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Research is critical to finding solutions for people with multiple sclerosis to live their best lives today and powering breakthroughs to ultimately lead to a cure. Whether you participate in MS research, or in Walk MS®, Bike MS® or MuckFest® MS,

donate, attend a leadership event, or advocate or volunteer, you move us closer.

We are relentless in our pursuit of a cure. Together, we will end MS forever. See you at the finish line!

Beverley StaffordExecutive Director, Indiana State

Public Policy ConferenceIn March, nearly 300 people from across the country joined together in Washington, D.C. These MS activists—wearing orange—discussed priority issues including access to MS medications, healthcare coverage

and increased MS research funding. Be an MS activist at nationalMSsociety.org/MSactivist.

Stop. Restore. End.The National MS Society is the largest private funder of MS research in the world, recently funding ten pilot projects to test novel ideas like Dr. Yuhong Yang’s project: Activation of the inhibitory receptor PD-1 signaling pathway for MS therapy. Dr. Yang is a Research Associate Professor at The Ohio State University and hopes to explore targeting a novel pathway for stopping the immune attack in MS. To learn more about current MS research, visit nationalMSsociety.org/research.

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I Ride With MS“I started riding because they said I couldn’t,” says Keith. “... because I couldn’t balance one, couldn’t stand the heat, couldn’t take the toll on my muscles, and the list went on. My doctor said I shouldn’t do it: I took that as a challenge. I ride for me and for all those who can’t. No one can do everything, but we can all do something.” Register at bikeMS.org.

Keith, riding his recumbent bicycle.

soam I.

Butbeast.MS is a

JessicaArtist. Dancer. Diagnosed in 2012.

Explore powerful stories of people doing whatever it takes at nationalMSsociety.org/jessica

Webinar SeriesA Collaboration with Can Do MSJoin a presentation and open discussion from MS experts—to help you learn strategies to live your best life with MS. Register at 1-800-344-4867 or nationalMSsociety.org/webinars. Held online and/or by phone, 8-9:15 p.m. ET. Recordings and materials are available afterwards if you’re unable to attend live.• July 10: Accessible Driving & Transportation• August 14: Progressive MS• September 12: Hot Topics

Everyday Matters: Living Your Best Life with MSLearn to unleash the power of positive psychology to help you live your best life with MS. Register at nationalMSsociety.org/everydaymatters.• July 21, Indiana Wesleyan University,

Merrillville, IL

Mood Changes in MSMood changes are among the most treatable symptoms of MS, but continue to be under-diagnosed and under-treated. Learn more about how to recognize them and the range of strategies to address them. Register at nationalMSsociety.org/moodinMS. • August 2, Monroe County Convention

Center, Bloomington, IN

Be A Kid at Heart (at Dave & Buster’s)Enjoy a night at Dave & Buster ’s with other families affected by MS. • August 11, Indianapolis, IN

Bike MS®: Cruisin’ the CrossroadsCruise the Hoosier Heartland on fully supported routes for novice and experience cyclists alike. Your participation will drive MS research and deliver services to those who face the challenges of MS every day so they can live their best lives. Register at bikeMSindiana.org.• September 8, Lebanon, IN

Walk MS®

Team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Join us at walkMS.org.• September 15, Terre Haute, IN• September 16, Highland, IN

Learn more and register for these and other activities at nationalMSsociety.org/calendar.

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