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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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December 2011
Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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For more information or to register, please contact the Chapter office at 757-490-9627 or visit our website at www.fightMS.com.
Live Fully, Live Well: A New Program for People with MS and Their Support Partners Managing your health and wellness is an integral part of “living well” with MS. Live Fully, Live Well is a comprehensive wellness program from the National MS Society and Can Do MS, designed for people living with MS and their support partners. For more information or to register, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/live-fully-live-well.
December 1, 2011: Eating Well, Eating Easy The webinar will be offered from 7-8 pm & 9-10 pm--the agenda is the same for each call.
Take Action from Home Sign Up to Participate in our 3rd Annual Virtual Advocacy Day ! On January 30, 2012, the Virginia Chapters of the National MS Society will host our Annual Legislative Action Day. During this Legislative Action Day, MS Activists will gather in Richmond to meet in-person with their state legislators. However, we need your help to reinforce our advocacy message! Only a few volunteers will be able to join us at the state capitol, but you can use online resources and social networking to participate with them without leaving your home! Join volunteers across the state and share your story; lend your voice to advocate for legislation that increases the quality of life for Virginians living with MS.
Here are some ways you can participate in our Virtual Advocacy Day: • Follow MS Activists on Twitter as they meet with legislators in Richmond. To connect with us on Twitter: twitter.com/vamscan • Help grow the MS Activism community on Facebook To connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/advocacyVA • Tweet about MS on your own Twitter page.
• Update your Facebook Status with facts about MS. • Share your MS story on your personal blog. • Send an email to your state Senator or Delegate. • Call your state Senator or Delegate to talk about an issue you are passionate about.
Clients who register for our Virtual Advocacy Day will receive sample Facebook statuses and Tweets, sample blogs that can replicated, and email templates that can be used to communicate with legislators. In addition, you will have the opportunity to dialogue with the National MS Society’s Virginia Statewide Advocacy Manager about policy and legislation. Join this virtual movement and increase our impact on Virginia legislators by registering today! Register online via our website or by calling 757-490-9627.
December Self Help Groups For more detailed information on times and locations, call the chapter office at (757) 490-9627. December 1 @ 1 pm- African American Inspirational Group Holiday Party: Golden Corral (305 Chatham Dr., Newport News) For more information contact VeeGee at (757) 696-2540 or veegee215@yahoo.com. December 7 @ 10:30 am- Gloucester Group Riverside Wellness and Fitness Cntr. (7516 Hospital Dr.) December 8 @ 5:30 pm- Peninsula Evening Group Holiday Party: (RSVP to Diana by November 29.) Sentara Careplex Hospital (Conf. Room C) For more information contact Diana at (757) 727-0427. December 13 @ 10 am- Virginia Beach Morning Group Kempsville Public Library (832 Kempsville Rd.) For more information contact Pete at (757) 497-6594 or petercarolhennessy@gmail.com December 14 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group Holiday Party: (Bring a finger food to share) James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center For more information contact JoAnn at (757) 220- 0902. December 21 @ 6:30 pm- Suffolk Group Magnolia United Methodist Church (1764 Wilroy Rd.) For more information, please contact Willie Ann at (757) 539-0139. Cancelled for December: Chesapeake Group (Ches. Regional Medical Center) Normally 3rd Tuesday of the month Southside Group (Central or Kempsville Library) Normally 4th Wednesday of the month Elizabeth City Group (Albemarle Hospital) Normally 3rd Monday of the month
2012 Employment Teleconference Series MS can have a significant impact on every aspect of life, including the world of work. Therefore, each year the Hampton Roads Chapter collaborates with other chapters across the East Coast to conduct a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics regarding Employment and MS. This six call series will begin on January 12 and run through March 22. Watch your mail for a special postcard with all the details.
Find someone to chat with on the web at www.msworld.org. Connect with an MSFriend at 866-673-7436, 7am until Midnight ET.