MS Alliance of Virginia
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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.
In the News
Gov. Notham signs legislation to increase access to critical health care
Step therapy improvements have finally been improved for Virginians, improving the lives of those with Multiple Sclerosis as well as other life alltering diseases by allowing them to get access to the drugs they need much sooner.
read moreMarch 13th is Roanoke Valley Gives Day!
Support the MSAV one gift at a time on Roanoke Valley Gives Day 3/13/19 at rvgives.givebig.org from midnight to 11:59pm.
read moreNew MS Treatment Guidelines
With the first revision in more than 16 years, updated recommendations aim to give you a bigger say in how you manage your disease.
read moreLack of Diversity in Clinical Trials is a Danger to Multiple Sclerosis Patients
When Multiple Sclerosis affects as many as 1 million Americans, and 2.5 million worldwide, having only 2% of African Americans with MS enrolled in Phase 3 Clinical Trials is just not acceptable according to MS experts.
read moreUpcoming Events
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Roanoke Valley MS Support Night Group
April 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood-Rt 419&I581, 4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, USAGuest Speaker: Tony Mardian
Topic: Living on a Limited Income
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Yard Sale by Roanoke Valley MS Support Group
May 4, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
3959 Electric Rd, Roanoke (Parking Lot)All proceeds are donated to Adventure Fund for those who have difficulty affording days out. Early drop-off will be on May 3rd 9am-7pm at the MSAV Office, 3959 Electric Rd Suite 365.
For more information, email msofroanokevalley@gmail.com or call (540) 404-1167
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Mountain Empire MS Support Group Meeting
May 9, 2019 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St, Bristol, VA 24201, USA
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Roanoke Valley MS Support Day Group Meeting
May 14, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood-Rt 419&I581, 4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, USARoanoke Valley MS Support Day Group Meeting
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2nd Annual Ken Shafer Memorial MS Bowl-A-Thon
May 18, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Vinton Bowling Center, 1200 Vinyard Rd, Vinton, VA 24179, USAFor just $10 you get 3 games & rental shoes. Open to Public! Help support a great cause. For more information go to Strike Out MS