Support the MS Alliance of Virginia: Empowering Lives, Building Community
The MS Alliance of Virginia is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to empowering individuals impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. We believe in focusing on what we can do, fostering a vibrant community through engaging events, vital support, and uplifting experiences.
We bring people together through:
- Educational Events: Informative sessions with expert speakers.
- Local Support Groups: Creating connections and shared understanding – including rural and underserved areas of SW Virginia.
- Signature Overnight Events: Including our festive Holiday Gala, impactful MS Awareness Month event, and a much-needed Respite Weekend offered at a significantly reduced rate for qualifying individuals.
Because we have no paid staff, every dollar you donate directly supports our programs and events, helping us create memorable experiences and provide crucial resources for our community.
Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. It helps us continue to offer:
- Opportunities for connection and fun
- Valuable educational resources
- A strong, supportive community for those living with MS
Please consider making a donation today. Join us in building a community where joy, education, and connection thrive.
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Recently, Mr. Joe Huntsman, the new CEO and owner of the Roanoke Area MS Center and Blue Ridge Neurology in Christiansburg was kind enough to answer some of the more common questions we have been hearing at the MS Alliance of Virginia regarding Dr. Jill Cramer’s retirement and subsequent purchase of her practice by BrookWell Infusion. Read below to hear what he has to say…
MSAV – When will the new neurologists and other providers be available to see patients, and how can appointments be scheduled?
Mr. Huntsman – The new neurology full team will begin to see patients in September and appointments are already being scheduled. However, we are providing infusions for several insurance plans this summer (already).
MSAV – What is the procedure for patients with existing referrals or those who have previously received care at the MS Center to return for appointments?
Mr. Huntsman – If a patient has received care at the Roanoke MS Center in Salem or Blue Ridge Associates in Neurology in Christiansburg in the past, we do not need a new referral unless insurance requires it. Simply a call to schedule an appointment is all that is needed. We truly hope that all patients return, and it would be an honor to serve each of them…….. Read more by clicking HERE!
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