work directly with policy makers of cost sharing for all covered benefits, including on the federal, state and local levels of government. They have each prescription drugs, contained in the Affordable Care committed to contact legislators into our Chapter’s Advocacy efforts Act (ACA). The bill applies the maximum out-ofwithin the next year. pocket limits to non-grandfathered health insurance plans and policies to the individual, small group and large group markets.

• Activists advocated for passage of state legislation that extends the definition of a family member whom a participant is able to provide care to under California’s Paid Family Leave Law to include seriously ill siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and parents-in-law.

• Our MS-CAN sponsorship of Assembly Resolution 22 (Dickinson, D – Sacramento) established March 11-15, 2013 as MS Awareness Week in California which was adopted by the Legislature. Four members of the Assembly spoke to their colleagues about the importance of funding programs for MS research, and programs and services. make every connection count ∫ 13

We develop & align business and financial resources to achieve breakthrough results.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

We will raise $250 million by the end of 2015 to be used to create a world free of MS. Economic challenges or not, the Society’s donors and fundraisers gave generously to support Society programs and services, and research to find the cause and cure for MS.

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2013 FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS • 2,137 people cycled and raised over $2.2 million at the Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour.

Participants enjoyed riding 15, 25, 100 or 150 miles over 1 or 2 days from Irvine to San Diego.

The Tour was also voted the “Best Cycling Event” by readers of Competitor magazine for the sixth year.

• 530 guests helped raise $465,000 at the 27th Annual MS Dinner Auction sponsored by Pacific Wealth Management held at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort.

• At the University of California, Irvine; LEGOLAND® California Resort in Carlsbad; and NTC Park in San Diego, 9,944 people raised over $1.5 million for San Diego County Credit Union Walk MS. • At the La Jolla Country Club, $130,000 was raised by 110 players at the Golf MS Invitational.

• Challenge Walk MS raised $516,112 with 197 walkers.

• Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising brought 15 new events to the chapter, raising $75,000. One event included Wave Goodbye to MS, a paddle out around the Ocean Beach Pier.

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2012-2013 Financials Revenues

Expenses Special Events (67%) Legacies & Bequests (19%) Contributions (13%) Other Revenues (1%)

Special Events (67%) $4,094,846

Research & National (42%) $2,207,936

Legacies & Bequests (19%) $1,181,935

Fundraising and Management & General (19%) $1,020,984

Contributions (13%) $811,216

Client and Professional Services (39%) $2,049,826

Other Revenues (1%) $68,522

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2013 Board of Trustees Board Chair

Trustees

Cynthia Perazzo

Ellie Barnard Dawn Beattie Phil Bresnick Sam Brusco Barry Clarkson Jody Corey-Bloom Cecelia Garr Franklyn Gottbetter Rick Hausman Charlotte Hayes Rick Herschberg William Hornstein Zuzana Hostomska Selina Hudgins Greg Joumas Tom Karlo Jim Kesaris

Executive Board Chris Serocke Tim Holl Mark Malbon Justin Reckers Jayne Hancock

Emeritus Pat Brown Bob Clark Patrick Connors Richard Hausman Robert Melucci Michael Smoger

Advisory Board Nan Luke Penny Martin Barbara Maurais Jay McCabe John G. Most Lizbeth Najm Kimberly Roush Jerry Sanders Suzanne Schulman Karen Sedgwick Tyler Norv Turner Diana Twadell Diane Ward

Bill Bisch James Brown Gina Cunningham Daley Margery Dorsey Pam Fair Lewis Finkelstein Ronald Fowler Francie Mortenson Thomas Page Beth Philion Nancy Rossi Jerry Sweeney Blake vonSprecken Mrs. Alice Zamboni

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2013 Calendar of events October 2012 • • • • •

3 Free From Falls (multi-week class) - San Diego 13 Moving Forward - Irvine 20-21 Bike MS Bay To Bay Tour - Irvine to San Diego 27 Knott’s Family Fun Day - Buena Park Ongoing Art Therapy Class - Escondido

November 2012 • 3 Kaiser MS Symposium - Carlsbad • 10 MS Dinner Auction - Coronado • 12 Turkey Delivery Program - all areas

December 2012 • 9 Sycuan Annual Family Holiday Party - San Diego • 13 Boy’s Night Out - Carlsbad

January 2013 • 19-20 MS Rockstars - Phoenix, AZ • 26 Annual Meeting of Members - Dana Point

February 2013 • 9 Moving Forward - San Diego • 19 CEOs Against MS Breakfast - Costa Mesa • 22-23 California Research Forum - Redondo Beach

March 2013 • • • • • •

4-6 Public Policy Conference - Washington, D.C. 11-15 MS Awareness Week 14 CEOs Against MS Breakfast - San Diego 14 Boy’s Night Out - San Clemente 16-23 American Academy of Neurology Dinner 19 AAN & Society Donor Reception

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April 2013 • • • • • •

5 Water Walk - Irvine 6 Walk MS - Irvine 11 Scripps Lecture Series - La Jolla 19 Water Walk - San Diego 20 Walk MS - Carlsbad 27 Walk MS - San Diego

May 2013 • • • • •

6 Golf MS Invitational - La Jolla 9 Scripps Lecture Series - La Jolla 11 Day at the Bay - San Diego 18 Moving Forward - Santa Ana 21 UCI Lunch & Learn - Irvine

June 2013 • 10 Golf MS Invitational - La Jolla (rescheduled) • 13 Scripps Lecture Series - La Jolla

July 2013 • 13 MS Symposium - Fountain Valley

August 2013 • 17 Moving Forward - San Diego

September 2013 • 12 Boy’s Night Out - San Clemente • 27-29 Challenge Walk MS - Carlsbad to San Diego

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Volunteer reconition chapter star volunteerS of the year tim & Jackie Oates

Bike MS Corporate Partner of the Year Hansen Beverage Company

Jackie’s mom, Patricia Luther, lived with MS for over thirty years, before passing away in 2007. During this time, Patricia was an active member of the National MS Society, finding encouragement in her local selfhelp group, and was one of the first people in Orange County to enjoy the benefits of Angel Visitation. The Pacific South Coast Chapter’s Angel Visitation Program matches people living with MS to an Angel who visits them at least once a month and becomes their friend. Through many difficult years, Jackie was her mom’s caregiver and was thankful that the Society has so many programs and services for people affected by MS. Jackie herself also utilized Society support, by attending a caregiver’s support group.

Bike MS Cycling Partner of the Year

After Patricia’s passing in 2007, Jackie and her husband, Tim, decided to become more involved. They actively raise money to support the Society’s mission, and provide volunteer leadership whenever available. They jumped in with both feet with their fundraising by joining Challenge Walk MS, a 3-day, 50-mile walk, where they raised over $11,000! They also became part of the select group of volunteer leaders who are “captains” and assist with the production and execution of nearly ever chapter event. They manage rest stops, food courts, set-up and tear-down, always leading a team of volunteers to get the job done. They are the first to arrive and the last to leave. Tim has also lent his talent of singing by performing the National Anthem at all three Walk MS sites in 2013. Jackie and Tim were honored as Walk MS Volunteers of the Year in 2010. Jackie has taken her volunteerism even further by becoming a volunteer assistant, making sure the chapter has all the volunteers it takes to produce three large walk events.

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In their own words, this dynamic couple states, “as Volunteer Leaders in the fight to create a world free of MS, we enjoy leading and working side by side with enthusiastic groups of volunteers and participants”.

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Rock N’ Road Cyclery

Bike MS Volunteer of the Year David Slaton

City Partner of the Year City of San Diego

Community Excellence Award GEICO

Community Excellence Award Foundation of the Year Change a Life Foundation

Golf MS Invitational Volunteer of the Year Josh Muse

Healthcare Partner of the Year Scripps Healthcare

Legislator of the Year Loretta Sanchez

Media Partner of the Year Steven Luke

MS Activist of the Year Mara Elliott

Organizational Alliance Award

Other Special Awards & Recognition These honors were awarded at the Society’s National Leadership Conference in November. We are proud to recognize these incredible achievements.

Lawry Circle Gift of Distinction

24 Hour Fitness

The Vencill Family Trust, a Pioneer Family of Imperial Valley, from Holtville, California

Outstanding Partnership Award

Circle of distinction

United Airlines

San Diego County Credit Union

Passion for the Mission Award

Circle of distinction

Janice Donaldson

Team Disney

Self Help Group Leader of the Year

Circle of distinction

Debbie Centeno

Team Momentum

Strategic Philanthropy Corporate Partner of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Richard Hausman, Sr.

Walk MS Sponsor of the Year Papa John’s

Wellness Partner of the Year Chrissy Newman

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Mission possible The Mission Possible Club is committed to the cause, care, and cure for MS, recognizing annual gifts and/or fundraising totaling $10,000 of more in the course of a calendar year. This distinguished group of individuals has contributed and fundraised thousands each year to accelerate cutting-edge MS research and expand the chapter’s local programming for people with MS. Many thanks to these amazing individuals, corporations, and foundations who are committed to creating a world free of MS. The Vencill Family, a Pioneer Family of the Imperial Valley, from Holtville, California - $767,645 Estate of Helen & Austin Mahr - $400,000 Lynn & Dick Gordon - $80,837 Zankel Family Foundation - $60,000 Sam & Betty Brusco - $55,733 Al & Casey Basso - $50,427 Art & Lori Barter - $50,000 Anne Allen - $43,831 John & Jodi Most - $37,066 Kristi & Bill Bisch - $36,237 Estate of Robert & Carol Webster and VIMS - $35,026 Doug Peterson - $34,150 Dan & Saroya Williamson - $32,075 Mary & Paul Smigliani - $27,092 Francine Suknow - $25,000

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Dawn Beattie - $24,895 Chris Serocke - $24,834 Doug & Denise Regnier - $24,110 Paul Dechary - $24,075 Rona Kay - $22,950 Barbara & Roger Maurais - $22,275 Christina Padien - $21,688 Phil & Arlene Bresnick - $21,283 Wayne Hickey - $20,100 Glenn Arnold - $20,050 Hausman Family Foundation - $20,000 Troy & Heidi Parish - $19,560 Alan Peterson - $19,120 Pam Fair & Glen Sullivan - $18,965 Kenneth Tudhope - $17,895 Bob & Jeanne Woodard - $17,730

Cindy Roper - $17,588

Marjorie Noyes - $10,714

Robert Moore - $17,163

Monique Lafleur - $10,709

Javier & Doris Morgan - $15,590

Jeff Walsworth - $10,700

Jay & Tina McCabe - $15,350

Kathy Kirk - $10,490

Grossmont Healthcare District - $15,000

Diana Twadell - $10,399

Change a Life Foundation - $14,885

Jamie Sutherland - $10,250

Joshua Lesser - $14,727

Alexi & Linda Varanko - $10,250

Emily Cole - $13,560

Steve Bettis - $10,185

Jack & Terry Babbitt - $13,455

Mark Neilson - $10,080

Brian Grey - $12,611

Tim & Leah Salmon - $10,040

Ken McKinley - $11,820

Justin Reckers - $10,012

Greg & Annamaria Ferree - $11,626

Ralph Ames - $10,000

Dave & Gail DeCruz - $11,420

Don Goodwin - $10,000

John & Mary Lou Micheaels - $11,383

James Heaton - $10,000

Alan Grossberg - $11,179

Wiliam Klein - $10,000

Arthur Rosten - $11,142

Victoria Mastrocola - $10,000

Ron & Guadalupe Cohn - $11,136

Lois Mastrocola - $10,000

Bryon Barnes - $11,125

Lillian Pagano - $10,000

Christopher Steiger - $11,115

Anthony Scaramucci - $10,000

Matthew & Tiffany Birkett - $11,000

The Josephine Herbert Gleis Foundation - $10,000

Dan Fischer - $10,875 Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom & Dr. Floyd Bloom - $10,770

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Lawry Circle The Lawry Circle is comprised of generous and caring individuals who know that the quest for a world free of MS must continue. It honors donors who have informed the Society of their intention to help create a better future for the MS community through a gift in their will, trust or estate plan. The Lawry Circle recognizes and honors people who have demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the lives of those with MS by establishing a deferred gift for the Society.

Due to their generosity, a lasting legacy of hope and support is given to thousands of individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis.

Taryl L. Andersen

Norman Harris

Barbara Katz Maurais

Phyllis Smart

Joseph R. Bain

Charlotte Hayes

Roger Maurais

Simon E. Stern

Rena Bareham

James O. Hewitt

Marilyn McAvoy

Alan Suding

Dawn Beattie

Karen Hooper

Opal M. McCauley

Mary G. Suding

Stephen Biafora

Fred & Patricia Howden

Patricia McCuen

Jenny Tumin

Bill Bisch

Linda Ingram

Glenn McMenomy

Robin Turner

Phil Bresnick

Jessica Ishikawa

Brenda M. Meyer

Carol Vanderree

Joseph Buszek

Rich V. Israel

Rd Meyer

Stephanie Butcher

Sarah Janssen

Melissa Miller

J. Doreen Chadbourne

Greg Joumas

Hazel Miller

The Vencill Family, a Pioneer Family of the Imperial Valley, from Holtville, California

Robert David Cima

Niki Kammer

Burt & Doris Murray

Elaine Danny

Murial Kaplan

Corrinne H. Myers

Carol & Bob Webster Memorial Scholarship Fund

Douglas Danny

Marilyn Klein

Darrell Netherton

Jennifer West

Heather Dean

Richard Klein

Guadalupe M. Pedroza

Jaclyn T. Wexler

Janice A. Donaldson

Everlyn Kovach

Bud Pry

David H. Wexler

Ruth & Ed Evans

Robert Kronenbitter

Cheryl L. Pry

Penelope Williams

Erich Foeckler

Eva Langer

Justin Reckers

Martha E. Woodworth

Cecelia Garr

Lucille Evangeline Layman

Rose Marie Rick

Cynthia Young-Moreno

Shirley D.Gilmore

Carmen Lovett

Robert F. Rick

Peter Zarcades

Sharon Glickman

Peter James MacCracken

Suzanne K. Schulman

Robert Goldberg

Henry A. Mahr

Allan Shaw

Linda I. Greenwood

Robert Mauer

Linda Shaw

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Patricia M. Walkenbach

Golden Circle The Golden Circle was created in 1993 as the Pacific South Coast Chapter’s elite annual giving campaign recognizing annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Since that time, individuals, foundations and corporations have contributed millions of dollars to help create a world free of MS. The Barnes Family Foundation

Gleis Family Foundation

Steve Kowalski

Keith Richenbacher

Neville & Jane Barber

Don & Ellen Goodwin

Ed Lazarus

Gabriella Roosevelt

Ted & Clare Barrow

Igor & Joann Grant

John Lee

Kimberly Roush

Arthur & Lori Barter

Craig Litchin

Dr. Seuss Foundation

Dawn Beattie

Grossmont Healthcare District Foundation

Dave & Deanna Lyle

Gloria Samson

Glen Bianchi

Phyllis & Blaine Groves

Estate of Helen & Austin Mahr

A. Jack Schaps

Michelle Biren

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Alexander & Ellen Majewski

Suzanne & Paul Schulman

Matthew & Tiffany Birkett

OL Halsell Foundation

Roger & Barbara Maurais

Mark Tyler & Karen Sedgwick-Tyler

Bill & Kristi Bisch

Matt Habeger

William Mazzei

Chris & Joyce Serocke

Robyn Bjorklund

Omar & Nazish Hamid

Jay & Tina McCabe

Michelle Shapiro

Employees Community Fund of Boeing California

Hausman Family Foundation

Carol McCallum

James Smith

John Hausman

McCallum Family

Patricia Sullivan

Paul Brailsford

Mary Jo Hausman

Wally McCloskey

Pamela & Glenn Sullivan

Philip & Arlene Bresnick

Teri Hausman

Bill McCune

Peter & Mary Tennyson

Jeff & Tia Cassett

Rick & Melinda Hausman

John McDonough

Greg & Jonell Tibbitts

Change a Life Foundation

Richard Hausman

McGrory Family Foundation

George & Kathy Tomlanovich

Harry Cheshire

Mark Hedstrom

Jay & Gwendolyn Meyer

Dr. Nick & Ruth Tsoulos

Barry Clarkson

Mark & Lieu Hill

Morgan Stanley Foundation

Diana Twadell

Ron & Guadalupe Cohn

Leonard & Elaine Hirsch

John & Jodi Most

Marvin & Lisa Veuleman

Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom & Dr. Floyd Bloom

Michael Hirt

Muller/Gault Charitable Foundation

Robert & Mary Ellen Villar

Cushman Family Foundation

Tim & Erin Holl

James Murray

Erin & Jean Walsh Trust

Maureen Daley-Wieland

Ron & Karen Hooper

Josh Muse

Diane & Nat Ward

Paul & Amy Dechary

Dr. William Hornstein

Darrell Netherton & Robert Wheeler

John & Lois Wareham

Dave & Gayle DeCruz

Kenneth Hullings

Jason & Angela Northrup

Rick & Julie Watkins

Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund

Insperity

Larry & Christina O’Brien

Robert & Julie Webster

Douglas & Mindy Disraeli

Jessica & Kenji Ishikawa

Lillian Pagano

Dan & Saroya Williamson

Michael Dittbenner

Rich & Michelle Israel

Cynthia & Tom Perazzo

Donald & Margie Willis

Estate of Kittie Vencill

Sarah Janssen

PIMCO Foundation

Eric & Cynthia Wittenberg

Pam Fair & Glen Sullivan

Greg Joumas

Melford Placilla

Phyllis Yates

H. Fort Flowers Foundation, Inc.

Prashant & Neeta Kantak

Justin Reckers

Walter J. & Betty Zable Foundation

Erich Foeckler

Melinda King

Doug & Denise Regnier

Zankel Foundation

Mark Foster & Patricia Sullivan

Dan & Sheri Kleeburg

Cecelia Garr

Richard & Marilyn Klein

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SPONSORS We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our corporate partners who donate cash, product, and services to help us put more money towards our mission.

Ability Center

Clear Channel Outdoor

Jenny Craig

Ability Magazine

Coca Cola

Jimbo’s

Absolut

Competitor Magazine

Kaplan College

Ace Relocation Systems

Cos Traffic Control

KOST 103.5/Myfm

Ace Wellness Now

Courtyard Marriott Carlsbad

KPBS

Activate

Crystal Geyser

KPMG

Albertsons

Deloitte

KTLA

Allergan

Dick’s Sporting Goods

KyXy & Energy 103.7

Allied Waste Management

Diesel Stix

La Jolla Rotary

Allie’s

East County Herald News

Langers Juice

AMN

EMD Millipore

Larabar

Acorda

EMD Serono

LEGOLAND® California Resort

APX

FedEx

Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers

Ayres Hotels

Fitness Chiropractic

Lexus San Diego

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

FITzee Foods

Liberty Mutual

Bear Naked

Fluid Sports Nutrition

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Beckman Coulter Foundation

Fly by Night

Lovemysweets.net

BH Gold Insurance Agency, Inc.

GEICO

MARC

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

General Mills

MedMedia

Blistex

Genzyme

Melissa’s World Variety Produce

CARES

Novartis

Mike Gonsalez

Carlsbad Urgent Care

GMI Security

Mobile Music Plus

Cart Mart

Golden Spoon

MOST Branding & Advertising

CBS Outdoor

Hansen Beverage Company

NBC 7 San Diego

Chick-fil-a

Homestead Sheet Metal

NetApp

City Libraries

Irvine Transportation Center

NHI

Clear Channel Media

iTan

Niagara Water

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Nordstrom

Rehab United

Sullivan’s Moving & Storage

Nothing Bundt Cakes

RoadID

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

Novartis

Rock ‘N Road Cyclery

Sycuan Casino

Nutrition Zone

RockAdemy

Tequila Monsters

OC Corps

Rockwell Collins

TEVA Neurosciences

Orange County Libraries

Rubio’s

The Curl Riders Surf Band

Outdoor Insight

Saladmaster

The Disneyland Resort

Paceline Products

Sam Curo

Torrey Pines Bank

Pacific Ambulance

Sam’s Club

Travel Center of La Jolla

Pacific Wealth Management

San Diego County Credit Union

UltraStar Cinemas

Papa John’s

San Diego Family Magazine

United Airlines

Payam Larijani

San Diego Padres

Urban Corps of San Diego County

Pernod Ricard

San Diego Ranch Coast Newspaper Group

ViaSat

Pfizer

San Diego Union Tribune

VTDS Inc./ProSonix

Point Loma Sports Club

SANDAG(Susanne Smith-MJE Marketing)

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Postal Annex

SDG&E/Energy for Others

Walgreens

Presido Sentinel

Sherry’s Gotta Dance

Wawanesa

Pure ProteinMET - Rx & Worldwide Sports Nutrition

Slater’s 50/50

Weight Watchers

Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Whittier Investment Corporation

Questcor

Snak-King

Raleigh America/Bicycle Warehouse

Souplantation

Rally’s

South Orange County Medical Research Center

Ralphs

Spanky’s

Randy Albers

Sparkletts

Raphael’s Party Rentals

Specialized

Redfearn & Associates

Sports Authority

Regal

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