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There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays!
MS Alliance of Virginia’s 2026 Annual Holiday Gala December 4–6, 2026 REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! There’s truly no place like home for the holidays—especially when you are surrounded by a community that feels just like family. Join your MSAV family for a cozy,...
Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia Named Finalist in WSLS Channel 10’s 2026 Hometown’s Best Awards
The Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia (MSAV) has officially been selected as a finalist in the Nonprofit category of WSLS Channel 10’s 2026 Hometown’s Best awards. This recognition marks a significant milestone for MSAV, an unfunded, 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3)...
The Embarrassment of Brain Fog
When it comes to frustrating and embarrassing symptoms, multiple sclerosis has the potential to bring on a number of ones that can seem downright humiliating. Problems with my legs (such as weakness, numbness, or foot drop) and balance have caused me to fall or...
Roanoke Valley MS Support Group Meets Thursday October 22
Please join us this Thursday for our monthly MSAV Support Group meeting at Lydia’s Italian Restaurant in Salem! We’re excited to welcome Delaine S. Caldwell, Manager of Elder Rights at the Local Office on Aging (LOA), who will share valuable information about...
Support the Safe Step Act!
Have you ever had to try several medications before your insurance would pay for the one your doctor first prescribed? This is a practice called step therapy, where health plans require you to first try -- and fail -- one or more insurer-preferred treatments before...
A simple ball of yarn can become a powerful symbol of hope, support, and community. That’s the driving force behind “Miles of Scarves,” a remarkable middle school club where students channel their creativity into knitting and crocheting items to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis…CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance. Click on the flyer for more information.
