The information supplied by the main National MS Society is valuable to not only people who have MS, but also to anyone who is a caregiver, family member, friend, or acquaintance of an individual with Multiple Sclerosis. The MS Society provides services and offers programs designed specifically around MS. This organization can assist people in obtaining equipment, furnishings, or other supplies needed to help function on a daily basis. MS generally causes limited mobility, which sometimes means a loss of independence. Any branch of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is able to find out about items that can be used on loan that would greatly help a person maintain a sense of independence.

Fundraisers, such as an MS Society walk or bike ride are a key component in collecting funds for research. Finding a cure for MS involves a lot of research and it doesn’t come cheap. A constant flow …

Joining a National MS Society walk is a magnificent way to raise awareness and increase the amount of funds coming in to the MS Society for continuing research. There is always a need for research money, since searching for a cure for MS doesn’t come cheap. Walk MS is a movement designed to bring people together for a similar purpose; to fight MS.

To join in on a walk, you can visit the website and find out where the nearest location is to you. A map is provided on the National MS Society’s website. Clicking on one of the ten regions will take you to a new map which has zoomed in on the region you chose. On this new map, places were an MS Walk is taking place will have an orange square next to them. Once the orange square of choice is clicked on, an information bubble appears …

The mission of the National MS Society is to help people with Multiple Sclerosis to remain mobile, address challenges these individuals face each day, and to drive the research of MS forward. When it comes to mobility, people with MS often become very limited in what they are physically capable of doing. Due to muscle weakness, spasms, paralysis of limbs, and other affects experienced in the muscles, being able to carry out daily functions sometimes requires assistance.

Obtaining the necessary equipment to remain independent is how this nonprofit organization helps people remain in their own homes and continue to be self-reliant for as long as possible. People at any stage of MS can receive much needed support when dealing with the daily challenges of having MS. A National MS Society toll-free number is provided for anyone to use when they need encouragement, answers to questions, or just someone to talk …