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Phoenix Girl Ready for a Spectacular Trip
Jewelers for Children and the Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Arizona team up to grant Sydney’s wish
PHOENIX—More than anything in the entire world, Sydney wants to travel and explore San Juan, Puerto Rico. Courtesy of Jewelers for Children, Sydney’s wish will be granted on Sunday, May 30. Eighteen-year-old Sydney, who will be traveling with her family, will enjoy a week vacation that includes snorkeling, scuba diving and sightseeing. As an enhancement, Schmitt Jewelers of Phoenix will be providing Sydney with a beautiful necklace that will symbolize one of the aspects of her trip.
“Jewelers for Children are really making a difference in Sydney’s life by helping to grant her travel wish,” said Bethany Taylor, chief development officer of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona. “This will help Sydney and her family enjoy days of quality time together and give Sydney moments to be a carefree kid, without the worries of her illness.”
About Jewelers for Children
Jewelers for Children (JFC) was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect.
Jewelers for Children has designated June 6, 2010 as Jewelers for Children’s Day and will be granting wishes across the country in association with this exciting event. Jewelers for Children has raised over $7 million helping to grant a total of 1,128 wishes in the U.S. since its inception.
About Schmitt Jewelers
Serving the metropolitan Phoenix area for nearly 40 years, Schmitt Jewelers was founded by Larry and Marie Schmitt when they opened at 16th Street and Bethany Home Road in 1970. Brothers Tom and Tim Schmitt now proudly carry on the family tradition. In 2003, the Schmitt family moved from their original location of 33 years to a brand new facility at 7th Street and Glendale Avenue. With this beautiful new showroom and state-of-the art custom workshop space, Schmitt Jewelers offers customers a vast inventory of today’s fashions, excellent customer service, and carefully crafted pieces.
About the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona is the place where wishes began in 1980, with a young boy’s dream of becoming a police officer, and is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world. The chapter has granted more than 3,500 wishes in Arizona since its inception. For more information, visit www.wishaz.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.
Local
celebrity takes to the road to raise money for sick kids
Phoenix resident and Nationally Renowned Motorcycle Drag Racer,
Valerie Thompson, will ride her bike over 200 miles to raise
money for HopeKids for the first everl "Valerie Thompson
HopeKids Semi Annual Charity Run."
HopeKids provides ongoing events and activities and a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions. HopeKids surrounds the kids and their families with a message of hope, which can be an extremely powerful medicine.
A female athlete in a man’s sport, Thompson is committed to making a difference. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to give HopeKids the visibility and support they need and deserve. These are precious little people who face a daunting task and we can all do a lot to give them the thing they need most - Hope", says Thompson.
We need your help getting the word out!
The run will take place May 29th . For a small price anyone can join Valerie as she ventures from Chester’s Harley Davidson in Mesa…to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital…and then all the way to Biker Babes & Beyond in Cottonwood. ALL of the proceeds will be donated to HopeKids before the group takes off for their ride.
SILVER SCREEN LEGEND XIII
A TRIBUTE TO CLAYTON MOORE AS
LEGENDARY FICTIONAL COWBOY HERO THE LONE RANGER 
Legendary cowboy hero The Lone Ranger has been a fictional American hero to millions of boys and girls for almost 80 years. He was created by George W. Trendle and developed by writer Fran Striker. The Lone Ranger first came to life as a radio program on station WXYZ in Detroit, MI, January 30, 1933. It became an instant hit and was soon broadcast on stations throughout the country, continuously till September 3, 1954, a total of 2,757 broadcasts. Making his way to Hollywood, The Lone Ranger starred in two popular Republic serials, The Lone Ranger (1938) and The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939)
In 1949, The Lone Ranger became the first Western series to be produced exclusively for the then new entertainment medium of television. After auditioning numerous actors, veteran serial star Clayton Moore was chosen to play the title role when he stated, “I am The Lone Ranger.” First shown in September 1949 on ABC, as the famous masked man, Clayton’s charismatic voice, earnest and honest portrayal made The Lone Ranger the most popular TV show on ABC at the time. The half-hour show ran for 221 black & white and later color episodes. The Lone Ranger is one of the most fondly remembered early TV series and has appeared in reruns continuously since that time.
The Happy Trails Children’s Foundation is proud to honor Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger this year with Silver Screen Legend XIII. This is the 13th year the foundation, through the generosity of the renowned Colt’s Manufacturing Co. LLC of Hartford, CT, has used very special guns and holsters to raise money for abused children.
Included again this year is a gorgeous pair of highly collectible one-of-a-kind Damascus steel spurs with gorgeous Lone Ranger style spur straps. The spurs were made and donated by internationally acclaimed knife and spur maker Charles Sauer. Jim Lockwood of Legends in Leather crafted the hand-carved and Sterling silver mounted double holster rig along with the matching spur straps. Silversmith Michael Ekstrom produced the magnificent sterling silver conchas and buckle sets on the spur straps. The exquisite engraving on the pistols, the custom tuning of the guns and the magnificent silver spots, conchas and buckle sets on the belt and holsters were provided by Conrad Anderson, Rocktree Ranch. The exceptional carved Ivory grips were hand crafted by Bob Leskovec, Precision Pro Grips. Ron Love made and donated the prop cartridges and Silverado Silversmiths hand cast and donated the 33 solid sterling silver bullets in the cartridge cases on the belt. All of these wonderful people and companies are enduring examples of that very special American spirit known as “the cowboy way.”
Renowned western entertainers Roy Rogers and Dale Evans spent a lifetime devoted to children and their support of children-at-risk is well documented. The Happy Trails Children’s Foundation is proud to carry on the work with abused children that were so important to Roy and Dale. However, we need your help!
As a result of our association with Roy and Dale, and the positive and wholesome family values they represented, the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation is the only known children’s charity in the country today that actively supports shooting sports, Second Amendment Rights and responsible gun ownership, and is in turn supported by generous contributions from shooters, collectors, organized shooting sports and the firearms industry! We are proud of this unique partnership!
Order your tickets today for this beautiful and unique museum quality one-of-a-kind cowboy collectible. Tickets are $10 each or 11 tickets for $100. The drawing will be held Saturday evening, December 18, 2010. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! The winner will be notified by phone. You may check our web site for the winner's name, after the drawing.
The total proceeds of this drawing benefit the Happy Trails Children's Foundation for abused children. The Happy Trails Children's Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. You may order tickets by phone (760) 240-3330 or online. American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA accepted. Or you may send your check to:
Happy Trails
Children's Foundation Silver Screen Legend XIII
10755 Apple Valley Road Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-3330
www.happytrails.org
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Heart
to Heart Pet-A-Rama
The 2010 Heart to Heart Pet-a-Rama will
be Sunday, February 14 from 9 am - 2 pm.
Steele Indian School Park
Begin Valentine's Day with your Best
Friend!!
Most of
us have been together from the beginning
and I hope we can all see the Pet-a-Rama
through its
final year. Truth be told, it's
a ton of hard work and we're all getting
older and aren't quite as fit as we were
six years ago when we started. Having
said that,
I want to make it official-the 2010
Heart to Heart Pet-a-Rama will be the
FINAL
Pet-a-Rama
At the end of the event, we'll give away
or give back all the "hardscape"
equipment and only drive away with the
rented stuff.
It's
been an amazing ride and I'll never be
able to adequately communicate my
appreciation or what a blessing your
support of me and Carmel has been. Our
cause is noble and I truly believe the
H2H and therefore you will be a part of
finding a way to prevent valve disease
in our pets and fellow humans. The H2H
lab at CSU has made such great strides
that the American Heart Association has
given the Animal Heart Center a huge
grant that will see the lab into its
future...but we will always know where
it began!
In preparation of this finality, we're
making a few changes for the 2010 H2H:
- The Park will be much tighter (I've enclosed a map) and therefore much easier to manage.
- We will not be charging a registration fee. Karen assures me that when folks are charged a registration fee, they tend to only give that amount. On the other hand, if they are encouraged to simply ask 10 friends for $10, etc. we end up raising more $'s. I've always been afraid to try this but....if not now, when? So all of our communication with our database will be focused on encouraging them [and you] to ask their friends and family to support them with donations and to form teams so they can have more fun.
- We will have a fully equipped Cardiac Van (provided by Vetmedin) on site for the Cardiologists to work from---soundproofed too! This will allow the docs to give better exams and render a more accurate diagnosis.
- The scope of what we'll need from you will be help with delivering brochures and event weekend stuff. I know this will cut down on your pizza consumption, but times are tough! Lois Arnold, Founder & Event Director, Heart to Heart Pet-a-rama, 8034 N. 6th Place, Phoenix , AZ. 85020, 602-570-2755, 602-997-8898 Fax info@hearttoheartpetarama.com www.hearttoheartpetarama.com A Walk in the Park to Save a Pet's Heart
Medical Reclamation Open HouseAs part of our "Green" mission, The 3000 Club is partners with Southwest Medical Aid to help reclaim over 2 million dollars worth of medical equipment, supplies, accessories personal care items, vitamins, and educational materials for distribution to needy families in the US, Mexico, the Philippines, Haiti, Guatemala, and Honduras. Read More... |
Member Spotlight - Gail Johnson and Eco Monday
The 3000 Club: Last year EcoMonday was featured on the front page of the Phoenix Business Journal. Can you tell us what EcoMonday is and about its mission? Read |
The
3000 Club is proud to be a part of the "Green" community
through our rescuing and reclamation projects. This
month we'd like to introduce Gail Johnson of EcoMonday.
Gail is a 3000 Club member and active in the local
"Green" community.
HELP SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
100% of all Donations go to supplying Care
Packages for the
Brave Men & Women who defend our FREEDOM!
Sponsored By: Arbonne Independent Consultants Cindy Wojtowicz and Abby Green
Every Arbonne Care Package will include Pure, Safe, and Beneficial Products
An Intelligence Travel Set NRGGO3 Fizzing Beverage Tablet Lip Saver Sunscreen SPF 30
Each care package has over an $80 value and can be purchased for $45
All Donations will benefit: The Travis Manion Foundation ~ a registered non-profit 501c3
The Care Packages will be sent to: A Marine Regimental Combat Team serving in Iraq and a unit of Army Rangers serving in Afghanistan.
ABBY GREEN
602-741-9113/abbygreen@gmail.com
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arizona
Local
Businesswoman to Receive 2009 Bronze Sierra Award Feb 21
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to Award Jennifer Kaplan for her Dedication to the Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has selected Jennifer Kaplan, co-founder and owner of PRIME 3, LLC, as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Bronze Sierra Award for her commitment and dedication to the Foundation.
Kaplan has been involved with the local chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the past 5 years on a variety of levels. She was selected as an AZ’s Finest Honoree in 2005 and since has chaired the AZ’s Finest event 2 years in a row and is currently serving as the Vice President of the Arizona Executive Board for the Foundation.
“Jennifer’s accomplishments within the community and her endless commitment to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation makes her the ideal candidate for this year’s award,” said Sandra Kush, Owner of Devon Designs. “She is a very accomplished woman with many exceptional qualities and we are thankful to have her support.”
The Bronze Sierra is awarded to individuals, organizations or businesses who have shown an outstanding commitment to finding a cure for cf. Past recipients include former Phoenix Suns players Dan Majerle and Alvan Adams; former Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher, Randy Johnson; former Phoenix Suns Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons; Del E Webb Foundation and Sports Illustrated’s Frank Deford. “I am honored to be selected as this year’s Bronze Sierra Award recipient,” said Jennifer Kaplan. “I thoroughly enjoy working with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and believe that with the continued support and dedication of the community we will find a cure for cystic fibrosis.”
This year’s Bronze Sierra Award will be awarded during the Sixth Annual Wine and 65 Roses Gala at the Montelucia Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ on February 21st starting at 6pm. The event features wine tasting and gourmet dinner with small boutique wineries and rare collectibles for auction. Tickets are $500 per person with ninety cents of every dollar raised used to fund the science to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, the CF Care Centers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the University Medical Center in Tucson.
For additional details about the Bronze Sierra Award and the Sixth Annual Wine and 65 Roses Gala, please contact Lori Nelson at 602-224-0068.
About Cystic Fibrosis FoundationThe Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arizona, headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., a non-profit donor-supported organization, is dedicated to assuring the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improving the quality of life for those with the disease. The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is the #1 life shortening disease of children and young adults in the U.S. It is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. While today there exists no cure, an arsenal of remedies have been produced to help treat the disease, dramatically extending the life expectancy of people living with cf. For more information about Cystic Fibrosis Foundation visit www.cff.org.
Hundreds of Arizona Women Rally Together to Raise Funds for MS
Luncheon Provides Hope and Support to Women Affected by Multiple Sclerosis
(PHOENIX) February 4, 2009: The Arizona Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting its fourth annual Women Against MS Luncheon on Wednesday, April 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the brand new Montelucia Resort and Spa. Guests will share the joys of a fine lunch while watching an inspirational program emceed by Tara Hitchcock of “Good Morning Arizona”, and featuring keynote speaker Martha Madison. Martha is an actress, formerly on “Days of Our Lives” and is also an MS Caregiver. She will share her inspirational story with hundreds of attendees.
The Women Against MS Luncheon creates a motivational and empowering environment for people to gather, learn about MS, and raise funds for the National MS Society. A live drawing will allow attendees to purchase tickets for their chance to win one of five prize packages, each valued at over $500.
While men are certainly welcome to attend, it is women who founded this important event and who inspire each other to move it forward. Two thirds of the people living with MS are women, and women often are the care providers for everyone else. Last year the Women Against MS Luncheon raised nearly $90,000 to provide programs for people living with MS and fund research towards the cure and treatment of this chronic disease of the central nervous system.
Sponsorships, tables of 10 for families or corporations and individual tickets for the event are available for purchase, a portion of which is tax-deductible. To buy tickets or for more information, visit http://aza.nationalMSsociety.org or call the Arizona Chapter at 480-968-2488.
About Multiple SclerosisMultiple 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. Symptoms 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. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million worldwide.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50 state network of chapters. We fund more MS research, provide more services to people with MS, offer more professional education and further more advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. The Society is dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. We are people who want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at http://aza.nationalmssociety.org.
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. Talk to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society at http://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.
Women Against MS Luncheon
Women
Against MS Luncheon April 29, 2009
Put it on your calendar!
We
have secured our date and location for our 2009 WAMS luncheon.
It will be held
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
at the brand new Monte Lucia Resort and Spa (Tatum and Lincoln)
Our speaker is Martha Madison, an actress from Days of Our
Lives (Belle Black Brady). Her mother has MS. We are
expecting 600 attendees.
Remember Last
Year's Luncheon!
An afternoon of inspiration, motivation and empowerment as we
move towards a world free of MS Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:30
a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Event
Chair:
Terry Ashoff Johnson
About the Luncheon
The National MS Society, Arizona Chapter
and other
outstanding women for an afternoon of inspiration, motivation
and empowerment move towards a world free of MS. They share the
joys of a fine lunch while watching an inspirational program
emceed by Tara Hitchcock of "Good Morning Arizona" and with
featured keynote speaker Kristie Salerno Kent. Guests also
bought tickets for a live raffle held during the program for a
wide variety of exciting prizes.
Clip of Kristie singing |
Get Involved Your involvement can make all the difference. Please join us for an upcoming event.
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MS 2008: Maximizing Care Strategies A multidisciplinary continuing medical education conference Saturday, May 3, 2008 Hyatt Regency Phoenix http://nationalMSsociety.org/MS2008
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Corks and Chords 2008 An evening of wine and music to end MS Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mayo Clinic Scottsdale http://nationalMSsociety.org/corks2008
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WalkMS: Prescott Walk on the Wild Side Saturday, October 18, 2008 7 :00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m Heritage Park Zoo in Prescott
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WalkMS: Phoenix Walk on the Wild Side Saturday, November 8, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.SRP's Headquarters in Phoenix http://walkaza.nationalMSsociety.org
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Bike MS: Round Up Ride 2009 March 28 & 29, 2009 Heritage Park in Florence, Arizona http://bikeaza.nationalMSsociety.org
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For more information about the National MS Society, Arizona Chapter, please vIsit www.aza.nationalMSsociety.org or call us at 1-800-344-4867.
all photos by LeeAnn Sharpe
Women Against MS
By LeeAnn Sharpe
An invitation to attend the Women Against MS luncheon at the
Arizona Biltmore on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, filled an
otherwise dull day with an opportunity to learn about Multiple
Sclerosis and what progress has been made toward a cure or
treatment. Even though I have a sister-in-law in California with
this disease, I really knew very little about MS.
The brochure said, “An afternoon of inspiration, motivation and empowerment as we move towards a world free of MS.” Can the world be free of MS?
The first thing I learned about MS is that two thirds of it’s victims are women. And most look like the picture of health. Very few used canes or walkers or wheelchairs. But the terrible affects of the disease are still there and often make life very difficult.
Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving. Featured keynote speaker Kristie Salerno Kent spoke of her experiences and how it’s hard for people to understand she has MS because she looks outwardly unaffected. She often hears, “You have MS? But you look so good.” Yet, it’s difficult to walk, she suffers pain, vision problems, and physical exhaustion is a constant problem.
A few years after Kristie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She woke up one day unable to move her legs. It was a terrifying experience and with medication and therapy she can now walk. She decided that she was not going to give up her dreams of performing just because of her MS diagnosis. Kristie took on the role of an MS Lifelines Ambassador and travels the country speaking and singing for others who are affected by the disease. Now her performances are for a purpose and not just entertainment.
As a songwriter, Kristie writes from her
own experiences and many of her songs were created from pages of
her personal journal. Kristie's debut solo CD, "Believe" is a
heartfelt testimony of her determination to succeed despite
adversity. Her powerful and richly textured voice combined with
her honest lyrics and memorable melodies make you BELIEVE that
anything is possible.
You can
watch "The Show Must Go On",
a short video created by Kristie about her experience with MS.
This video was one of six nationwide to be featured in the
National MS Society Moving Forward Film Festival. It is
available on You Tube.
At my luncheon table, Sandra Behlkea, a nurse, has a son-in-law with MS. She wrote a cookbook to help non-profits raise funds though its sale. Her son-in-law is now symptom free, the result of medication, diet and exercise. This is a common thread I hear over and over again. Still there is no cure for MS.
Dr. Dean Wingerchuk, MD an Associate
Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
spoke to the group of several hundred women gathered this
beautiful day. He made the point almost everyone knows someone
with MS, even though they may not realize it. In the research of
MS, two key areas of focus are the genetic aspect, which has
identified two key genes linked to the disease. This is a big
step forward toward learning why people get MS. Another is the
environmental factors
include lack
of Vitamin D. Even here in Arizona, where we have so much
sunshine, we block the sun and our access to the sun's vitamin D
that contribute to MS. He felt the next
ten years of research will lead to greater understanding. Right
now the medications for treatment of MS have progressed
tremendously in the last fifteen years. Research in MS is
progressing at a remarkable rate, with more potential therapies
in the pipeline than at any other time in history. This is all
the result of research funded by the National MS Society.
Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with
MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central
nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to
blindness and paralysis. Most people with MS are diagnosed
between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many
women as men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more
than 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million worldwide.
Last year the Women Against MS luncheon raised nearly $70,000 to provide programs for people living with MS and fund research towards the cure and treatment of this chronic disease of the central nervous system. This year they certainly surpassed that figure… reports yet to come. There is no cure. Maybe someday.
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Hundreds of Arizona Women Rally Together to Raise Funds for MS
Luncheon Provides Hope and Support to Women Affected by Multiple Sclerosis
(PHOENIX) March 1, 2008: The Arizona Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting its third annual Women Against MS luncheon on Wednesday, April 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. Guests will share the joys of a fine lunch while watching an inspirational program emceed by Tara Hitchcock of “Good Morning Arizona”, and featuring keynote speaker Kristie Salerno Kent. Kent will speak to the hundreds of guests about her life with MS. She was diagnosed with MS in 1999, and after several years of denial, she decided that the word dreams may end with an M and an S but her dreams don't end because of her MS. She is now a singer/songwriter/producer and the CEO of her own production company. Her music is a heartfelt testimony of her determination to succeed despite adversity.
The Women Against MS luncheon creates a motivational and empowering environment for people to gather, learn about MS, and raise funds for the National MS Society. A live drawing will allow attendees to purchase tickets for their chance to win one of five prize packages, each valued at over $500.
While men are certainly welcome to attend, it is women who founded this important event and who inspire each other to move it forward. Two thirds of the people living with MS are women, and women often are the care providers for everyone else. Last year the Women Against MS luncheon raised nearly $70,000 to provide programs for people living with MS and fund research towards the cure and treatment of this chronic disease of the central nervous system.
Sponsorships, tables of 10 for families or corporations and individual tickets for the event are available for purchase, a portion of which is tax-deductible. To buy tickets or for more information, visit http://nationalMSsociety.org/azwams2008 or call the Arizona Chapter at 480-968-2488, option 2.
About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple 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. Symptoms 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. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million worldwide.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50 state network of chapters. We fund more MS research, provide more services to people with MS, offer more professional education and further more advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. The Society is dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. We are people who want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at http://nationalmssociety.org.
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. Talk to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society at http://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.