A Mountain of Gratitude: Thank You for a Successful MS Awareness Month Event!

The Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia (MSAV) is overflowing with gratitude for the incredible success of our March is MS Awareness and Rejuvenation Weekend, held at the beautiful Bent Mountain Lodge. The peaceful and scenic setting provided the perfect backdrop for a day of education, connection, and support.

We are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed to making this event so special. Your dedication has made a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by MS in our community.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our primary sponsor, TG Therapeutics, for their unwavering commitment to patient care. We were honored to have Dr. Rahul Davé, sponsored by TG Therapeutics, as our keynote speaker. His insightful presentation provided valuable information and inspiration to our attendees.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Genentech, Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI), Cycle Pharma and Polar. Your continued support is deeply appreciated.

A special thank you to David and Ginger McDonald, the exceptional owners of Bent Mountain Lodge. Their hospitality and accommodating spirit created a warm and welcoming environment for our event. The serene setting truly enhanced the experience for everyone.

We were also fortunate to have a team of dedicated medical specialists who participated in roundtable discussions, providing personalized insights and answering attendees’ questions. Their expertise and willingness to share their knowledge were invaluable.

And, of course, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the attendees who joined us. Your presence and engagement made the event a resounding success. Your willingness to learn, share, and connect created a powerful sense of community.

This year’s event allowed the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia to:

  • Provide a peaceful and informative environment for people affected by MS.

  • Facilitate meaningful connections between patients, medical professionals, and support organizations.

  • Increase awareness about MS and the resources available to those living with the condition.

  • Strengthen our community and support network.

We are inspired by the resilience and strength of the MS community and are committed to continuing our work to provide a sense of community, education, and advocacy.

Thank you again to everyone who made this event possible. Your support is making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by MS in Virginia.

 

Launched in 2003, National MS Education and Awareness Month is observed in March of each year. The goals are to promote an understanding of MS and to assist those with this disease in making educated decisions about their healthcare. It is a nationwide effort to raise the public’s awareness of MS and a time for sufferers, family members, and supporters to share information and camaraderie, drawing attention to this disease of the central nervous system. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) happens when one’s immune system attacks the nerve cells and renders them unable to properly transmit information, causing balance issues, weakened vision, fatigue, and other unpredictable symptoms. Approximately 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from multiple sclerosis. 

Everyone, not just those affected by MS, is invited to participate in a wide variety of activities that happen across the country. Throughout the month, these activities will get people involved in raising awareness and will help to broaden their personal understanding of multiple sclerosis. MS Awareness kits are available from MS Focus for those who wish to become involved in the effort.