National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
Mission:
The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, and advocate on critical issues regarding multiple sclerosis. By supporting and assisting those affected by MS, the mission is to end the devasting effects of this disease.
Events:
PGA Tour MS150 Bike Tour
MS Walk
Dinner of Champions
Women Against MS Luncheons
Golf Tournament
Circle of Hope
Stats:
North Florida Chapter serves over 18,000 people in 34 counties. Largest private sponsor of MS research in the world. Total support in 2004 was over $184.5 million.
Services:
Educational programs-medical, social and psychological
Self-Help Groups
Children's newsletter- Keep S'myelin
Teen newsletter- Teen InsideMS
Knowledge is Power program
Help:
Volunteers for events
Mentors
Educating public about MS
Contact:
Christi Snyder
4237 Salisbury Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 406
Jacksonville, FL 32216
christine.snyder@fln.nmss.org
www.nationalmssociety.org/FLN
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