CALENDER OF EVENTS
Saturday, July 27
MS Family Stories
Bring family and friends to meet Allison Redfern, the author of Porcelain Angel: A Daughter’s Journal of a Mother’s Journey through Multiple Sclerosis. Receive a personal autograph from the author, eat good food, enjoy meaningful literature, and meet other families!
Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Cost: Free Register: 1.800.344.4867 or online at MSillinois.org
Location: Alexander Room in the Frick Center Building, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL
Saturday, August 10
MS Slugfest
Round up your friends and family and participate in MS Slugfest, a coed softball tournament benefitting the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. Donations raised help the 20,000 people and their families affected by MS in Illinois through education, support programs, and funding for research. Lunch will be provided on site as well as coupons to local establishments.
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $1,000 per team Register: online at MSillinois.org
Location: Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
Monday, August 12
Midwest Regional Teleconference: “Probiotics and MS”
As part of the monthly teleconference series, Dr. Loren Rolak, MD, Director of the Marshfield Clinic MS Center, will lead a discussion about probiotics and MS. Understand probiotic as treatment options and learn about the hygiene hypothesis, what it has to do with MS and what research projects in MS are based on this hypothesis. Register today for this free service!
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Register: 1.800.344.4867 or online at MSillinois.org
Location: Call-in by phone
Monday, August 19
Women on the Move Luncheon
Join us for an afternoon to celebrate the success of the Women on the Move initiative and to raise funds and awareness to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The National MS Society will be honoring Justine Fedak, Senior Vice President and Head of Brand, Advertising and Sponsorships for BMO Financial Group, North America, as the 2013 Woman on the Move.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $150 per ticket, $1500 per table of 10
Register: online at MSluncheon.org Location: Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pearson St.
Monday, Sept. 9
Midwest Regional Teleconference: “Complementary and Alternative Therapy for MS”
As part of the monthly teleconference series, Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN, Can Do MS Nurse Educator and Programs Consultant, will offer a comprehensive discussion of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapy. Topics will include gaining a better understanding on what CAM therapies are, learning the benefits and risks of CAM, and explaining the importance of talking to your physicians about the CAM therapies you are using. Register today for this free service!
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Register: 1.800.344.4867 or online at MSillinois.org
Location: Call-in by phone
Mondays, Sept. 9 and 16
Success with MS
Take part in this free two- part program for those who are newly diagnosed with MS two years or less. The first week presented by a neurologist and the second by a social worker or psychologist, both focusing on a variety of topics on living with an MS diagnosis. Attendance at both sessions is expected. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is located at 5840 S. Maryland in the Main Parking Garage.
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Register: 1.800.344.4867 or online MSillinois.org
Location: The University of Chicago, 860 E. 59th Street, Rm H103 located in the Goldblatt Pavilion-1st floor, Chicago, IL 60637
Saturday, Sept. 21
MS Family Day at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Enjoy a day at The Museum of Science and Industry with family and friends. Take advantage of free admission to the aquarium and a complimentary meal! Parking is available in the museum’s garage for $20.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free Register: opens mid-August
Location: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
Thursday, October 3
Dinner of Champions
Celebrate the Society’s highest honor and acknowledge all of the corporations, organizations and volunteers committed to helping those living with MS. This year, the National MS Society will be honoring John A. Canning, Jr., Chairman, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $500 (individual ticket)
Register: online at MSchampions.org Location: Four Seasons, 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 19
Research Symposium 2013
Learn about cutting-edge research trends from noted researchers and professionals. This year’s keynote speaker is researcher Steven Goldman. Complimentary breakfast and luncheon included.
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free Register: opens September 1st
Location: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. The disease affects more than 20,000 individuals in Illinois and 2.1 million worldwide. The Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. Envisioning a world free of MS, the Chapter moves toward that end by driving change through advocacy, facilitating education, collaborating with others and by providing helpful programs and services. For more information, visit MSillinois.org.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Zachary Cheek, Marketing and Communications Specialist
Phone: 312.423.1166
Email: Zachary.cheek@nmss.org
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