The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Awarded a Grant to Develop a Life Coaching Program
July 11, 2008
Through a generous charitable gift from the Bayer USA Foundation, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) will develop a Life Coaching program for individuals in the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. This program will provide an innovative way for individuals with MS to interact with each other while developing critical problem-solving strategies. To help teach these skills, life coaches will use real life events to help find practical solutions to daily challenges individuals with MS may face. Life coaches will meet with clients through group sessions over the phone or online.
"MSAA is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis and we are always looking to develop new programs and services to assist the MS community," said Doug Franklin, MSAA president and CEO. "The Life Coaching program provides us with another excellent opportunity to further our mission. We are grateful to the Bayer Healthcare Foundation for their generous support of this program."
The Life Coaching program will launch as a pilot program during summer 2008. It is the hope of MSAA that after an individual has been through the Life Coaching program they will utilize the skill sets learned and apply them to their daily lives to meet any future challenges that arise.
"We are proud to support and work with patient advocacy groups such as MSAA, which work tirelessly to improve the lives of people with MS," said Ludger Heeck, Ph.D., vice president and general manager, specialized therapeutics, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. "This donation reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting those who are affected by the condition."
The Bayer USA Foundation is the primary source of philanthropic giving throughout the United States for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. It supports programs that enhance the quality-of-life, provide unique and enriching opportunities that connect diverse groups and ensure preparedness for tomorrow's leaders.
Please be sure to check msassociation.org and The Motivator for updates on this program.
Amanda Bednar
PR Manager
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
abednar@msassociation.org
(800) 532-7667, ext 122
