New Mexico Edition - January 2014
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Achieve Your Goals in 2014!
Whatever situations you are facing in life, the National MS Society is a resource available to you, especially when it comes to achieving employment, career, financial and personal goals.
The South Central Region is pleased to offer Professional Career and Life Coaching to people living with MS who want to learn how to manage stress and energy in their current job, want to change career goals or improve current employment circumstances, or want to understand how and when to talk to their employers about MS. Our coaches are qualified individuals living with MS who understand the physical and cognitive challenges you face. Working one-on-one over the phone with a coach can help you take effective, focused actions to achieve balance between work, life and MS symptoms.
Additionally, the Society offers a Financial Planning Program. It's never too early to begin planning financially for the future - evaluating your income, assets, debts, benefits, and other resources is essential to being well-prepared for a future with MS. Financial Service Professional (FSP) volunteers provide pro bono financial planning and education over the phone to people living with MS and their families. Learn about basic budgeting, savings vehicles, insurance analysis and claims assistance, employee benefits analysis, retirement planning, estate planning, and legal planning.
To learn more about either of these programs, please visit our website or contact Susan LaCombe at 469-619-4711.
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News & Programs
Join us for the 2014 South Central Annual Meeting & MS Research Teleconference on Friday, February 7, 1:30-2:30pm MST. The National MS Society South Central Region will present the voting results of the 2014 Board of Trustees and review the financial position of the organization. Special guest speaker, Joel S. Patcher, PhD, will address progressive MS. To learn more or to register, visit our website.
Deadline Jan 15 For Scholarship Applications: MS shouldn't stand in the way of an education. That is why the Society offers college scholarships to highly qualified students who are diagnosed with MS or have a parent living with MS. The 2014 applications are still available. Visit our website to learn more about qualifications and the process. The deadline to submit your application is today, Jan. 15, 2014.
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Webinar Series: Can Do MS offers a monthly webinar, taking place the second Tuesday of the month. Each session gives insight from MS experts representing different medical fields so participants can ask questions and learn more about managing their MS from the comfort of their home, free of charge. The next session is February 11, titled: Keeping Your Relationship Alive: The Physical and Emotional Aspects of Intimacy in MS. The one-hour call begins at 6pm MST.
Get Connected - Volunteer: Volunteering for the National MS Society is a great way to get connected to others who share your experiences and passions. From volunteering at an event to sharing your professional skills and personal talents, there is a need and opportunity for everyone. Learn more at our next Orientation on Thursday, January 23, starting at 5pm MST. Attend in-person or online.
Registration Closes Today: 2014 New Mexico Public Policy Conference: Your voice can make a difference. Join MS Activists on January 29 in Santa Fe to connect and meet with state legislators in order to engage them in the MS movement. Never been to the Capitol? Don't know your elected officials? Don't worry - MS Activists and National MS Society staff will be your partners every step of the way. We just need you to take the first step and register by today!
Research Update: In 2013, we continued to see the fruits of our research investment grow as significant research progress was made in the areas of stopping MS, restoring function and ending MS forever. Read more about the advancements made, particularly in the areas of progressive MS, nervous system repair and wellness/lifestyle impact.
Office Closure: In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the National MS Society offices will be closed Monday, January 20.
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If you or someone you know has been affected by MS, you are not alone. Contact the National MS Society to speak to an MS Navigator for resources on living with MS, upcoming programs, counseling and more. We provide services for anyone wanting to learn more about MS and the daily challenges of living with MS, including individuals, care partners, friends and family members.
www.MSnewmexico.org 1-800-344-4867 (opt 1)
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