MS Connection Spring 2011

DELAWARE CHAPTER

MSCONNECTION MOVING TOWARD A WORLD FREE OF MS

SPRING 2011

Starting a Tradition Captains Discuss Walk MS Team For most businesses, a tradition means a company holiday party or a yearly retreat.

For the Eagle Group of Dover, one of their main traditions is participating in the Walk MS: Historic Dover Walk in support of Amy Pratt and others they know with MS. The tradition began when Amy was diagnosed with MS in 2002. Taking advice from her Aunt, who is also living with MS, she was determined not to give up, and to never stop moving. Since then, the team has participated in six walk events.

Amy and Jackie with the Eagle Group Team Mascot “Princess Sadie”

“Each year is very special for me.

Walk MS keeps me going. I’m not good with support groups, so it reminds me that I

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Look Inside and on the back cover for a full list of ways to get involved! www.msdelaware.org have the constant support of my co-workers, friends, and members of my church,” shared Amy. Jackie Poquette, the co-captain of the team and Human Resource Manager for the Eagle Group, has played a key role in growing this tradition since 2008. Last year, thanks to Amy and Jackie’s combined leadership, the Eagle Group Team recruited 106 participants and raised nearly $5,000.

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Walk MS 4-5

Research 7

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PRESIDENT’S IMPRESSIONS

If Not You, Then Who? My father used to say that to me all throughout my childhood. He used this especially when I didn’t want to do something. Typically it was used for a whole host of projects, chores, and basically anything he felt Kate Cowperthwait was rooted in morality or President common good.

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I felt it was more child rearing by guilt, which I would come to know intimately as I grew.

In the early years it was, “if you don’t play with that child, then who will? You have to set an example. You have to do the right thing.

If you let your friends talk about others, what will they say about you?”

In the 50s and 60s, it was about civil rights. Rosa Parks set this example on a bus in Alabama: “If we don’t stand firm against racial segregation, who will?”

Guilt. Management by guilt, couched with social conscience. Now I’m an adult, with adult

decisions and consequences of my own. I probably managed my own children the same as my father, because we ended up at the same place.

If not you, then who? If you don’t participate with your government, then you get the government you deserve. If we don’t participate in the MS Movement, then who will? Who will let our legislators know that there are real people here in Delaware who have real needs if we don’t tell them? If we as people who want to do something about MS don’t ask for more research funding, then who will?

This spring, we have five WalkMS events. If you don’t ask your friends to come out and walk, then who will? We have an opportunity to help our elected officials hear what it’s like to have MS. If you don’t, then who will?

I guess what I’m trying to say is, that if we don’t work to find the cure, then who will? It’s up to us, so won’t you join me? Because if you won’t, then who will?

Kate

2011 Public Policy Conference Hundreds of activists from more than 65 MS Society chapters across the United States will convene in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day advocacy conference from March 7 March 9, 2011. The conference will culminate on March 9th with meetings with federal legislators and their staff on Capitol Hill. See the next issue of MS Connections for a wrap up of the event.

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A Call to action

Tell us what MS = to you!

Visit www.nmss.org and share your story.

MS =

fighting for my future Join the Movement速 Create a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis

Join us for Caring Hands: May 7, 2011 Teams of volunteers will travel to homes throughout Delaware to assist those who are living with MS. Typically, volunteers help with household jobs that are challenging to someone living with MS, including house cleaning, organizing closets or garages, interior painting, raking leaves, cleaning gutters, and small home repairs.

We hope that you will join in on the fun this year, and brighten the day of someone who is living with MS. If you would like a team of volunteers to come to your home, call our office and ask for Carol. If you would like to help and be on a volunteer team, call our office and ask for Ainsley. 302-655-5610 or 1-800-FightMS. TOLL-FREE NUMBER (800) 344-4867

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Walk MS

Cover Story Continued starting the Dover Walk in 2010. It was so inspiring to see young children on our team step off the walk, children who I remember participating on our team as infants in strollers,” shared Jackie.

makes us all feel good to know that we are walking for something other than ourselves, for someone else’s benefit,” said Jackie.

They hope to increase the amount of walkers on their Team Eagle Group Kick-Offs team this year; and this 2010 Walk MS in Historic Dover spirited and creative team won’t let fundraising intimidate them! They Walk MS 2011 plan to keep it simple and are planning University of Delaware activities to boost Sunday, April 10, 2011 enthusiasm in order to 9:00 AM Registration; 10:00 AM Start meet fundraising goals.

“We try to be imaginative, and food always goes over well here!” said Jackie.

In the past they have organized bake sales, yard sales, “wear your team jersey for $1 day”, pizza sales, raffles for an iPod or a parking space, and much more.

This year’s Wilmington and Dover walks will take place on Saturday, April 16th.

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Wilmington Riverfront Walk Saturday, April 16, 2011 8:00 AM Registration; 9:00 AM Start Historic Dover Walk Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:00 AM Registration; 10:00 AM Start Twilight at Heritage Shores Friday, April 29, 2011 5:00 PM Registration; 6:00 PM Start Twilight at Baywood Greens Friday, June 3, 2011 5:00 PM Registration; 6:00 PM Start For more info or to register visit www.delawarewalk.org or call (302) 655-5610

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Thinking about starting your own team this year?

Both captains agree that the key is to start early and not be intimidated by fundraising.

“Most people do not realize how big their networks really are.

With e-mail, facebook, texting and phone calls, modern technology has made it simple to raise money,” advised Jackie.

And, if you are a team vying for the 2011 best t-shirt in Dover, watch out for Team Eagle Group! They have launched a competition internally for naming the team and designing the t-shirt.

Amy added, “Everyone knows someone affected

by MS, and I like to get out there and sign people up.”

Amy and Jackie hope that you’ll join the movement by signing up for a 2011 Walk MS event near you!

Events

June 11 & 12 Newtown Square, PA. Registration Fee: April 18 - June 8: $60 June 9 & 10: $75 Mud Run Philly is a 10K (approximately 6.3 miles) race with boot camp-style obstacles that have been surrounded by or consist entirely of mud. People cheer as contestants slip, slide, and slosh their way to victory! The registration fee is between $40-$70 depending on when you register. You are also required to raise a minimum of $100 per person for the National MS Society. This amount is due before you race. 100% of money raised by Delaware participants will be given to the Delaware Chapter.

For more details: www.mudrunms.org or call 215-271-1500

Best 2010 Walk MS Team T-Shirts

Twilight at Baywood Greens: Woods Walkers captained by Marty McLaren

Historic Dover: Dominee’s Team captained by Jane Wingfield

Twilight at Heritage Shores: The Fire Dragons captained by Samantha Lahman-Quillen

University of Delaware: The Jocks Rock! captained by Lauren Jock

Wilmington Riverfront: Stephanie’s Stars captained by Kathleen Scott

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CHAPTER NEWS

Bike MS: Crankin for a Cure Sunday, May 15, 2011 Registration opens at 7:00 AM/ Ride begins at 8:00 AM Crankin’ for a Cure is a great training ride for Bike to the Bay. Enjoy a 30-mile loop starting at Appoquinimink High School, or do the loop twice for 60 miles! This scenic route will take you through downtown Middletown, rural Delaware, and Blackbird State Forest. A light lunch and beverages will be provided at Appoquinimink High School at the conclusion of the ride, with rest stops, bike mechanics, and support-and-gear vehicles along the route.

Share the Challenge Bring your friends, family, and co-workers along for the ride! Form a team of four or more people. The money you raise will provide research and support for people affected by MS. Plus, if you raise $100 or more in pledges, you will qualify for Bike Shop Gift Certificates and more!

For more information or to register visit www.crankin4acure.org or call 302-655-5610 or 1-800-FIGHTMS.

Ed Pankowski & Gene Mayhew

MSCONNECTION, SPRING 2011 2 Mill Rd., Suite 106, Wilmington DE 19806 (302) 655-5610 • www.MSdelaware.org (800) 344-4867 • www.nationalMSsociety.org

The information provided by the Society is based on professional advice, published experience, and expert opinion. Information provided in response to questions does not constitute therapeutic recommendations or prescriptions. The Society recommends that all questions and information be discussed with a personal physician and does not endorse products or services. Such names appear here solely because they are considered valuable information. The Society assumes no liability for the use or contents of any mentioned products or services.

Chapter officers Chair: Carl Hertrich, Drexel University Vice chair: Heyward Damon, Jr., DEEP, LLC Governance chair: C heryl Heiks, Cozen O’Conner Audit chair: Maria Schaffer, Mellon Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDASecretary: Gail Jasionowski, AAA Mid-Atlantic approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve Treasurer: Steve Kessler, Bank of America the quality of life for many people with MS. The Society’s medical President: Kate Cowperthwait advisors recommend that people with MS talk with their healthDirectors: H olly Maddams, m.p.a., c.f.r.e. care professionals about using these medications and the effective Helen Serbu strategies and treatments to manage symptoms. Then, call the Debra Veenema Society at (800) 344-4867. Or visit www.nationalMSsociety.org.

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RESEARCH

The world of MS research In October, more than 5,500 neurologists and other investigators from around the world covered almost every aspect of current MS research in some 900 scientific presentations and posters at the annual ECTRIMS (European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis) conference in Gothenberg, Sweden.

In a separate session, Dr. Antonio Uccelli of the University of Genoa described attempts to stop MS progression using infusions of an individual’s own bone marrow or blood stem cells (mesenchymal cells). Dr. Uccelli is now collaborating on a study that he hopes will show that these cells are beneficial.

Restoring function

Several research teams reported progress in improving quality of life and specific symptoms, including fatigue and mobility issues, through group physical therapy, and Some research highlights supervised aerobics, yoga and resistance training classes. Another study suggested that memory A newly completed two-year, phase III trial of training can improve brain function. Many teriflunomide, an oral compound that inhibits reports focused on CCSVI specific immune cells, Two different doses of (chronic cerebrospinal venous in 1,088 people with relapsing MS, found teriflunomide significantly insufficiency), with mixed or conflicting results. Lab positive results. Dr. Paul reduced the rate of MS studies identified additional O’Connor of the University relapses by up to 31.5% molecules that may block the of Toronto reported that two different doses of compared to placebo, and ability of myelin-making cells to repair damage caused by teriflunomide significantly the higher dose reduced the MS; selectively turning them off reduced the rate of MS risk of disability progression could be useful for encouraging relapses by up to 31.5% myelin repair in people with compared to placebo, by 29.8%.

MS. and that the higher dose reduced the risk of disability progression by Risk factors 29.8%. It also reduced the risk of new MS lesions and reduced disease activity. Additional clinical Dr. Trond Riise of the University of Bergen trials are under way. reviewed the growing list of factors that may contribute to an individual’s susceptibility to Other medications also show promise at various developing MS, and pointed to current studies trial stages. An oral compound called firategrast that may lead to a better understanding of the caused a significant decrease in the rate of new interactions and variations of these multiple risk MRI-detected lesions in a six-month trial in factors. relapsing-remitting MS. Ocrelizumab, which targets and kills immune B cells, reduced new For a more complete report on the conference, lesions by at least 89% over placebo in a 24-week search “ECTRIMS” at nationalmssociety.org. trial.

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LIVING WITH MS

Learn about MS— anytime

who might benefit, pros, cons and potential side effects. There are more than 50 other Learn Online videos available. Transcripts (.pdf format) and podcasts (.mp3 audio format) are available for most programs RESEARCH

Correspondents who interview the MS experts not only have a professional background in broadcasting, they have MS themselves. “So what they want to know is often what other people with MS want to know,” said Julie Gibson, special projects consultant for the Society.

Dr. Aaron Miller discusses Gilenya, the first FDAapproved oral therapy for MS.

For 10 years, MS Learn Online has provided educational webcasts, featuring health professionals from all over North America, accessible at nationalMSsociety.org/ mslearnonline any time, day or night.

A recent feature presentation is “Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with MS,” in which Rock Heyman, MD, chief of the division of Neuroimmunology and director of the MS Center, the University of Pittsburgh, explains why people with MS seem to be more prone to sleep disorders. He has some tips for dealing with the problem.

Another new presentation is on Gilenya, the first oral disease-modifying therapy to be FDA-approved. Aaron Miller, MD, professor of neurology at Mount Sinai and medical director at the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis in New York City, discusses Gilenya in two sessions covering how it works,

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Sign up at nationalmssociety.org/ mslearnonline to receive an e-mail whenever a new webcast debuts.

Explore Learn Online videos online: Basic Facts of MS, Treatments, Symptom Management, Healthy Living, Progressive MS, Research, Family Life and Relationships, Employment and Insurance, and En Español.

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, two new videos are added. An update on disease-modifying therapy is generally added once a year.

In a hurry?

Visit Daily Minutes. In 60 seconds you’ll get some basics on Who Gets MS, What is Myelin, What is Relapsing-Remitting MS– and more. Click on the Daily Minute link in the blue box at nationalMSsociety.org/ mslearnonline.

NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Lower the bar There’s always some television special or magazine article to remind us what a pictureperfect holiday should be. But there are no holiday police who will make arrests if the presents aren’t hand-wrapped or the pies come from a bakery. Stress is a trigger for depression and so is exhaustion.

“Start out with the attitude that the holidays are to be enjoyed—and enjoy what you can do,” Winter said. She suggests selecting one tradition that is most important to you and letting the rest go. “It might be making a batch of special cookies or attending a festive event with your family.”

“New” doesn’t have to mean “worse.” Some people find a scaled-back holiday is more enjoyable for everyone. You may rediscover how much you enjoy just being with friends and family after a long year.

Roberta Winter, MSW, LCSW, MSCS, specialized in working with people with MS at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for over 17 years and is now in private practice. She serves on several committees at the Greater Illinois Chapter and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.

“Plan just one major entertaining event—if that,” Winter said. “Then give yourself a lot of time to prepare. Prioritize. Ask people to bring things. Get takeout. Accept all offers of help.” Shopping online saves tiring trips – and gift wrapping. Gift cards are another time and energy saver.

If invitations to holiday get-togethers seem endless, “accept what you can and don’t hesitate to say no. Don’t feel you have to explain why you can’t go,” Winter advised.

Start anew Facing change is a difficult, even painful process—but it’s also essential for moving forward.

“When you stop worrying over meeting the expectations of holidays past you’ll devise new ways to handle things,” Winter concluded.

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NEWS

VISIONS OF TECHNOLOGICAL EQUALITY The da Vinci Awards for Accessibility and Universal Design are given annually for innovations in technologies that enable equal access and opportunity for all people, including those with disabilities.

At a gala event in September at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich., awards were presented for: • Hands-free speech recognition. VoicePower Ultimate makes speech recognition more productive for users with limited hand function.

• A mobility vehicle. The MV-1 is the firstever vehicle designed from the ground up for wheelchair users. An MV-1 in a taxi fleet, for example, would make traveling easier for many.

• An accessible park. Francis Motz County Park, in Michigan.

• Music for everyone. Virtual Music Instrument software allows people with limited movement to create music by manipulating onscreen blocks of color.

• Tongue-operated technology. The Tongue Drive System is a wireless and wearable technology that allows people to control computers, wheelchairs, cell phones and home appliances.

Proceeds from corporate sponsorships and the gala raised almost $135,000 for the Michigan Chapter of the Society. Learn more at youtube. com/davinciawards.

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A 42-acre outdoor recreational area with wheelchairaccessible picnic tables, food service areas, barbeque grills and bathrooms in Michigan.

MS Awareness Week March 14-20, 2011!

This is our national effort to bring about understanding of MS and the people affected by it. To get involved, go to nationalMSsociety.org/msawarenessweek and call us for events in this area.

THE NORTH AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM Our annual North American Education Program includes a video and book focusing on an MS topic. The current NAEP material, called Who? Why? How? — Searching for the Cause of MS, includes discussions with leading medical researchers on the causes of MS and how these efforts may lead to treatments and even finding a cure. Call us for a copy.

WAYS TO GIVE

create a fundraiser to remember Did you know there are literally thousands of ways you can help? People who want to contribute to the mission to end MS are invited to dream up and produce original events that raise money for research and care.

Every year, all over the country, volunteers organize and host golf, billiards and bowling tournaments, auctions and raffles, dinners, concerts, rummage sales, wine tastings, barbecues, motorcycle fun rides, skiing days and dances. Other events include a trap and skeet fun shoot, a bratwurst and bake sale, a boat show and a car show. A sailing party in Minnesota and the 7th Annual Bell Family Rabbit Hunt in Wisconsin each raised thousands of dollars. Holiday themes are also popular, such as Easter egg hunts or Halloween parties with a pay-to-enter costume contest.

The types of benefits to create are limited only by the imagination.

“The idea is to turn someone’s passion into a fundraiser,” said Betty Ross, the Society’s associate vice president for Campaign Development.

These events may raise anything from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars.

There’s no minimum required and certainly no maximum, Ross said. And you don’t even have to create a brand-new event, she added. You can add a fundraising element to pretty much any existing occasion.

How much time it takes to prepare depends on how elaborate the plans are.

They can be as simple as asking friends to pay a few dollars at the door to attend a private party. On the other hand, a large-scale gala might take four to six months, or even longer, to plan.

“We have a lot of cool Society events, but people have their own interests,” said Ross. “Community events reflect how you want to be involved.”

Have a great idea? Call us and ask for Holly.

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Chapter News

University of DElaware PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Have you experienced some functional loss recently?

Was your last assessment more than one year ago?

Now is the time to schedule a FREE ‘pit stop’ with the MS Assessment Program at the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department.

This service is for those who feel they have some level of functional loss.

The assessment may consist of one or more of the following services: • Physical Therapy Assessment •

Occupational Therapy Assessment

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Assistive Device Assessment

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Ambulation Analysis

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Emotional Counseling

• Bowel and Bladder Management Consult •

Nutrition Consultation

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Optometry Exam

Slots are limited! Call Cathy Ciolek at (302) 831-0138 or (302) 831-8893 to schedule an appointment.

Save the Date

MS Pro-Am Golf Tournament Featuring the Delaware Park $2 Million Shoot-out June 27, 2011 White Clay Creek Country Club

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BIKE MS

Bike to the Bay Awards Party Sponsors, cyclists, and volunteers came together at Timothy’s of Newark on February 3rd to celebrate another successful Bike to the Bay! The 2010 Bike to the Bay, raised more than $970,000! Funds raised help to support research on the cause of MS, the development of more effective treatments, and one day soon, a cure.

Congratulations to all our honored guests!

Team Cowbell! accepts award for Best Team Jersey Top Fundraising Team The Y’s Guys - $52,423 Captained by Thomas Harrigan HAC Pack - $46,162 Captained by Cindy & Tom Mannis NRG Energy Indian River Power Plant Captained by Bruce Daisey $36,214 Wilmington Trust- $35,530 Captained by Ted Garrison Cyc-Os - $27,970 Captained by Michael Bonkowski

Here are just a few of the award winners of the night: Best Rest Stop Ellendale Electric Company hosted by Indian River Power Plant NRG Energy Best Veteran Rest Stop Uncle Ted’s & Aunt Polly’s hosted by the Oddfellows & Rebekahs and Kirby & Holloway Bike MS Volunteer of the Year Terry Fresconi Plantations Rest Stop Coordinator SAG Driver of the Year Jon LaRue

Accenture Team High Performance- $25,959 Best Team Tent Captained by David Gingrich Tour de Fruit captained by Sean Clancy Barclays Bank Delaware - $22,045 Captained by Jeff Lacey Rookie of the Year Lisa Harding - $4,034 Williams Law Dawgs - $15,439 Captained by Mike Davis Best Team Name Marvin & Palmer Alpha Generators- $15,231 Wheel Make It captained by Jenn Lease Captained by David Schaen Bank of America - $15,125 Captained by Pete Mazzeo

Top Rookie Team Marvin & Palmer Alpha Generators $15,231 captained by David Schaen

Top Fundraisers Dick Nenno - $16,235 Tom O’Brien - $10,452 Andy Barat - $9,135 Richard Barros - $8,921 Mark Lindell - $8,746 Ronald Bottomley - $7,425 Mike Bonkowski - $7,145 William Martin - $6,625 Mike Davis - $6,350 John Robertson - $6,164 #1 Largest Team HAC Pack captained by Cindy & Tom Mannis 127 members Top Pledge Average Team JPMorgan Chase - $13,267 captained by Edward Wirth

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CHAPTER PROGRAMS

Save the Date for These Upcoming Programs

Get Social Find us on Facebook and Twitter!

April 2-3 : Couples Retreat at the Beach April dates TBD: Mind, Body, Spirit Workshops statewide May 7: Caring Hands Service Day, locations throughout New Castle County May 13-15: Weekend Retreat to Camp Fairlee Manor June 19: MS Day at the Blue Rocks, Frawley Stadium, Wilmington For more information on these upcoming programs, visit www.MSdelaware.org or call (302) 655-5610 or 1-800-FIGHT-MS and ask for Alex.

@MSSocietyDE facebook.com/ mssocietydelware Get up-to-date information about upcoming events, news from our chapter and more!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sunday, June 19th at 1:35pm Wilmington Blue Rocks vs Winston Salem Sunday, July 17th at 5:05pm Delmarva Shorebirds vs Hickory Crawdads

Enjoy indoor & outdoor seating, all you can eat buffet, door prizes, and lots of family fun! For more information, call 302-655-5610 or

800-FIGHT-MS.

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MEMORIALS

Tributes and Memorials

Nov. 11, 2010 – Jan. 31, 2011

In memory of Victor A. DeMilia Maura Boujoukos Helen DeMilia & family Anthony & Ann Paulo Ruth DeMilia & family In memory of Jean E. Petrillo Women of the Moose, Harrington Chapter 229 In memory of Gregory Wilson Williams Herbert Small Sara Sexton Sandra Sexton Curtis Barry & Eileen Guerke

Kenneth & Eleanore Schlotzhauer Kenneth & Carol Derow Donald Pocher Penza & Meuli families In memory of John J. Malone Friends & staff of B & B Music Joseph & Catherine Constantine Calvin & Barbara Blades In memory of Margaret “Meg” Stanzione Nina Berner

Chapter Donations Contact Dick Riggs (302) 655-5610 ext. 124 dick.riggs@nmss.org In honor of Jack & Melinda Jones Ross & Jennifer Robb In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Sidney Hess Grace & Nicholas Marsini

In honor of Donna Blomquist Paige & Tim Barrow

In memory of Brandon Seletos Natalie Arost In memory of Mary Hinkle Diana C. Tarburton In memory of Elizabeth Frost Ann Frost In memory of Leonard Vernon Schlotzhauer Francine & James Murphy Abramo & Barbara Ruggieri Allen & Kathleen Elliott Eileen Stubbs Viars James & Janet O’Harrah Joan Green Paul & Joan Stankiewicz Thomas W. Moor Shirley O’Connor Leon & Elaine Litwa

REmember: You can Donate to the Delaware Chapter at tax time!

Thanks to the efforts of the chapter’s Government Relations Committee, 2010 Delaware tax returns include an option to donate to the Delaware Chapter. Thanks to the success of this new option, we received more than $6,400 from Delaware taxpayers in 2010!

To make your mark in 2011, see DE Schedule III – Contributions to Special Funds and be sure to write in your gift to the MS Society!

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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week March 14-20, 2011

Events subject to change. Check msdelaware.org or call (302) 6555610 for an updated schedule.

Monday 03.14.11 7am - 9 am: Movement event outside of Wilmington’s Central YMCA All Day: Buffalo Wild Wings - Newark-Elkton Road/Limestone Road Proceeds donated to the MS Society with coupon downloaded at msdelaware.org.

6 pm - 9 pm: Chick-Fil-A - Concord Mall Proceeds donated to the MS Society with coupon downloaded at msdelaware.org.

Tuesday 03.15.11 12 - 2 pm: Chapter Open House - Come to enjoy a light lunch provided by Moveable Feast & learn more about the chapter!

Wednesday 03.16.11 5 pm - 9 pm: Moe’s Southwest Grill - All Delaware Locations A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the MS Society. No coupon necessary.

Thursday 03.17.11 All Day: Janssen’s Market - Make a donation of any amount to the MS Society with a coffee purchase and receive a free cupcake.

A day for online activism - To learn how to get involved visit www.msdelaware.org.

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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week March 14-20, 2011

Events subject to change. Check msdelaware.org or call (302) 6555610 for an updated schedule.

Monday 03.14.11 7am - 9 am: Movement event outside of Wilmington’s Central YMCA All Day: Buffalo Wild Wings - Newark-Elkton Road/Limestone Road Proceeds donated to the MS Society with coupon downloaded at msdelaware.org.

6 pm - 9 pm: Chick-Fil-A - Concord Mall Proceeds donated to the MS Society with coupon downloaded at msdelaware.org.

Tuesday 03.15.11 12 - 2 pm: Chapter Open House - Come to enjoy a light lunch provided by Moveable Feast & learn more about the chapter!

Wednesday 03.16.11 5 pm - 9 pm: Moe’s Southwest Grill - All Delaware Locations A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the MS Society. No coupon necessary.

Thursday 03.17.11 All Day: Janssen’s Market - Make a donation of any amount to the MS Society with a coffee purchase and receive a free cupcake.

A day for online activism - To learn how to get involved visit www.msdelaware.org.