CHICAGO – July 24, 2013 — The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter is hosting a wide variety of programs, events, support groups and teleconferences this summer and fall for individuals living with MS, their family members, and community members interested in joining the movement to create a world free of MS. Nearly 20,000 people in Illinois and more than 400,000 in the United States live with MS. Many of these events are free of charge. For more information about the Greater Illinois Chapter and upcoming programs, visit msillinois.org or call 312.421.4500.
CALENDER OF EVENTS
Monday, August 12
Midwest Regional Teleconference: “Probiotics and MS”
As part of the monthly teleconference series, Dr. Loren Rolak, MD, Director of the Marshfield Clinic MS Center, will lead a discussion about probiotics and MS. Understand probiotic as treatment options and learn about the hygiene hypothesis, what it has to do with MS and what research projects in MS are based on this hypothesis. Register today for this free service!
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register: 1.800.344.4867 or online at MSillinois.org
Location: Call-in by phone
Saturday, August 24
Regional Research Symposium 2013
Listen to keynote speakers, David W. Brandes, MS, MD, FAAN, MSCS, discuss “Sleep Disorders in MS” and Dr. Stephen Miller, Northwestern University, discuss “Merging Immunology and Nanoscience for Development of a New Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis.” Concludes with a question and answer session. A complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided.
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register: 1.800.344.4867
Location: Par-A-Dice Hotel, 21 Blackjack Boulevard, East Peoria, IL 61611
Sunday, Sept. 8
Walk MS- Peoria & Urbana
Take a stroll with family and friends at Walk MS! Money raised funds cutting edge-research and supports people with MS and their families. There are 1-7 mile route options at the Peoria location and 1.5-3 mile route options at the Urbana location with a rest stop at each walk site’s halfway points. Snacks and water will be available.
Time: Peoria: 12 p.m. (registration opens) 1:00 p.m. (walk begins); Urbana: 11:30 a.m. (registration opens) 1 p.m. (walk begins)
Cost: Fundraising Register: online at WalkMSillinois.org
Peoria: 1222 East Kingman Avenue, Tower Park, Peoria Heights, IL
Urbana: W. Windsor Road & S. Race Street, Urbana, IL
Monday, Sept. 9
Midwest Regional Teleconference: “Complementary and Alternative Therapy for MS”
As part of the monthly teleconference series, Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN, Can Do MS Nurse Educator and Programs Consultant, will offer a comprehensive discussion of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapy. Topics will include gaining a better understanding on what CAM therapies are, learning the benefits and risks of CAM, and explaining the importance of talking to your physicians about the CAM therapies you are using. Register today for this free service!
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register: 1.800.344.4867 or online at MSillinois.org
Location: Call-in by phone
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. The disease affects more than 20,000 individuals in Illinois and 2.1 million worldwide. The Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. Envisioning a world free of MS, the Chapter moves toward that end by driving change through advocacy, facilitating education, collaborating with others and by providing helpful programs and services. For more information, visit MSillinois.org.