Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom
2400 East Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Please utilize the complimentary valet parking, available to guests at the entrance of the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom.

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Event Chair:
Terry Ashoff Johnson

About the Luncheon
Join the National MS Society, Arizona Chapter and other outstanding women for an afternoon of inspiration, motivation and empowerment as we move towards a world free of MS. Share the joys of a fine lunch while watching an inspirational program emceed by Tara Hitchcock of "Good Morning Arizona" and with featured keynote speaker Kristie Salerno Kent. Guests may also choose to buy tickets for a live raffle to be held during the program. 

Click here to see pictures from the 2007 WAMS Luncheon

Special Guest
Kristie Salerno Kent

A few years after Kristie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She decided that she was not going to give up her dreams of performing just because of her MS diagnosis. Kristie took on the role of an MS Lifelines Ambassador and travels the country speaking and singing for others who are affected by the disease. Now her performances are for a purpose and not just entertainment.  As a songwriter, Kristie writes from her own experiences and many of her songs were created from pages of her personal journal.

Kristie's debut solo CD, "Believe" is a heartfelt testimony of her determination to succeed despite adversity.  Her powerful and richly textured voice combined with her honest lyrics and memorable melodies make you BELIEVE that anything is possible.

Watch "The Show Must Go On", a short video created by Kristie about her experience with MS. This video was one of six nationwide to be featured in the National MS Society Moving Forward Film Festival.

Women Against MS Raffle
Tickets will be available for purchase at the luncheon for $25 each or 5 for $100. Credit cards will be accepted.

Spa Basket
Gift certificate to the Arizona Biltmore Spa, complete set of European bath towels, two “his” and “her” style spa bath robes, two silk bath mats, 12 hand made organic goat’s milk luxury soaps in a dish, 12 hand made organic bath fizzes, and 1 spa make up mirror (wall mounted style). Package valued at $2,500.

Jewelry Basket
A mocha-colored pearl bracelet with 14K gold clasp and a $200 gift certificate to Schmitt Jewelers. Package valued at $500.

Travel Basket
A one-night stay at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale with complimentary breakfast at Cafe ZuZu, plus two roundtrip airline tickets to any destination Southwest Airlines flies. Package valued at $850.

Fashion Basket
A luxurious sampling of The WORTH Collection. Includes two scarves, three shawls and a $250 gift certificate towards a purchase at the WORTH Collection Trunk Show. Package valued at $1,250.

Food & Entertainment Basket
Gift certificate from Mary Coyle Ice Cream Parlor and a voucher for two tickets to a Classics Concert provided by The Phoenix Symphony. Package valued at $200.

About WAMS
Women Against MS (WAMS) is a nationwide education and fundraising program. WAMS creates a social environment for likeminded people to gather, learn about multiple sclerosis, and raise funds to fight MS. Each WAMS event has a steering committee of women leaders committed to the MS cause who ask their friends and business associates to join them for lunch and make a set minimum charitable donation to help create a world free MS.

While men are certainly welcome to join this event, it was founded by women who wanted to join together in moving towards a cure for MS. Two thirds of the people living with MS are women, and women often are the care providers for everyone else. The WAMS luncheon creates an opportunity to empower each other to create a better future for those living with MS today and those who haven't yet been diagnosed.

Join the amazing group of women in the Arizona community who are doing something about MS now. Register to attend the WAMS luncheon in Phoenix.

Registration

Register online (below), or by phone at 1-800-344-4867, option 2. Please pre-register by April 16, 2008.

Registration Fee: $75