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National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Toll Free: 1-800-FIGHT MS Local: 757-490-9627 Fax: 757-490-1617 Web: www.fightms.com
Talk to your health care professional and contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT MS to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.
Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDAapproved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis.
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April 2010
Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
For more information or to register, please contact the Chapter office at 757-490-9627 or visit our website at www.fightMS.com>Programs and Services tab.
Employment Teleconference Series In collaboration with the National Capital, New York City-Southern New York, and Greater Delaware Valley Chapters, we are pleased to offer you a series of teleconferences on a variety of employment topics. Each teleconference lasts just one hour and is accessible via a toll-free number. Practical Applications of the ADA Amendments
April 1st at 7:00 pm
Resources for Training and Placing Older Workers
April 8th at 7:00 pm
Considerations for Career Changers
April 15th at 7:00 pm
Starting a Business: With the Right Supports, It’s Easier than you Think
April 22nd at 7:00 pm
We Would Like to Hear From You We are currently in the process of planning Exchange Point Gatherings (Networking Socials for those living with MS in their 20s and 30s) and MS Family Fun Day Events throughout our chapter territory. If you have a suggestion for a location or activity, please call or email Robyn M. Hirsch, Programs & Services Director, at 757-490-9627 or robyn.hirsch@nmss.org.
World MS Day- May 26, 2010 Thank you for all your support during MS Awareness Week**; however, our job is not done! WORLD MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DAY is May 26, 2010. Let’s build on our momentum and get the word out about this unpredictable disease. Visit www.worldmsday.org for information, digital downloads, and more. **If you were unable to attend our Flag Down MS display during MS Awareness Week, we have posted photos for you on our website and on our Facebook page (search National MS Society, Hampton Roads Chapter).
April Self Help Groups For more detailed information on times and locations, call the chapter office at (757) 490-9627. April 1 @ 10:30 am- African American Inspirational Group Hampton Public Library For more information contact D’Andre at (757) 660-3455 or deejazzu44@aol.com. April 7 @ 10 am- Gloucester Group Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center April 8 @ 5:30 pm- Peninsula Evening Group Sentara Careplex Hospital (Conf. Room A) For more information contact Diana at (757) 722-2492. April 13 @ 10 am- Virginia Beach Morning Group Kempsville Library For more information contact Pete at (757) 497-6594 or petercarolhennessy@gmail.com. April 14 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center For more information contact JoAnn at (757) 220- 0902. April 19 - Elizabeth City Group Please contact Melvin at (252) 335-9158 for group time and location. April 20 @ 7 pm- Chesapeake Group Lifestyle Fitness Center @ Ches. Regional Medical Center For more information contact Margie at (757) 482-3247. April 21 @ 6:30 pm- Suffolk Group For more info and meeting location, please contact Willie Ann at (757) 539-0139. April 28 @ 3 pm- Southside Group Virginia Beach Central Library April 28 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center <<See April 14 listing for contact info>> Find someone to chat with on the web at www.msworld.org.