MS Alliance of Virginia
The Mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia
- Provide programs, events, activities and services for people living with MS in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding areas, including Veterans.
- Educate and empower people with MS, their care partners, friends and family. We will guide people to organizations that can assist people with their needs.
- Contribute to awareness in the community, including educational programs to young people, first responders and community organizations.
- Encourage and expand support groups to include assisted living facilities, homebound people and help others start upbeat groups in their area.
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Roanoke Valley MS Support Group Meeting
August 25, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
ZoomFor more details visit the Support Group page: Support Groups.
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Mountain Empire MS Support Group
September 6, 2022 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
For more details visit the Support Group page: Support Groups.
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MS Alliance Support Group Meeting
September 13, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ZoomJoin Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7127679497
Meeting ID: 712 767 9497
Or call: 1-312-626-6799
or 712-767-9497, to join meetingFor more details visit the Support Group page: Support Groups.
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Twin County MS Support Group Hillsville, VA
September 13, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
For more details visit the Support Group page: Support Groups.
Events
- August 25, 2022
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- September 6, 2022
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- September 13, 2022
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MS Alliance Support Group Meeting
September 13, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ZoomJoin Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7127679497
Meeting ID: 712 767 9497
Or call: 1-312-626-6799
or 712-767-9497, to join meeting
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News
Sarah Ward With Adira Foundation To Speak at MS Alliance Support Group Meeting
Sarah Ward, Community Outreach Manager with Adira Foundation, will be speaking with us at our upcoming MS Alliance Support Group Meeting, Tuesday, August 9 at noon on Zoom. She is leading a project to improve rural specialty health access for MS patients in VA, WV, MD...
Roanoke Valley MS Support Group Meeting: Tools and Things
Join us Thursday July 28 at Jersey Lily's (1650 Braeburn Dr, Salem, VA 24153) or on Zoom. This will be a hybrid meeting, if you cannot make it to the restaurant, you can still participate on Zoom. -The 'in-person' meeting will have Social Time from 6:00-6:30 pm. Soft...
MS Patients with Social Support Slept Better During Pandemic: Study
Leisure activities, daily help linked to better sleep amid COVID-19 isolation Greater feelings of social support predicted better sleep quality in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study shows. Specifically, greater help with daily...
Can MS, Medical Marijuana, and Guns Safely Coexist?
U.S. federal law prevents medical marijuana users from owning guns It seems to me from my anecdotal observations that a fair number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a gun. When I wrote about the issue a few years ago, I discovered that more people...
Registration Closes Thursday, July 21 at 9pm for the MS Alliance 2022 Brian Mason Respite Camp (closes sooner if event is full).
Brian Mason Respite Camp is an annual event for people whose lives have been severely affected by Multiple Sclerosis, the newly diagnosed and the caregiver/immediate family member living in the home who does not get the opportunity to vacation. It is a chance to meet...
No MRI Change but Worsening MS Symptoms
You’ve just had your yearly MRI and there have been no changes, no new or larger lesions; however, you know your condition has worsened since your previous exam. Understanding worsening MS symptoms but no MRI change What’s going on? How is that possible? These are...
Congratulations Class of 2022
Carter Cross
Carter is the son of Brandon Cross and Laura Cross. Carter is graduating from Blacksburg High School. Carter earned the ACCE scholarship to New River Valley Community College. Welding and Working on Cars are two of Carters favorite hobbies.
Mark Fisher
Mark is the Son of Aaron and Danielle Fisher. He is graduating from Mechanicsville High School with a 4.2 GPA. He is involved with the National Honor Society and National Beta Club. Mark was also involved with Student Ambassadors, in which he helped other students with getting around the school. Mark participated in FFA being an officer while in FFA. He is a Hanover Scholars. Mark is taking Advanced Placement Classes. Mark post-high school plan are to attend Marshall University in the Fall, Major in Forensic Science, while also minoring in Mathematics and Physics.
Serenity Mullins
Serenity is the daughter of Steve and Suzy Mullins and is graduating from the Virginia Virtual Academy on June 4th. She plans to attend Virginia Western Community College to obtain a license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Morgan Victoria Puckett
Morgan is the daughter of Michael and Carla Puckett. She is graduating from Virginia High School. During her junior and senior years, she was a varsity football and basketball cheerleader. During her junior year, she took a Certified Nursing Assistant class. She enjoyed her clinical’s at a local nursing home and passed the CNA boards. Morgan is going to attend Virginia Highlands Community College and plans to obtain a degree as a certified medical assistant
Brayden Taylor
Brayden is the son of Bryant and Christy Taylor graduating from Salem High School, Salem Virginia. He is in the National Honor Society, German Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.
He is on the track team and the drumline. In the Fall, Brayden is going to UVA. Brayden was accepted Early Decision.
Jaci Beth Thomas
Jaci is the daughter of Toni L Quesenberry.
She is graduating from Liberty University in July 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration.
Jaci will be pursuing her master’s degree come August 2022.