From the President
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter
Dear Friends: It’s time to spring into action and get moving for MS! This year we are holding 15 Walk MS events throughout Colorado and Wyoming—registration is open and we look forward to another strong showing of support from committed community members. Last year many of our walks experienced record-breaking attendance as 14,000 participants raised $1.6 million—one step at time. What an amazing show of support and commitment. Thanks to your support that helps to fund global research efforts, our family members, friends and colleagues living with MS now have access to eight disease-modifying drugs that reduce relapses and slow the progression of MS. There are also therapies available to treat MS symptoms. This is remarkable, as NO treatments for MS existed just 20 years ago. There still is much work left unfinished and we must continue to grow our resources to meet your expectations to STOP MS, RESTORE FUNCTION and END MS FOREVER.
________________ “Last year many of our walks experienced record-breaking attendance as 14,000 participants raised $1.6 million—one step at time. What an amazing show of support and commitment.”
This year as you enjoy the festivities during one of our walk, bike, hike or mud events, attend one of our inspiring luncheons or dinners, or when you simply make an outright donation, remember that you are contributing to programs and the research that is yielding significant results—results that are greatly enhancing the lives of people living with MS today. With each step you take and every gift you make, you are bringing us one step closer to a cure.
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Let’s keep the momentum going so we continue to make strides toward a world free of MS!
Carrie H. Nolan Chapter President
MS Connection is published by the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, National MS Society 900 S. Broadway, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80209 Info: 800 FIGHT MS (344-4867) Newsletter Distribution—If you have a change of address or would like to receive MS Connection electronically, please call 800-344-4867. If you or someone you know has MS—Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional, or contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about the current research that may one day reveal a cure. The NMSS does not endorse products, services or manufacturers. Such names appear here solely because they are considered valuable information. The NMSS assumes no liability for the use of contents of any product or service mentioned. Information provided by the NMSS is based on professional advice and expert opinion. Information provided in response to questions do not constitute therapeutic recommendations or prescriptions. The NMSS recommends that all questions and information be discussed with a personal physician. The NMSS is dedicated to a world free of MS. Chapter President Carrie H. Nolan Board of Trustees Brandt Wilkins, Chair Mary Hobson, Immediate Past Chair Kathryn Spritzer, Secretary Rob Hartnett, Treasurer Carl Berglind Whit Conant Elizabeth Brandon Coors John Corboy, MD David Cordova Claudia Curry Hill Chris Doerr Jeff Higgins Craig Lopez Kyle Ocasek Susan Pollard Richard Raymond, MD Randy Schapiro, MD Michele Vaughan Emeritus Trustees George Garmany, MD Ralph Holden David Lord Janet Savage ©2012 National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter
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MS Connection • Spring 2012