GATEWAY AREA CHAPTER 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

A Letter From The Chair Of The BoardIn 2009, the Gateway Area Chapter of the National MS Society moved boldly toward a world free of MS. Through quality services for the 6,300 people in our area living with MS, increased funding for research, and renewed advocacy efforts, the Chapter continued to be a leader in the movement.

Our 2009 signature events, Walk MS, Challenge Walk MS and Bike MS demonstrated everyone’s dedication despite a struggling economy. A record number of cyclists converged at a new location for Bike MS. Challenge Walk MS saw renewed energy and hope at its new location, and Walk MS continues to be a sea of orange as everyone comes out for one common goal — a world free of MS.

To keep moving in our positive direction in 2010, despite what difficult times may still lie ahead, we need your help more than ever. Please join the nearly 1,500 volunteers who have joined the movement who contribute to our success, and help end MS that much sooner.

Whether you are a walker, a cyclist, a doctor, a person living with MS, a business man or woman, or a loved one of someone living with MS, we can use your help.

We are a driving force of MS research, relent-lessly pursuing prevention, treatment, and a

Our Mission:We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS

Our Values:Commitment, Leadership, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork

In fiscal year 2009, nearly 1,000 people participated in Chapter social programs like Family Evening at Grant’s Farm.

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A Letter From The Chair Of The BoardIn 2009, the Gateway Area Chapter of the National MS Society moved boldly toward a world free of MS. Through quality services for the 6,300 people in our area living with MS, increased funding for research, and renewed advocacy efforts, the Chapter continued to be a leader in the movement.

Our 2009 signature events, Walk MS, Challenge Walk MS and Bike MS demonstrated everyone’s dedication despite a struggling economy. A record number of cyclists converged at a new location for Bike MS. Challenge Walk MS saw renewed energy and hope at its new location, and Walk MS continues to be a sea of orange as everyone comes out for one common goal — a world free of MS.

To keep moving in our positive direction in 2010, despite what difficult times may still lie ahead, we need your help more than ever. Please join the nearly 1,500 volunteers who have joined the movement who contribute to our success, and help end MS that much sooner.

Whether you are a walker, a cyclist, a doctor, a person living with MS, a business man or woman, or a loved one of someone living with MS, we can use your help.

We are a driving force of MS research, relent-lessly pursuing prevention, treatment, and a

cure. As part of our John L. Trotter Program we heard the positive news of nervous system repair research that holds so much promise for the future.

For those living with MS, a cure can’t come soon enough, so we need to continue to move together — faster. Whether you join the movement with us by volunteering, raising money, or by helping us raise awareness of multiple sclerosis, we can all make a difference.

With the expiration of my term as Chair, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to ap-point Lynda Baris to a two-year term as Chair. Lynda is a long-time volunteer and board mem-ber who has shown exceptional dedication and proven leadership. It’s my pleasure to welcome Lynda, and I have the utmost confidence that the Chapter is in excellent hands.

Please join our movement by calling 1-800-344-4867 today or going to www.gatewaymssociety.org Moving It For A Cure,

Helmut StarrChair of the Board of Trustees

In fiscal year 2009, nearly 1,000 people participated in Chapter social programs like Family Evening at Grant’s Farm.

Research MS

WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT AND MOVED RESEARCH FORWARD.

The Chapter is a driving force in funding research and educating its constituents on the latest in MS research.

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MS Research programs located in outstate regions provided updates on the latest research information including potential oral therapies and gave people with MS opportunities to ask specialists questions Research updates were distributed providing the latest information on research in MS

The Chapter invested $903,061 into research programs including: $50,000 to Fast Forward, $136,718 to fund Washington University research projects, $100,000 to research programs in Illinois and $616,343 through the Chapter’s remittance of shared income

The National MS Society is currently funding 4 clinical trials in the Gateway Area Chaptertotalling $1.3 million

More than 440 research projects are currently funded nationally, which hold significant promise for people with MS, including Progressive MS, how MS affects different genders, genetics, tissue damage, nerve repair, immunology, and pediatric MS

Dr. Bruce Trapp, Chairman of Neurosciences at the Cleveland Clinic, educated nearly 300 in attendance and additional clients by teleconfer-ence about nervous system repair at the Chap-ter’s 2009 John L. Trotter Research Program.

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Client Programs: $1,184,846

Research: $903,061

Fundraising: $743,307

Community Programs: $675,124

Support to National Headquarters: $608,078

Professional Education and Training: $431,779

Public Education: $296,503

Management and General: $164,193

$136,718

Nationally Funded Research: $616,343

Washington University:

Research in Illinois: $100,000

Fast Forward: $50,000

Bike MS: $2,401,270

Walk MS: $711,645

Challenge Walk MS: $409,009

Individual Giving: $369,121

Workplace Giving: $286,152

Corporations and Foundations:

$283,660

Corporate Achievers: $272,430

Bequests: $108,426

Women on the Move: $74,039

Third Party Events: $121,683

Where Our Research Dollars Go

WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT TO HELP EVERYONE LIVING WITH MS.

Quality of Life Programming

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Through the Chapter’s Wellness Program, Valarie Brunjes has been able to continue to access programs and services at the Paraquad Independent Living Center.

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Quality of Life ProgrammingFamily, Wellness, Support

and EducationEstablished Wellness Network that educates clients through monthly teleconferences In-home exercise program established, including assessments by a physical therapist/occupa-tional therapistMore than 940 people attended family social eventsProvided health and wellness programs including: aquatics, yoga, and wellness education programsEducated clients Chapter-wide on topics such as employment, self-advocacy, relationships, symp-tom management and African Americans and MS261 people participated in collaborative educational teleconferencesIndividuals received peer support through:

Independence & Care Management Provided $158,000 of financial aid to 328 individuals 2 social workers served 79 clients through the care management program and made 72 in-home visits

Medical Care2 social workers provided support to 257 people living with MS at area MS CentersChapter collaborated with 5 MS Centers to provide comprehensive care services

Long-Term CareProvided 296 educational, wellness and social services to 31 people living with MS at the specialized wing at NHC of Town & Country (The Heights)Visited 168 individuals who live in nursing homes or cannot leave their home independently with a gift through ‘Deliver A Smile’ programEducated 23 long-term care facilities on how the Chapter can assist and support its residents with MS

Information & Resources1,963 individuals accessed our information and referral line through the support of the National Information & Resource Center

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• One-on-one calls to 53 people newly diagnosed with MS

• Beginning Conversa-tions which offer peo-ple newly diagnosed the chance to meet a peer face-to-face

• 6 Talk MS Open Houses

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WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT AND OUR VOICES WERE HEARD.

In 2009, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society representatives successfully:

In 2009 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society representatives advocated for:

Getting Active for MS

Chapter staff and volunteers help keep government officials informed on issues important to people living with MS at legislative action days in Jefferson City, MO, Springfield, IL and Washington, D.C.

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Every day we make our mark as activists to address policies and programs that could impact the lives of people with MS

We train and support an expanding network of thousands of MS activists to boldly ask for change at the federal, state and community levels

Missouri Congressman Russ Carnahan helped secure $5 million federally for MS research in the Congres-sionally Directed Medical Research Program

59 Legislative Ambassadors represented us at Missouri Legislative Action Day in 2009

48 volunteers and staff members made contact with every Illinois state legislator on Illinois Lobby Day

In 2009, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society representatives successfully:Continued “It’s Double Time!” promotion with the Illinois Lottery. All net proceeds from this $2 scratch-off ticket help to create a world free of MS by benefiting MS research in the state of Illinois.

Advocated to increase MO HealthNet/Medic-aid physician reimbursement rates. This issue is important due to the shortage of specialists and primary care physicians who will accept patients with MO HealthNet/Medicaid.

In 2009 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society representatives advocated for:Expansion of Missouri’s Home Access Tax Credit, so that more Missourians with disabili-ties can afford the modifications that allow them to safely remain in the home. We founded a coalition on this issue and recruited four not-for-profit partners to work with the MS Society.

Coverage for occupational and physical thera-pies for MO HealthNet/Medicaid patients.

Modifying the eligibility criteria for the Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program to help more disabled workers re-enter the workforce.

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Bike MS Day 2 - Finish Line, September 7, 2008

WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT AND GAVE OUR TIME AND ENERGY.

More than 3,000 cyclists and 750 volunteers helped make the 25th anniversary of Bike MS a success in Columbia, MO in September.

Leaders Joined The Movement in 2009: • Corporate support through 90 sponsorships

and in-kind donations including event title sponsors, Dean Team Automotive, EMD Serono/Pfizer and Express Scripts, totaled $505,352

Bike MS: 758

Walk MS: 319

Challenge Walk MS: 208

Committee Members: 96

Peer Support: 77

Administrative Volunteers: 64

Programs and Services: 49

Presenters or Speakers: 44

Board Members: 33Total Volunteers: 1,491

Teams Joined The Movement in 2009:• 499 Walk MS Teams • 225 Bike MS teams • 26 Challenge Walk MS teams

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Leaders Joined The Movement in 2009: • Corporate support through 90 sponsorships

and in-kind donations including event title sponsors, Dean Team Automotive, EMD Serono/Pfizer and Express Scripts, totaled $505,352

Participants Joined The Movement in 2009:

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Bike MS: 758

Walk MS: 319

Challenge Walk MS: 208

Committee Members: 96

Peer Support: 77

Administrative Volunteers: 64

Programs and Services: 49

Presenters or Speakers: 44

Board Members: 33Total Volunteers: 1,491

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$2,509 Avg,

$3,493 Avg,Teams Joined The Movement in 2009:• 499 Walk MS Teams • 225 Bike MS teams • 26 Challenge Walk MS teams

Challenge Walk MS Team $ RaisedThe E Team $ 57,792.13Mission Max $ 25,927.79The Go Go’s $ 24,022.46Dean Team $ 21,700.61Newbies Walk with Kathy’s Kin $ 19,508.00Lucky 13 $ 18,425.14Sole Sisters $ 18,344.00Country Cruisers $ 18,213.38Team Possible $ 16,355.50Bene and the Jets $ 14,339.99Dirty Diana’s Divas $ 11,404.09Kens Angels $ 11,198.00Team Polsinelli $ 8,754.33Team Bananarama $ 7,760.17Heart and Sole $ 7,755.01Blisters for Sisters $ 7,550.00Team Ann $ 5,292.00

WE TEAMED TOGETHER TO RAISE FUNDS TO MOVE CLOSER TO

A WORLD FREE OF MS.

Team THF, 89 strong, raised more than $140,000 at the Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2009.

Congratulations to Our Top Fundraising TeamsWalk MS Team $ RaisedBrown Shoe, Co. $ 20,868.10Mighty Movers $ 19,815.00Team Kendra $ 11,181.00Leslie’s Lungers $ 8,230.00SimmonsCooper $ 7,712.00Wilson’s Warriors $ 7,335.00Dr. John’s Joggers $ 6,905.00MS is BS $ 6,867.53All Aboard! $ 6,720.00Yawitz/Phelps Team $ 6,157.50The S’myelin Gang $ 5,589.00Advantage 2000 Consultants $ 5,403.37Arcturis $ 5,383.15Fellowship Foot Notes $ 5,306.80Greensfelder $ 5,255.00Briggs Bunch $ 5,166.00Knese Family $ 5,035.00Team Gaither $ 4,754.00Amy Perry $ 4,715.00Team Melodie $ 4,661.71Team Riess $ 4,660.00Sneadster $ 4,575.00Team Kuethe $ 4,491.00Bit O’Irish $ 4,393.00Bert’s Family & Friends Fighting MS $ 4,335.00

Challenge Walk MS Team $ RaisedThe E Team $ 57,792.13Mission Max $ 25,927.79The Go Go’s $ 24,022.46Dean Team $ 21,700.61Newbies Walk with Kathy’s Kin $ 19,508.00Lucky 13 $ 18,425.14Sole Sisters $ 18,344.00Country Cruisers $ 18,213.38Team Possible $ 16,355.50Bene and the Jets $ 14,339.99Dirty Diana’s Divas $ 11,404.09Kens Angels $ 11,198.00Team Polsinelli $ 8,754.33Team Bananarama $ 7,760.17Heart and Sole $ 7,755.01Blisters for Sisters $ 7,550.00Team Ann $ 5,292.00

25th Anniversary

Team THF, 89 strong, raised more than $140,000 at the Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2009.

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Congratulations to Our Top Fundraising TeamsBike MS Team $ RaisedTeam THF $ 141,128.71Team Express Scripts $ 130,673.50Team Kaldi's Coffee $ 108,255.86Mavericks $ 82,862.01Cannonball Express $ 65,881.00Team Christner $ 60,982.35McCarthy Hammerheads $ 58,490.63Boeing $ 42,852.00Team Mich Ultra $ 38,300.00Jeremy's Juggernauts $ 31,629.01Team Margheritaville $ 29,460.28Team Sirius $ 28,025.50Fat-Tire Fabulous Freaks For The Cure $ 27,755.00MHW Milers $ 25,769.00Team Hogan $ 23,905.00Tech Electronics $ 23,274.08Team Howe $ 21,076.00Wild Horse Creek Cursaders $ 20,492.00Terrill Trekkers $ 19,552.50Affton Truckers $ 18,389.58West County River Riders $ 18,268.00Team DNR $ 17,905.61Wells Fargo Pioneers $ 17,809.00Team Boonslick $ 16,681.85Team PWC $ 16,616.00

Walk MS Team $ RaisedBrown Shoe, Co. $ 20,868.10Mighty Movers $ 19,815.00Team Kendra $ 11,181.00Leslie’s Lungers $ 8,230.00SimmonsCooper $ 7,712.00Wilson’s Warriors $ 7,335.00Dr. John’s Joggers $ 6,905.00MS is BS $ 6,867.53All Aboard! $ 6,720.00Yawitz/Phelps Team $ 6,157.50The S’myelin Gang $ 5,589.00Advantage 2000 Consultants $ 5,403.37Arcturis $ 5,383.15Fellowship Foot Notes $ 5,306.80Greensfelder $ 5,255.00Briggs Bunch $ 5,166.00Knese Family $ 5,035.00Team Gaither $ 4,754.00Amy Perry $ 4,715.00Team Melodie $ 4,661.71Team Riess $ 4,660.00Sneadster $ 4,575.00Team Kuethe $ 4,491.00Bit O’Irish $ 4,393.00Bert’s Family & Friends Fighting MS $ 4,335.00

WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT LOCAL

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE LIVING WITH MS.

The Chapter’s At-Home Wellness Program helped provide a portable bike pedaler to Boyd Volkmar making it possible for him to exercise at home.

INDIVIDUALS

Thank You to Our Donors

We apologize for any mistakes or omissions, and ask that you contact us so that we can correct our records for future publications.

Client Programs: $1,184,846

Research: $903,061

Fundraising: $743,307

Community Programs: $675,124

Support to National Headquarters: $608,078

Professional Education and Training: $431,779

Public Education: $296,503

Management and General: $164,193

$136,718

Nationally Funded Research: $616,343

Washington University:

Research in Illinois: $100,000

Fast Forward: $50,000

Bike MS: $2,401,270

Walk MS: $711,645

Challenge Walk MS: $409,009

Individual Giving: $369,121

Workplace Giving: $286,152

Corporations and Foundations:

$283,660

Corporate Achievers: $272,430

Bequests: $108,426

Women on the Move: $74,039

Third Party Events: $121,683

2009 Revenue2009 Financial Snapshot

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WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT LOCAL

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE LIVING WITH MS.

The Chapter’s At-Home Wellness Program helped provide a portable bike pedaler to Boyd Volkmar making it possible for him to exercise at home.

INDIVIDUALS

AccentureAcorda Therapeutics

Aetna Anheuser Busch

Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield)Apex Oil Charitable Trust

AT&TBayer Healthcare

Big Shark Bicycle CompanyBiogen Idec.

BJC HealthcareBoeing

Boone Hospital CenterBunzl

Cape Radiology GroupCity of Columbia, MO

CovidienDavid Kodner Personal Jewelers

Dean Team AutomotiveEMD Serono, Inc.

Emerson Charitable TrustEnterprise Rent-A-Car

Express Scripts, Inc.Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.

Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C MasterCard

Maplewood BicycleMarketing Direct MC Industrial Inc.

McCarthy Building CompaniesMissouri Foundation for

HealthMoneta Group

MonsantoPfizer

Polsinelli ShughartProfessional Firefighters of

West St. Louis CoSammie’s Prairie Inn

Schindler Law Firm P.C.S.M. Wilson & Co.

Southern Illinois HeathcareSouthwest Bank

Sprinkler Fitters Local 268 Suddenlink Communications

Teva NeuroscienceUnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.

Wachovia

Thank You to Our Donors

At or above $10,000Anonymous

Bernard BrueggenThe Dezort Family Fund

Marie JacobsSteve and Susan LipsteinGeorge and Melissa Paz

The Pott Foundation

($5,000-$9,999)James Berger

James ChastainPat and Michelle Dean

Dula FoundationPat Haskell

Tim and Thy HuskeyEileen Merritt

Theresa and Ivan MillerWilliam and Margie

MoskoffRebecca NassikasFrancis O’Donnell

Steve RandallMike Sindelar

Joseph Sivewright

($2,500-$4,999)Theresa Berger

Joe ChapinJennifer Cole

Robert CusworthJeffery Fox

Steve and Deborah Intagliata

Carlton GilchristBruce Grench

Karl and Deb Hofmann Anita KlopfensteinDavid Nothmann

Price Family FoundationMichael StaenbergStamm Koechlein

Family FoundationHelmut Starr

Alicia Suddart FoundationScott and Peggy Temkin

Dr. Florian Thomas Matt Vossen

CORPORATE DONATIONS($5,000 or above)

We apologize for any mistakes or omissions, and ask that you contact us so that we can correct our records for future publications.

Client Programs: $1,184,846

Research: $903,061

Fundraising: $743,307

Community Programs: $675,124

Support to National Headquarters: $608,078

Professional Education and Training: $431,779

Public Education: $296,503

Management and General: $164,193

$136,718

Nationally Funded Research: $616,343

Washington University:

Research in Illinois: $100,000

Fast Forward: $50,000

Bike MS: $2,401,270

Walk MS: $711,645

Challenge Walk MS: $409,009

Individual Giving: $369,121

Workplace Giving: $286,152

Corporations and Foundations:

$283,660

Corporate Achievers: $272,430

Bequests: $108,426

Women on the Move: $74,039

Third Party Events: $121,683

Client Programs: $1,184,846

Research: $903,061

Fundraising: $743,307

Community Programs: $675,124

Support to National Headquarters: $608,078

Professional Education and Training: $431,779

Public Education: $296,503

Management and General: $164,193

$136,718

Nationally Funded Research: $616,343

Washington University:

Research in Illinois: $100,000

Fast Forward: $50,000

Bike MS: $2,401,270

Walk MS: $711,645

Challenge Walk MS: $409,009

Individual Giving: $369,121

Workplace Giving: $286,152

Corporations and Foundations:

$283,660

Corporate Achievers: $272,430

Bequests: $108,426

Women on the Move: $74,039

Third Party Events: $121,683

2009 Revenue 2009 Expenses2009 Financial Snapshot

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NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, GATEWAY AREA CHAPTERSTATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Assets Years Ended September 30, 2009 2008Current AssetsCash and cash equivalents $1,085,996 $1,228,631Contributions and pledges receivable 825,294 717,314Contributions receivable from National Multiple Sclerosis Society 1,500 -Prepaid expenses 16,307 24,354Investments 2,061,107 2,005,821Total Current Assets $3,990,204 $ 3,976,120

Non Current AssetsProperty and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 192,508 202,641Due from National Multiple Sclerosis Society 4,402 -Total Noncurrent Assets $196,910 $ 202,641

Total Assets $4,187,114 $4,178,761

Liabilities and Net AssetsCurrent LiabilitiesDue to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Remittance due to National Headquarters $700,222 $470,109 Other payables to National Headquarters 3,940 3,381Accounts payable and accrued expenses 309,292 319,167 Deferred sponsorship and underwriting revenue 13,466 11,227Total Current Liabilities $1,026,920 $803,884

Net AssetsUnrestricted Designated by the Board: Walter Christen fund 2,061,107 2,005,821 Undesignated 1,047,053 1,369,056Total Unrestricted Net Assets 3,108,160 3,374,877

Temporarily restricted net assets 52,034 - Total Net Assets 3,160,194 3,374,877

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,187,114 $4,178,761

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NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, GATEWAY AREA CHAPTERSTATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES

Years Ended September 30, 2009 2008Unrestricted Net Asset ActivityPublic Support and Revenue Public Support Special events (including in-kind donations of $62,539 in 2009 and $43,883 in 2008) $3,868,393 $3,972,559 Less benefit to donor costs and in-kind (338,757) (356,816) Membership and contributions (including in-kind program donations of $36,351 in 2009 and $54,965) 934,191 $783,801 Bequests and legacies 108,426 99,941 Combined Federal Service Campaign 19,524 11,551 Received at National Headquarters 54,867 136,736 $4,646,644 $4,647,772 Net assets released from grant restrictions - 106,777 Total Public Support $4,646,644 $4,754,549 Other Support and Revenue Investment Income 73,976 110,837 Net realized and unrealized losses on investments (9,590) (362,572) Service fees 17,439 17,441 Miscellaneous income 11,705 12,797Total Other Support and Revenue $93,530 ($221,497)Total Support and Revenue $4,740,174 $4,533,052Expenses Program Research 903,061 1,027,106 Client programs 1,184,846 1,294,844 Community programs 675,124 766,076 Professional education and training 431,779 428,227 Public education 296,503 287,965 Total Program Expenses $3,491,313 $3,804,218 Support Services Fundraising 743,307 652,063 Management and general 164,193 204,362 Total Support Services Expense $907,500 $856,425 Public Support to National Headquarters 608,078 658,551Total Expenses $5,006,891 $5,319,194Decrease in Unrestricted Net Assets (266,717) (786,142)Temporarily Restricted Net Asset Activity Contributions 52,034 - Net assets released from grant restrictions - (106,777)Increase (Decrease) in temporarily restricted net assets 52,034 (106,777)Decrease in Net Assets (214,683) (892,919)Net Assets, Beginning of Year 3,374,877 4,267,796Net Assets, End of Year $3,160,194 $3,374,877

WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT AS LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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Helmut Starr completed his term as Chair of the Board of Trustees as leadership transferred to Lynda Baris, who has been on the board since 1994.

Lynda Baris

Michael E. Burns

Robert W. Cannon

Gerard T. Carmody

Leann Chilton

Dr. Anne Cross

Patrick Dean

Jacquelyn L. Dezort

Bill Dowd

Alan J. Fine

J. Brendon Gallagher

Dr. Barbara Green

Lyle F. Gulley Jr.

Sean J. Hogan

Kristen Gulley Holton

E. Michael Houlihan

Dr. Thy N. Huskey

Timothy M. Huskey

Richard E. Jaudes

Michelle Keating

Kurt N. Kientzle

David M. Kodner

Patrick Larmon

Patrick McNamee

Denise M. Pisciotta

Steven S. Poindexter

Phyllis Robsham

Nancy Schnoebelen

Michael Sindelar

Helmut Starr

Dr. Florian P. Thomas

Steve Walli

Sheelah R. Yawitz

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WE JOINED THE MOVEMENT AS LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

2009 Board of Trustees

We would like to thank our Board of Trustees for its commitment, dedication, expertise, leadership and service for fiscal year 2009.

Helmut Starr completed his term as Chair of the Board of Trustees as leadership transferred to Lynda Baris, who has been on the board since 1994.

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About MSMultiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving. Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symp-toms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS.

If You or Someone You Know Has MS:Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. The National MS Society’s medical advisors recommend that people with MS talk with their health-care professional about using one of these medications and about strategies and effective treatments to manage symptoms. The National MS Society is committed to ensuring that people with MS have the information and quality care they need to live healthy, productive and independent lives. If you or someone you know has MS, please contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society today at www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.