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| CHAMPIONS |
| Join the Champions program and show your support for the person you ride for. If you don't have a connection to MS, we'll help you get one! |
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| VIRTUAL WALL OF HOPE |
| Visit our Virtual Wall of Hope to see messages and inspiration for why you participate in Challenge Walk MS. Take a moment and share with us why you walk too! |
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| WHERE THE MONEY GOES |
| For more than 60 years, families affected by MS have turned to the National MS Society for information and support. The Pacific South Coast Chapter provides programs and services for the 18,000 people affected by MS in Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties, advocates for favorable medical- and disability-related legislation, and funds critical research aimed at a world free of MS. |
| Our Expenses |
- Research and Dues to our National Organization 34%
- Fundraising Expenses13%
- Management & General Expenses 4%
- Local Client/Professional Services 49% which include:
- Emotional Support: self-help groups, counseling, visitation and information for the
newly-diagnosed. Read stories of success for self-help groups, professional
counseling or visitation.
- Wellness: education (nutrition, alternative therapies), exercise (aqua, yoga, strength training) and clinics. Read an aquatic exercise success story.
- Direct Assistance: equipment loan/provision, financial grants, transportation and scholarships.
- Family & Social Support: recreation, holiday celebrations, respite care and caregiver retreats. Read a respite care success story.
- Education: community and professional, multicultural outreach, information & referral, and research.
- Independence Support: employment (referrals, resources, consultation), financial planning and care management.
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