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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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May 2011
Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Please note that the chapter office will be closed Mon., May 30th.
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. 2011 LINKS Teleconference Series The Hampton Roads Chapter is pleased to present a series of teleconferences for clients with MS and their families entitled “LINKS.” Whether you just received a diagnosis of MS or have been living with it for a long time--the goal of this series is to “link” you with information and tips on how to maintain your quality of life in the years ahead. Each call will be conducted using a toll-free number, so you can call from the comfort of your home.
May 4th, 2011 at 7pm: Driving with MS–How to Stay Behind the Wheel May 11th, 2011 at 7pm: Alphabet Soup–Disability Programs and What They Mean for You
May 18th, 2011 at 7pm: Making the Most of Your 15 Minutes with Your Neurologist May 25th, 2011 at 7pm: MS Research Update
World MS Day- May 25, 2011
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Thank you for all your support during MS Awareness Week**; however, our job is not done! WORLD MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DAY is May 25, 2011. Let’s build on our momentum and get the word out about this unpredictable disease. Visit www.worldmsday.org for more information on World MS Day, as well as digital downloads to help spread the word. **If you were unable to attend our Flag Down MS display during MS Awareness Week, we have posted photos for you on our Facebook page (search National MS Society, Hampton Roads Chapter).
Calling All Volunteers: Volunteers are essential to the success of our events. Come join us for a chance to meet new people and have a great time. What-Bike MS: Virginia’s Ocean to Bay Ride
When-June 4 & 5, 2011
Where-Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Volunteers Needed- Registration, Truck Drivers, SAG Drivers, Rest Stops, Set-up & Clean up, Luggage Beasts, Finish Line Support, Food Service, Camp Support, Massage Therapists, Route Markers and Sign Sweeps. All Volunteers will receive a limited edition T-shirt and are invited to join us for dinner at Silver Beach Saturday night, breakfast at Silver Beach Sunday morning, and a fabulous barbeque at The Bay Creek Resort and Club Sunday afternoon to finish this awesome event. Please contact Karla McCarraher at karla.mccarraher@nmss.org or visit fightMS.com if you are interested in volunteering.
May Self Help Groups For more detailed information on times and locations, call the chapter office at (757) 490-9627. May 4 @ 10 am- Gloucester Group Riverside Wellness and Fitness Cntr. (7516 Hospital Dr.) May 5 @ 10:30 am- African American Inspirational Group Hampton Public Library (936 Big Bethel Road) For more information contact VeeGee at (757) 696-2540 or veegee215@yahoo.com. May 10 @ 11:30 am- Virginia Beach Morning Group Frankie’s Place for Ribs (5200 Fairfield Shpg. Cntr., VB) For more information contact Pete at (757) 497-6594 or petercarolhennessy@gmail.com. May 11 & 25 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center For more information contact JoAnn at (757) 220- 0902. May 12 @ 5:30 pm- Peninsula Evening Group Sentara Careplex Hospital (Conf. Room C) For more information contact Diana at (757) 722-2492. May 16 - Elizabeth City Group Please contact Melvin at (252) 335-9158 for group time and location. May 17 @ 7 pm- Chesapeake Group Lifestyle Fitness Center @ Ches. Regional Medical Center For more information contact Margie at (757) 482-3247. May 18 @ 6:30 pm- Suffolk Group Magnolia United Methodist Church (1764 Wilroy Rd.) For more information, please contact Willie Ann at (757) 539-0139. May 25 @ 3 pm- Southside Group Kempsville Public Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. VA Find someone to chat with on the web at www.msworld.org.