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New Mexico | August 2015


MS Entrepreneurs - Deadline Oct. 15

What exactly is an MS Entrepreneur? Anyone with the passion and time to identify a need and develop a solution can be an MS Entrepreneur. The MS Entrepreneurs program presented by The Kanaly Foundation seeks to provide grants to these individuals so that funding won't stand in the way of change. Start thinking today about an unmet need in the MS community that you might want to address, such as accessibility, wellness, social support, technology or education. The next application deadline is October 15. Learn more about the program, find inspiration from past projects and apply at MSEntreprenuers.org.   


News and Notes


Telelearnings & Webinars

CAN DO MS MONTHLY WEBINAR: Taking Charge of Your MS Transitions: A Solution Focused Approach
Learn to identify four important transitions that occur among individuals and loved ones who live with multiple sclerosis by attending this month's webinar. Register now for the call on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. CST.

PREPARING FOR MS DOCTOR VISITS
Learn tips to prepare for successful visits with your doctor. Kathy Costello, MSCN, Vice President, Healthcare Access, National MS Society shares ideas on how to build a true partnership with your provider. Register now for the call on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. CST or Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. CST.

>> Learn more about online information and resources, including recorded webinars, by visiting our website. 


AUGUST DISCUSSION OF THE MONTH: PARENTS WITH MS 
MS happens to families, not just individuals. Whether you have a parent with MS or are the parent with MS, we're sure you have unique questions, experiences and tips. Share them below, and check back in later this month as we discuss your questions with Dr. Deborah Miller. Share your experiences and questions this month on MSConnection.org. 


BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
Nominations are now being accepted for the South Central Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will exemplify our core values of commitment, integrity, leadership, excellence and teamwork. Individuals interested in being considered for nomination to the National MS Society South Central Board of Trustees should submit a letter of interest and a biography, along with full name, mailing address, email and phone number. If you are nominating a third party, please include their consent to the nomination. Nominees will be notified of board member expectations, responsibilities, and fiduciary and time commitments. Final candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Governance Committee. Please submit nominations to Mireya Zapata by October 15.

EVERYDAY MATTERS: LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
You are invited to join a program starting this month in Las Cruces, NM with an exciting 5-week curriculum called Everyday Matters: Living Your Best Life with MS. Videos, handouts and presentations by Dr. Celinda Levy will help you increase your knowledge of the principles of positive psychology and gain an udnerstanding of how these principles can be used as a strategy for living with MS. The program will be held Wednesday evenings from Aug. 12- Sept. 9. Learn more and register today.


#VolunteerMS

CONNECT THROUGH VOLUNTEERING
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: 1) watch the orientation video, 2) check out volunteer opportunities in your area, and 3) complete the online interest form.


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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.

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