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Register to join us Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 7 - 8:15 pm CST for next month's telelearning: Diet and Multiple Sclerosis: A neurologist's perspective.
The 2016 National MS Society and Can Do MS Webinar & Telelearning Series brings together a collaboration of MS experts to help you learn strategies to live your best life with MS. Recordings are available afterwards if you're unable to attend live.
MS ENTREPRENEURS
MS Entrepreneurs are creative, innovative individuals who are passionate about developing new ways to improve the lives of those touched by multiple sclerosis. The Society seeks to provide grants to these individuals so that funding won't stand in the way of change. The next deadline for submission is Monday, Oct. 24. Learn more about the application process and how to become an MS Entrepreneur.
MUCKFEST MS: HOUSTON AND DALLAS
MuckFest® MS is built for laughs and muddy from the get-go, raising funds for MS! Teams run in the same wave so you can experience all the muddy shenanigans, epic spills and thrills together. You have two opportunities to join the the fun in Texas. Register today!
WORLD'S LARGEST MS RESEARCH CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCES IN PROGRESSIVE MS, GUT MICROBIOME, MANAGING SYMPTOMS AND NEW APPROACHES TO RESTORING FUNCTION
More than 2,000 presentations were made at the European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS (ECTRIMS) meeting held in London, England in September. The world's largest gathering of MS researchers convened more than 9,000 scientists, clinicians and industry representatives from across the globe, including many National MS Society-funded researchers, meeting and presenting on cutting-edge MS research progress. Learn about their exciting work here!
GET CONNECTED, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You are more than just a number when you volunteer with the National MS Society. We want to match you to the perfect opportunity that meets your needs and abilities so that together we can do more. Go to volunteerMS.org and follow three easy steps to get connected to our volunteer engagement team!
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OCTOBER DISCUSSION OF THE MONTH: PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical therapists (PT) evaluate and address the body's ability to move and function, with particular emphasis on walking and mobility, strength, balance, posture, fatigue and pain. Have you tried physical therapy to treat MS symptoms? What were the results? What tips would you have for others who are considering this form of rehabilitation? What questions do you have about PT? Join the discussion.
JOIN A FALL WALK EVENT BECAUSE WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER
Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together, we become a powerful force. And with every step we take, every dollar we raise…we’re that much closer. Together, we will end MS forever.
JOIN A NEW SELF-HELP GROUP
Connect with others living with MS who are newly diagnosed in College Station on the first Saturday of each month! This Self-Help Group is open to people with MS, family and friends. The group meetings will focus on topic discussions, general sharing among members, with occasional speakers during the year.
Meets the first Saturday of each month
10 a.m. to noon
Larry Ringer Library Meeting Room
1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway
College Station, TX 77845
Please contact the leader before attending to verify the date and location of the meeting.
Learn about these groups and others throughout Texas by vising our website.
SOCIETY QUARTERLY GOAL PROGRESS REPORT AVAILABLE
The Goal Progress Report for the third quarter of FY2016 summarizes April through June progress in each strategic plan goal area. The report tracks our progress against the FY2016-2018 Strategic Plan, and also articulates how our collective impact better ensures people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
PREVIEW THE FALL MS CONNECTION
The fall issue of MS Connection is now available online. The issue covers October-December and features the Everyday Matters program, profiles Society Partners in MS Care, celebrates caregivers and much more.
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