Traveling With Disabilities Committee
Dear MSAV,
We would like to start a travel committee and we are asking you if you would be interested and willing to join this committee to work on group travel opportunities for the MSAV, and to provide a basic travel planning tool you can use for your own travel. Our goals are to involve members of the MSAV directly in our trip planning – to design adventures that go beyond minimum accessibility requirements and to truly enhance the travel experience for members (and families) of all abilities. Read more HERE.
Trial Testing Metformin, Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Progressive MS Set to Start
A new clinical trial in Australia, called PLATYPUS, will simultaneously test two medications that have already been approved for other conditions in people with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study, expected to launch in January, will use an...
FDA Clears BrainSpec’s Tool to Measure Metabolites on Brain Scans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared BrainSpec Core, a platform that performs non-invasive measurements of brain chemistry, for use in diagnosing some of the most common diseases that affect the brain, including multiple sclerosis (MS). Developed by...
Recognition Ceremony Planned for December 8
OUR DINNER IS FULL AND REGISTRATION HAS ENDED. IF YOU DID NOT GET SIGNED UP FOR DINNER IN TIME, EMAIL MSAV4HOPE@GMAIL.COM TO BE PUT ON OUR WAITING LIST. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE DINNER, COME BY FOR THE AFTERPARTY! Join us Friday, December 8th, at the Holiday Inn...
Roanoke Utility Assistance From CCC
Free Covid-19 Home Test Kits From USPS
As of November 20, 2023, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here's what you need to know about your order: Each order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more...
iConquerMS Expands Research Efforts to Focus on MS Caregivers
iConquerMS, a research initiative where people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) contribute their health data and ideas, is expanding its research program to include caregivers of people with MS. Established in 2014 by the Accelerated Cure Project (ACP), iConquerMS...
Our Mission Statement
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 may be able to assist 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 like ours.
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