MARCH 2013 – IS MS Awareness Month

We are
geared up and ready to accelerate MS awareness for the upcoming 2013 National
Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month® (NMSEAM). NMSEAM is an effort
by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation to raise the public’s awareness of
multiple sclerosis. The vital goals of this campaign, which happens annually in
March, are to promote an understanding of the scope of this disease, and to
assist those with MS in making educated decisions about their healthcare.

MSF’s 2013 theme is: 
When MS Gets You Down, Don’t Give Up:      A.D.A.P.T.  Assess, Decide, Adjust, Prepare, and Try 

New
teleconferences, video presentations, educational programs, and fact sheets
have been developed to provide information on how to incorporate this strategy
into your life, and how to adapt to some of the specific changes that MS is
likely to bring.

Many caring
friends of the MSF have gotten involved in NMSEAM by hosting special events
designed to raise MS awareness and/or raise funds. Benefits of these events are
substantial – not only to the MSF but to the organizers, too. Participants
develop camaraderie and make new friends. Find spirit and satisfaction having
fun and helping such an important cause!

An essential
tool to your NMSEAM outreach is the Awareness Kit, which features informative
fact sheets related to the theme as well as fun and useful items. Also
available are kits containing general information about MS, perfect for giving
to others who want to learn more about the disease and how they might help.

Another
great way to get involved is by participating in our initiative. How have you
successfully adapted to some aspect of living with MS? Share your story!
Connecting with others and inspiring others can be an uplifting part of the
NMSEAM experience. Grand prize winner of the initiative will win a tablet
computer! To learn more visit our website at www.msfocus.org
and find an application in the winter 2013 issue of the MSFocus magazine.

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