Women, Wisconsin & Multiple Sclerosis
Colleen G. Kalt President & CEO National MS Society-Wisconsin Chapter
History of the National MS Society: Sylvia Lawry
Our Mission Mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.
Our Vision A world free of MS.
The National MS Society • More MS research • More programs and services • More professional education • More advocacy efforts Than any other MS organization in the world .
The Society is the best investment in driving solutions and changing the world for people with MS. • Recruited more than 800 new MS researchers to the field • Provided early career support to every thought leader • Set the standards in all areas of MS research • Established the MS field of nerve and myelin repair • Drove genetic research into MS susceptibility • Paved the way for all existing FDA-approved therapies
MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t.
Our Top Priority Research
Close to Home Women, Wisconsin & Multiple Sclerosis
More than 11,000 diagnosed in Wisconsin Milwaukee County 1,821 Waukesha County 1,056 Dane County 1,024 Brown County 476 Racine County 468 Nearly 80% are women.
Ways to Help
For more information: www.wisMS.org
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