CAN DO MS MONTHLY WEBINAR: TIRED OF BEING TIRED? TIPS, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO KEEP YOU GOING
Fatigue can be one of the most challenging symptoms you have to deal with when you are living with multiple sclerosis. MS fatigue is more than just being tired; you can feel exhausted, weary, weak and totally depleted without any reason. Join us in this webinar to understand the definition of fatigue, but more importantly, strategies on how to boost your energy, make your activities of daily living easier and improve your participation in the things that are important in your life. Register now for the call on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. CST.
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WE'RE STRONGER TOGETHER. WALK MS.
Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. It's why Walk MS matters so much. And it's why you matter so much. 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. Register today!
- Saturday, Oct. 24 Walk MS: Austin
- Saturday, Oct. 24 Walk MS: Sugar Land
- Saturday, Oct. 24 Walk MS: The Woodlands
- Sunday, Nov. 8 Walk MS: Houston
- Saturday, Nov. 21 Walk MS: Kemah
MUCKFEST MS HOUSTON, NOVEMBER 14
MuckFest MS is the fun mud and obstacle 5K for everyone. If you can laugh, you can do it. No special training required. Have a blast on mountains of mud and 18+ outrageous obstacles that will spin, swing, and fling you and your teammates up, down, and sideways. The event is built for laughs, but we’re also on a serious mission: to support people living with multiple sclerosis and to bring us closer to a world free of MS. And you’ll feel great knowing that 100% of your team’s fundraising dollars support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Register today!
BE INSPIRED AT THIS YEAR'S DALLAS ON THE MOVE LUNCHEON, NOV. 13
The National MS Society will host the 9th Annual Dallas On the Move Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas on Friday, November 13 from 11:00am-1:00pm. The annual luncheon, which raises funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis, will feature Keynote Speaker Jason DaSilva, Emmy Award winning artist and filmmaker who at the age of 25 was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This year’s emcee for the event will be Kate Milliken, founder of MyCounterpane.com and host of MS Learn Online. Buy your tickets today.
CONVERSATIONS WITH ANN ROMNEY
Ann Romney's own experience living with MS has helped bring understanding about an unpredictable, chronic disease that has as many different faces and stories as the people living with it. This month, you have the opportunity to attend Conversations with Ann Romney, a discussion of her upcoming memoir and journey with multiple sclerosis. Tickets for one of the stops on her book tour (Houston - Oct. 21, Austin - Oct. 22, and Dallas - Oct. 23) are now available. Mrs. Romney is graciously donating 20% of the proceeds back to the Society when you enter the promo code EndMS.
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READ THE LATEST MSCONNECTION
The fall issue of MSConnection is now available to read online. See how our scholars are making an impact and more!
SOCIETY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Fort Worth, TX is proud to again host the Society Leadership Conference, November 5-7, 2015. This annual opportunity brings together volunteers from across the country to celebrate, inspire, educate, and share so we are equipped for the important work still ahead to create a world free of MS. Conference activities include general sessions and workshops, breakout sessions designed to connect volunteers around fundraising and meeting the needs of people living with MS, and an opportunity to hear from organizational leaders, including Society CEO Cyndi Zagieboylo. Register today!
SAN ANTONIO EDUCATION PROGRAM
Registration is now open for a free JUMPSTART Program in San Antonio, TX on Nov. 7, with Can Do MS! It’s an educational and interactive program for people with MS and their support partners. Space is limited; learn more and register today!
DO YOU HAVE A SOLUTION TO AN MS CHALLENGE?
The MS Entrepreneurs grant program, presented by The Kanaly Foundation, seeks to fund creative projects dedicated to improving the lives of those living with MS. The next application deadline is October 15, 2015. Learn more about the program, find inspiration from past projects and apply today.
EFFECTS OF MS ON EMPLOYMENT
If you live with MS or care for someone who does, the MS community needs to hear from you. This short survey will help us better understand how MS affects employment around the world. Results will be included in a report for World MS Day 2016 and will help us increase awareness and communicate with legislators and employers about how they can help people living with MS to remain in the workforce. Take the survey today!
DISCUSSION OF THE MONTH: DEPRESSION IN MS
Depression is not a sign of personal weakness. It is a significant, potentially life-threatening, symptom of MS that interferes with function and quality of life and makes other MS symptoms feel worse. Have you experienced depression related to your MS? Share your experiences, tips and questions this month at MSConnection.org.
BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
Nominations are being accepted now through October 15, 2015 for the South Central Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will exemplify our core values of commitment, integrity, leadership, excellence and teamwork. Learn more about the role and responsibilities of trustees and how to apply.
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