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Causes: Health, Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases, Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases Research, Specifically Named Diseases Research
Mission: THE MISSON OF THE SOCIETY IS TO END THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF MS
Programs: Research to move us closer to a world free of ms, in 2014, the ohio valley chapter contributed towards the national multiple sclerosis society's investment of an estimated $50. 6 million to support more than 380 research projects around the world aimed at stopping ms in its tracks, restoring function, and ending the disease forever. The society collaborates worldwide to develop solutions for everyone affected by ms, including those with progressive ms, through the accelerated discovery and commercial development of promising research discoveries, new ms therapies, and research tools.
client programspeople living with ms, family members, caregivers and other members of their support systems connect to each other and to an extensive variety of programs, services and resources. Many community based programs facilitate education, recreation, physical and emotional wellness, connection with others with ms, and family communication. Other programs, such as the financial assistance program, support independence, safety, health and quality of life for people living with ms and their families by offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial and other impacts of ms.
community programsthe society collaborates with dozens of other community organizations, focusing on access to health care, rehabilitation, treatments and therapies; long-term care; disability rights issues; vocational training and rehab, wellness and fitness; and outreach and education to rural and underserved populations.
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