Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Marks March As MS Awareness Month

February 27, 2007

Join the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) in raising awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) during the month of March. MSAA will be hosting various events designed to expand knowledge, understanding, and support of individuals whose lives are affected by multiple sclerosis.

Activities planned for March include:

•  Regional events and programs will highlight themes such as intimacy and MS, newly diagnosed issues, and symptom management.

•  MSAA will participate in the National MS Society's annual MS Public Policy Conference scheduled for March 11-14 in Washington , DC . MSAA joins other MS organizations in advocating for increased federal funding for MS research.

•  The Everybody Falls CD launch party and auction at the Home and Guest House in New York City is scheduled for Friday, March 2, 2007. Everybody Falls features the music of Erik Kjelland and was produced by Jilladair Carlson, who has MS. Carlson has spearheaded this fundraising opportunity for MSAA by enlisting the help of some of Hollywood's best, as guests will have the opportunity to bid on items donated by George Clooney, Mary Tyler Moore, Maria Sharapova and more. For more information on the CD and launch party please visit www.everybodyfalls.com or call (877) 783-7516.

A list of Educational Events for March is below; to view other upcoming events please visit MSAA's Calendar of Events. There are also opportunities to volunteer with MSAA, as well as ways to support MSAA's mission, during MS Awareness Month.

Educational Events

Tuesday, March 6, 2007, You Have Questions; We Have the Answers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please join us at the Chart House in Philadelphia for a round table discussion. Presenters include Dr. Donald Barone and Kathy Barone, RN. Program sponsored by Berlex, Inc. Registration begins promptly at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact Helene Hoffman at (800)532-7667, ext 149 or hhoffman@msassociation.org

Thursday, March, 8 2007 , For Women Only, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Topics of discussion will include nutrition, health and wellness, relationships and communicating with your neurologist, just to name a few. Join presenters Dr. Dina Jacobs and Peggy Walsh, M.S., Psychotherapist at Creeds Restaurant in King of Prussia. Program sponsored by Berlex, Inc. For more information & details contact Helene Hoffman at (800)532-7667, ext 149 or hhoffman@msassociation.org

Saturday, March 10, 2007, You Have Questions; We Have the Answers, Timonium , Maryland.Please join Adam Kaplin, MD, Karen DeBusk, RN, BSN, MSCN and Kathy Zachowski, PhD from John Hopkins MS Center for an educational event at Christopher – Daniel Restaurant in Timonium. Saturday, March 10, 2007. Registration begins promptly at 10:00am. This event is provided free of charge through an unrestricted grant from Teva Neuroscience. Please RSVP no later than Thursday, March 1, 2007. To register or for more information, contact Helene Hoffman at (800)532-7667, ext 149 or hhoffman@msassociation.org

Wednesday, March, 21, 2007, Physicians Program, Hamilton, New Jersey. Please join MSAA for a program with Dr. Arnold Witte affiliated with Capital Health Systems at Mercer. This is a program developed for Physicians Only. The program will be at Rats Restaurant, “The Garden for Sculpture” 16 Fairground Rd. Hamilton , NJ . For more information, contact Helene Hoffman at (800)532-7667, ext 149 or hhoffman@msassociation.org

Friday, March 23, 2007, A Couple's Perspective on Multiple Sclerosis featuring Val and Randy Vissia, Great Falls, Montana. Program will begin at 6:00 pm. Please check back for further details. To RSVP or for more information please contact the Northwest Regional Office at (800)532-7667, ext.131 or email suep@montana.com

Saturday, March 31, 2007, Saddle Up and Learn the Facts About MS, Odessa, Florida. Join MSAA for an educational event on the value of pet therapy, exercise, balance, mobility and coordination. The program will feature Dr. Arthur Pedregal, Motivational Speaker/Teva Advocate, Mary Jordan and Edie Dopking, PhD and will take place at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc. in Odessa,Florida. Registration begins at10:00 am. For more information, contact Helene Hoffman at (800)532-7667, ext 149 or hhoffman@msassociation.org

Anyone wishing additional information about MS and its treatments may contact MSAA's Helpline consultants by calling (800) 532-7667. Media questions should be directed to Andrea Borkowski at (800) 532-7667, ext. 123 or Amanda Bednar at (800) 532-7667, ext. 122.

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