The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.
We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
- We are moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure.
- We are moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis.
- We are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence.
- We are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now.
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News About the Society
National MS Society Names Congressman Russ Carnahan as Representative of the Year
May 08, 2008
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society honored U.S. Congressman Russ Carnahan of Missouri, 3rd Congressional District, today as its 2007 Representative of the Year. The award was presented at the Society’s annual gathering of MS activists in Washington, DC. This is the highest honor the Society awards to public officials.
National MS Society Names Richard Durbin as Senator of the Year
May 08, 2008
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society honored U.S. Senator Richard “Dick” Durbin of Illinois as its 2007 Senator of the Year. The award was presented May 8, 2008, at the Society’s annual gathering of MS activists in Washington, DC. This is the highest honor the Society awards to public officials.
61 New Research Projects Launched Totaling $24 Million To Propel Multiple Sclerosis Research
Apr 04, 2008
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has just committed $24 million to support 61 new MS research projects as part of its annual $50 million international effort to spur momentum in cutting-edge MS research. This financial commitment is the latest investment in the Society’s relentless research effort to prevent, treat and cure MS.
MS Workplace Launched To Support People Living With Multiple Sclerosis Achieve Career Goals
Mar 26, 2008
On behalf of the more than 400,000 Americans living with MS, Monster®, the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Biogen Idec and Elan, are joining together to launch MS Workplace, a first-of-its-kind online initiative that will provide MS-specific career advice, workplace tips, and job postings targeted toward the MS community.
Loss of Mobility Found to Impact Quality of Life and Emotional and Financial Health of Most People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Mar 25, 2008
Two new complementary surveys provide groundbreaking data on the impact of walking impairment on people living with multiple sclerosis, revealing challenges related to quality of life, family relationships, independence, work, financial security and other areas.