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The National MS Society Partners with Pour le Monde® for a Fragrance That Makes “Cents” For People Living with MS

Apr 29, 2013
New York, NY…The National MS Society has been selected by Pour le Monde®, a 100% natural fragrance company, as one of their partners in the initial launch of their three (3) fragrances.

National MS Society statement concerning the Boston Marathon

Apr 16, 2013
The National MS Society’s thoughts and sympathies are with all of the individuals and families affected by the tragic events surrounding the Boston Marathon.

Emerging Therapies, Risk Factors and Other MS Research News from American Academy of Neurology Meeting

Apr 10, 2013
Over 12,000 neurologists and other researchers convened at the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) annual meeting in San Diego in March to share progress in understanding and treating neurological diseases like MS. In most cases, studies presented are considered preliminary. Many of the results will be analyzed more thoroughly, and usually published in peer-reviewed science and medical journals. Confidence in a study’s findings grows when it is repeated by others, with similar results.

Annette Funicello, beloved 1950s Disney “Mouseketeer” and 1960s movie star, died April 8th at the age of 70 from complications of multiple sclerosis

Apr 08, 2013
Annette Funicello, beloved 1950s Disney “Mouseketeer” and 1960s movie star, died April 8th at the age of 70 from complications of multiple sclerosis. “Our condolences and heart felt best wishes go out to Annette’s family,” shares Cyndi Zagieboylo, president and CEO of the National MS Society. “The love we all had for her since she debuted as a Disney Mouseketeer has put a very personal face on MS for millions of Americans and helped rally them to the MS movement to end this disease forever.”

SOCIETY CO-SPONSORS RALLY FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH

Apr 05, 2013
Thousands gather to raise awareness of the critical need to make funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) a priority