2009 annual report

A report on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter’s progress in fiscal year 2009

MoviNg forwArd iN 2009

forward

We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by ms.

Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t. The National MS Society addresses the challenges of each person affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, collaborating with MS organizations around the world, and providing programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The Minnesota Chapter serves nearly 10,000 people with MS and their families in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

2009 board of trusteesGary Birnbaum, M.D.

Gary Beaver, D.O.

Kay Briden, Ph.D.

David Chaikin

Martha Cincoski, M.D.

Monica Dahl

Dale Edberg, Ph.D.

William C. Gillispie, Jr.

Susan A. Hagstrum, Ph.D.

Thomas R. Holtackers, P.T.

Carol M. Houghtby

Medi Jiwani

Richard A. Knutson

Karen L. Larson, Board Chair

Frances L. Long

Dennis McGill

Susan Mackay

William T. MacNally

Daniel Marcotte

Robert D. Miller

Edmund J. Nightingale, Ph.D.

Maureen Reeder, Chapter President

Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Ph.D.

Larry L. Schmid

Michael V. Schrock

Karen Sletten

Michael A. Vitelli

Jeanne M. Voigt

Devon Washington

Brett Wing2 MINNESOTA CHAPTER

I have always believed that people and organizations shine the brightest when faced with challenges. After all, many of the world’s greatest success stories have come out of times of struggle. I’m proud to say that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter was a true reflection of that belief in 2009.

With the economy still in crisis, it was indeed a difficult year. But together, we rallied to keep the movement to end MS moving full speed ahead. Our dedicated fundraisers, donors, volunteers and corporate partners generously invested their time, resources, ideas and passion in our important work. They rose to the challenge by giving us their unwavering support and boldly asking others to do the same. Chapter staff made sure people with MS always came first by working diligently and resourcefully to keep costs down while still getting the job done.

Together, our efforts allowed us to remain focused on what really matters — helping families living with MS and moving closer to a world free of this disease.

All of our hard work resulted in many reasons to celebrate. Not only was the chapter able to continue providing top-notch support to the MS community, but we found new and innovative ways to reach people with the information and assistance they need.

If I’ve learned anything over the last year, it’s that here in Minnesota, we really know how to roll with the punches. With each passing year, there will always be new, unforeseen challenges and obstacles. Our world is as unpredictable as MS, which makes us all the more capable of finding the strength and resolve to keep moving forward, stronger than ever.

Thank you for moving forward with us.

Sincerely,

Karen Larson BoardChair

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2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3

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rESEArCH

Despite a challenging economic environment in 2009, the National MS Society worked hard to maintain critical discovery in the field of MS research. The year saw exciting research progress, with unprecedented opportunities on the horizon and more scientists than ever working on important questions. In 2009 alone, the society invested nearly $36 million to support 375 research projects around the world.

Although economic conditions resulted in a funding slow-down, creating gaps in planned expenditures, the society continued to propel research forward in our three-pronged approach:

stopping msn Throughout the year, it became more and more evident

that the era of oral MS drugs was rapidly approaching. A handful of promising disease-modifying treatments were in the pipeline, including cladribine and fingolimod, whose companies have both applied for FDA approval and are expected to be available as early as 2010.

n Researchers found that a common and accessible drug used to lower blood pressure helped stop the immune attack in mice with MS-like disease — offering an interesting new lead in the search for ways to halt the disease.

n Fast Forward, the society’s drug development subsidiary, made its first investments in promising agents. This effort to speed the delivery of new treatments to people with MS has already attracted more than $20 million in new funding.

reversing damage and restoring functionn The society’s research on rehabilitation and health care

delivery, and our four international teams working on nervous system protection and repair (funded by the Promise: 2010 Campaign) are making tremendous progress, including plans for small-scale clinical trials to test the safety of cell therapy.

n The FDA recommended marketing approval for the oral drug Ampyra to improve walking speed in people with all types of MS. (The drug became available in spring 2010, marking the first-ever therapy designed specifically to treat an MS symptom.)

n In response to reports that a phenomenon called CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or abnormal blood flow from the brain and spinal cord) may contribute to nervous system damage in MS, the society invited investigators to apply for grant funding and created an accelerated review process to explore this lead.

ending ms forevern The definitive scan for all common MS-related genes being

performed by the International MS Genetics Consortium promised a wealth of data.

n For the first time, researchers found evidence of a direct interaction between vitamin D and a common genetic variant, which increases the risk of MS.


society-funded research in minnesota during 2009:

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

shailendra giri, ph.d.AMP-activatedproteinkinaseasakeytargetforEAEdiseaseprocess

charles hoWe, ph.d.Mediatorsofaxondamageduringchronicdemyelination

orhun Kantarci, m.d.Non-ambulatoryimpairmentinbenignmultiplesclerosis

claudia lucchinetti, m.d.MultipleSclerosisLesionProject:StudyingdamagedareasinthebrainsofindividualswithMSforcluestodifferentpatternsofdestructiveimmunefactors,andcorrelatingfindingswithclinicalmanifestations

marcelo matiello, m.d.GeneticandimmunogenicanalysisofAQP4inneuromyelitisoptica

moses rodriguez, m.d.CollaborativeMSCenterAward:ExploringthemolecularsignalsthatmightstimulateorinhibitrepairprocessesinMS,forcluestodevelopingtherapeuticstrategiestopromoterepair

isobel scarisbricK, ph.d.RangeofactionofthekallikreingenefamilyinMSpathogenesis

rESEArCH

The year saw exciting

research progress, with

unprecedented opportunities

on the horizon and more

scientists than ever working

on important questions.

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ProgrAMS ANd SErviCES

empoWering communities and maKing connectionsIn 2009, the Minnesota Chapter found new and innovative ways to light up communities throughout the area with top-notch support and unique opportunities to make connections.

n Through the Connect Locally program, hosted by MS group leaders, the Face Time with Your Local Neurologist program, and a series of events designed by and for people in their 20s and 30s, the chapter ensured people affected by MS had quality information and support right at their fingertips.

n The chapter established relationships with organizations in Duluth and Saint Cloud in its effort to develop two new day programs for adults with MS by the year 2011.

n In 2009, the chapter launched a strong and engaging social media presence — giving thousands of people in the local MS community a forum to connect, network, advocate, raise funds and awareness and discuss key issues affecting people with the disease.

n The chapter’s longest-standing and most popular program, MS Camp (now Majestic Shores Resort), celebrated its 30th anniversary. For three decades, the weeklong program has offered adults with MS a chance to take a break from MS and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of the disease.

The chapter worked to meet

the critical, day-to-day

needs of people with MS

and their families.


ProgrAMS ANd SErviCES

Left:Thechapter’slongest-runningprogram,MSCamp,celebratedits30thyearin2009.

Center:JeanneVoigt(right),ScholarshipProgramdonorandvolunteer,congratulatedscholarshiprecipientBrittanyGroess.

Right:NationalMSSocietyPresidentandCEOJoyceNelsonledacampactivitywhilevisitingMSYouthCampin2009.

helping people With ms here and noW

Through direct assistance and financial support, the chapter worked to meet the critical, day-to-day needs of people with MS and their families.

n Chapter social workers helped more than 5,500 people work with insurance companies, apply for programs, find housing, manage the disease and find solutions to family and employment issues.

n More than $410,000 in financial assistance was given to help pay for care partner relief, chore services, home modification, equipment and more — helping people with MS maximize their independence.

n The chapter helped families navigate the complex world of finances through financial workshops.

supporting families

MS doesn’t only affect the person with the disease. That’s why the MS Society offers a network of support for family members, care partners and children of people with MS.

n Funding for the Minnesota Chapter Scholarship Program nearly doubled in 2009, allowing the chapter to grant 52 scholarships to local youth affected by MS.

n Nearly 120 youth who have a parent or close relative with MS attended the 10th annual Youth Camp, where they enjoyed the outdoors while connecting with other kids who understand the effects of MS on a family.

n The chapter reached out to spouses and care partners through programs like the Family Retreat, Couple’s Night Out and Couple’s Getaway, in addition to the brand new “We Care” webpage designed specifically for family care partners.

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voLUNTEErS

Each year, thousands of people give their time and energy to the Minnesota Chapter, bringing with them valuable skills, fresh perspectives and tremendous dedication. A vital component of the MS movement, volunteers truly make things happen for the society — from events to programs to the chapter office. In 2009, the chapter engaged approximately 3,000 volunteers in the MS movement.

ahead of the curve

Minnesota boasts the third highest volunteerism rate in the nation, a statistic that truly reflects the chapter’s strong base of dedicated volunteers. In 2009, four exceptional Minnesota Chapter volunteers received national accolades for their outstanding commitment to the society.

national lifetime achievement aWard, marianne green

As a person who lives with MS, Marianne Green believes it’s important to do whatever she can to support the society’s work to end the disease. When she first started volunteering at the chapter office in 1974, there were no MS treatments available and Minnesota Bike MS rides didn’t even exist. But after 35 years, the movement to end MS has made great strides, and Green has been a part of it every step of the way.

MarianneGreenacceptedaNationalLifetimeAchievement

Awardfor35yearsofservicetothesoc

iety.


national volunteer hall of fame — programs and services, dave anderson

In addition to serving as volunteer both locally and nationally, Dave Anderson has dedicated nearly 10 years to MSWorld — a global, online support network for people affected by MS. He serves as the primary technical support person as well as a chat host and Web editor and has served as vice president since 2006. He also founded the Fishing Has No Boundaries program, which provides people with disabilities a weekend of fishing and socialization.

national volunteer hall of fame — fundraising, bill gillispie, Jr.

Bill Gillispie’s creative fundraising, positive attitude and unflappable persistence have helped him rally people to join the MS movement all across the nation. In just eight years, his Walk MS team, “Team Gillispie,” has raised nearly $700,000, drawing walkers from eight states. Not only that, Gillispie volunteers in whatever way he can, from serving on the national board of trustees to helping out at event rest stops.

national volunteer hall of fame — health care professional, Judy soderberg

For nearly 30 years, Judy Soderberg has been a passionate advocate for people living with MS, particularly in the areas of health care and housing. In 1985, she helped start the Fairview MS Achievement Center — a first-of-its-kind comprehensive MS center. Her steadfast support also helped secure funding for Kingsley Commons, one of the first housing projects in the nation designed to provide accessible, affordable housing specifically for people with MS.

voLUNTEErS

DaveAnderson BillGillispie,Jr. JudySoderberg

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ACTiviSM

From sharing their personal stories to making their voices heard during MS Awareness Week to testifying at a legislative hearing — chapter activists were anything but silent in 2009.

raising aWareness, sharing our storiesn During MS Awareness Week, hundreds of people

canvassed their communities with events, “street teams” and other awareness activities — including an all-orange photo shoot in downtown Minneapolis, which received significant news coverage in local media.

n More than 250 people stepped up their commitment to raising awareness about MS through the Minnesota Chapter’s Movement Ambassador program.

n The chapter exhibited at an array of fairs, expos and other events, reaching tens of thousands of people.

in 2009, the Minnesota Chapter

mobilized thousands of people

throughout the area to raise

critical awareness about

MS and ignite action to help

improve the lives of families

living with the disease.

DavidChaikin,CodyHauerandErin

Weber(lefttoright)eachmadetheir

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personal,long-lastingwaybygetting

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toaworldfreeofMS.


ACTiviSM

n Stories about the MS movement were shared through nearly 100 newspaper articles, nearly 50 television segments and more than 20 radio interviews.

n More than 12,600 people received the MSConnection newsletter and more than 13,000 people received the ProgramsConnection newsletter. Plus, 230,000 people visited MSsociety.org to learn about MS and ways to get involved.

advocating for change in minnesotan The chapter launched an initiative to train a vast

network of activists — holding meetings, developing a comprehensive activist toolkit and beginning efforts to recruit and train activists in all 67 state districts.

n Throughout the year, activists held health care forums and connected with their representatives through letters, e-mails and visits.

n A tough budget-balancing session hindered efforts to introduce bills with fiscal implications, which is why the chapter focused on preserving key resources for people with MS and strategizing long-term objectives.

n Activists worked to push the allocation of state funds to ensure Minnesota Disability Health Option’s fiscal sustainability over the next two years. This important program helps fund clients to attend the MS Achievement Center.

n Chapter staff and volunteers conducted significant research on private health insurance models and biologic MS medications to reintroduce legislation to cap co-pays for MS drugs and introduce new legislation to increase access to physical, occupational and speech therapy through private insurers.

n In coordination with the Minnesota Council on Disability and the Minnesota Dental Association, the chapter worked to pass Safe Patient Handling legislation.

n The chapter also strengthened our position in the community by building relationships with key organizations and individuals, including the Department of Human Services, Minnesota Board on Aging, American Association of Retired Persons, Minnesota Department of Transportation and legislators.

DuringMSAwarenessWeek,peoplewithMS,

volunteers,fundraisersandactivistsdrewattention

tothecausewithahigh-energy,all-orangephoto

shoot,ledbyphotographerAntonioCollodoroon

NicolletMallinMinneapolis.


ACTiviSM

advocating on a national leveln Chapter volunteer and board member

Bill MacNally was selected to serve on a consumer review panel for a Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to help advocate for increased federal funding for MS research.

“i have a responsibility to

take action to make change happen

and not accept the status quo as

‘good enough.’” — Bill MacNally

n Activists made their voices heard on a national scale in 2009 by attending the Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where they met with members of the U.S. Congress and Senate to discuss key federal priorities, including increased funding for MS research, the creation of a national MS registry and comprehensive health care reform.

EvENTS

dedicated fundraisers continued to push forward in spite of difficult economic conditions,

raising nearly $6 million through the Minnesota Chapter’s eight fundraising events.

dedicated fundraisers continued to push forward in spite of difficult economic conditions,

raising more than $6 million through the Minnesota Chapter’s eight fundraising events.



EvENTS

Whethertheywalked,rodeorlunched,MinnesotaChapterfundraisersdemonstratedpassion

andpersistencein2009,bringingusmillionsofdollarsclosertoacure.

EVENTS

mission stars

The extraordinary people listed below raised a remarkable $9,000 in 2009 to help create a world free of MS.

Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride

Dan Haag

Rachel Hollstadt

Gregory Lang

Pierre Jean Laupies

Dennis McGill

Nancy McGill

David Potts

Mike Schrock

Ronald Schutz

Bike MS: Star Tribune TRAM Ride

Jim Christopherson

Thomas Emison

Dudley Parsons

Meghan Perry

John Schenk

Steve Schmitt

Heather Tietje

Cliff Tower

Challenge Walk MS: Twin Cities

Kent Confeld

Carolyn Keith

Community events

Crawl for the Cure – John Johnson

La Table – St. Cloud Committee

MS Cup – Blake Middleton

Body and Soul – BJ Lavelle

MS Sno Rally Snowmobile Tour

Scott Spinler

Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Walk presented by Anchor Bank

Paula Gaedtke

Bill Gillispie, Jr.

Eric Goldberg

Angel Knuth

Luella Strand

Tammie Yutrzenka

Bike MS: Allianz Twin Cities Ride

Rox Watercott


Dedicated fundraisers pushed forward in spite of difficult economic conditions, raising more than $6 million through the Minnesota Chapter’s eight fundraising events. One of the many notable accomplishments, the chapter’s On the Move Luncheon increased fundraising by a remarkable 30 percent, raising approximately $150,000, which included a generous $25,000 matching gift from Christopher & Banks.

Plus, the Minnesota Bike MS series celebrated important milestones, including the 30th annual Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride and the 20th annual Star Tribune TRAM Ride. The Minnesota Chapter is proud to have been the first in the nation to host a Bike MS ride, which has led to more than 100 rides across the country and more than $600 million toward a world free of MS.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter is one of 53 chartered chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The financial statements of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter present only a portion of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s operations, and they include material intercompany income, expenses, assets and liabilities. Accordingly, the financials do not individually present a meaningful picture of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s financial transactions as a whole.


fiNANCiALS

National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyHeadquarters and all chaptersFor year-ended Sept. 30, 2009

Revenue Special events $135,277,876Contributions $57,614,456Legacies and bequests $6,817,217Interest, gaming and miscellaneous income $5,875,827Government grants $3,334,247 Total revenue $208,919,623 Expenses Client and community services $74,540,984Research and research fellowships $35,683,288Public and professional education $38,877,343Services to chapters $19,106,322 Total program services $168,207,937

Fundraising $34,363,669Management and general $16,375,294 Total expenses $218,946,900

Excess or (deficit) for the year $10,027,277

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Minnesota Chapter For year-ended Sept. 30, 2009

Revenue Special events $5,494,371Contributions $1,592,388Program service revenue $59,815Interest on savings $49,825 Total revenue $7,196,399 Expenses Client programs $2,721,989Research $1,220,307Public and professional education $798,998Community programs $325,829 Total program services $5,067,123

Management and general $754,944Fundraising $1,180,653 Total expenses $7,002,720 Excess (or deficit) for the year $193,679

The National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter salutes the countless corporate partners who offer their generous support each year. Below is a list of exceptional companies that donate cash, products and services to help move us closer to a world free of MS.

*Includescompanymatchinggiftdonations.sThesecompaniesaremembersoftheNationalMSSociety’sCorporateStarprogram,whichhonorscorporationsthatinvestsubstantiallyinbothhumanandfinancialresourcestohelpendMS.

corporate star award — luther Westside volkswagen

Under the leadership of Steve Hendricks, general manager and 22-year Bike MS 150 veteran, Luther Westside Volkswagen and Luther Burnsville Volkswagen donated a VW Routan to the chapter — complete with a Bike MS promotional vinyl wrap — to use as a “moving billboard” when driving to community events and activities. Luther Westside serves as the official vehicle sponsor of Bike MS, donating more than 20 vehicles last summer alone. The company also sponsored two rest stops on the Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride, displayed Bike MS materials in its showroom, participated in MS Awareness Week activities, donated a German-engineered Volkswagen bicycle as a prize, recruited participants to ride and supported a team.


CorPorATE PArTNErS

cash partners

GiFTS oF $100,000 oR MoRE

Christopher & Banks Corporations

GiFTS oF $50,000 To $99,999

Best Buy

Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.

The Pentair Foundation

GiFTS oF $20,000 To $49,999

Allianz

Anchor Bank

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals s

Biogen Idec s

Cub Cares Community Foundation

Cummins NPower

EMD Serono/Pfizer s *

Teva Neuroscience s

Walser Foundation

GiFTS oF $10,000 To $19,000

Acorda Therapeutics s

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Luther Westside Volkswagen

Pure Protein s

UCare Fund

GiFTS oF $5,000 To $9,999

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. *

Andersen Corporation

Assurant *

Donaldson Company

Express Scripts

Gemini, Inc.

Great River Energy

Papa John’s Pizza

Pentair

Private Bank Minnesota

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans *

US Bancorp Foundation *

Wal-Mart

Walman Optical

Xcel Energy Foundation *

GiFTS oF $2,500 To $4,999

Alliance Card, Inc.

Benchmark Reporting Agency

Boston Scientific *

Dorothy LeGrand Trust

Grainger *

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy

West Corporation

GiFTS oF $1,000 To $2,499

1st United Bank of Faribault

ADC Foundation *

Adobe Matching Gift Program*

AgriBank *

American Express Foundation *

Archer Daniels Midland Co *

Arizant, Inc.

Champion System

Firestone Metal Products

GAP Foundation *

Goodrich Corporation *

ITW Foundation *

Life Time Fitness Foundation

McKinstry Co Charitable Foundation

Medica Foundation

Medtronic Foundation *

Milbank Community Foundation

Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund

North Country Regional Hospital

Prudential Foundation *

RC Children’s Charities, Inc.

Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.

Rosemount, Inc.

Sam’s Club

TCF Foundation *

Telvent DTN

The Shopko Foundation

Travelers Foundation *

UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.

US Bank of Marshall

Wachovia Foundation *

Western National Insurance


CorPorATE PArTNErS

corporate partners bring scholarship program to neW heights

The chapter’s ever-growing Scholarship Program saw tremendous growth in 2009 thanks to generous corporate donors who endowed three scholarships to help students touched by MS pursue secondary education. Support from Christopher & Banks, the Cub Cares Community Foundation and the Pentair Foundation amounted to $67,500 in funding for this critical program.


Joining the movement, personally

and professionally Since joining the chapter’s board of trustees in 2004, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pentair Mike Schrock has supported the society both personally and professionally. A champion of the MS movement, Schrock engaged his company as a generous contributor, which resulted in $95,000 to support various chapter programs and events in 2009. In addition, Schrock has participated in the Bike MS 150 Ride for six years and Walk MS for five years, raising more than $70,000.

CorPorATE PArTNErS

MikeSchrock(backrow,farleft),withTeamPentairontheMS150Ride

iN-kiNd pARTNERSThefollowingcompaniesexceededin-kinddonationsof$5,000.

Adventure Cycling

Brite Media

City Pages

City of Ortonville

City of Montevideo

City of New Prague

City of Redwood Falls

City of St. Peter

Clear Channel Communications s

Comcast

Country Choice Organic

Dart Transit

Duluth News Tribune

Electric Eye Printing Company

FOX-9 News

FOX-47, Rochester

Franklin Outdoor Advertising

Freestyle Productions

FreightMasters

General Mills

Grand Casino Hinckley

J & J Distributing

KDHL, AM 920, Faribault

KEEY, K102 FM, Twin Cities

KFMC, 106.5 FM, Fairmont

KOWZ/KRUE, Faribault

KQCL, Power96 95.9 FM, Faribault

KQQL, KOOL 108 FM, Twin Cities

KROC, AM 1340, Rochester

KSTP, 94.5 FM, KS95, Twin Cities

KTCZ, Cities 97 FM, Twin Cities

KZJK, 104.1 Jack FM, Twin Cities

KZPK, Wild Country 98.9 FM, St. Cloud

Luther Burnsville Volkswagen

Luther Westside Volkswagen

Maplewood Community Center

McDonough Truck Line, Inc.

My29 Television

Paul Bunyan Broadcasting

Premium Waters

Proctor High School

Pure Protein

Roadway Express

Rollx Vans

Signal Hill The CW, Rochester

SMDC Health Systems

Star Tribune

Subway

Transport America

Welch Village


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golden circle — honoring the leaders in our movementLeading by example, Golden Circle members make a powerful statement by giving annual, non-event gifts of $1,000 or more. We are grateful to the following individuals and foundations for their contributions from Oct. 1, 2008, to Sept. 30, 2009.

$75,000 ANd ABovE

Stone Pier Foundation — James and Megan Dayton, Joan and Bob Dayton, Scott and Ann Dayton, Toby and Mae Dayton

$10,000 To $24,999

Hillswood Foundation

William C. Gillispie, Jr.

Joseph and Marjorie Grinnell

Janet Jones

Richard A. Knutson

Edith M. Peilin and Thomas B. Peilin Charitable Gift Account

Michael and Catherine Schrock

Muriel Wexler

Peggy and Webb White

Robert W. and Betty Johnson

Anonymous donor

$5,000 To $9,999

James and Susan Dosen

Glenn and Kay Hasse, Jr.

Arthur and Roz Jaffee

John and Jackie Reedy

Jeanette Seaberg

Maureen Reeder and Glenn Kelley

William and Janet MacNally

Jeanne M. Voigt

$2,500 To $4,999

Kay L. Briden, Ph.D.

Bill and Betsy Cook

Deborah Dixson

Paul and Laurie Duxbury

Dwan Family Foundation

David Foltz


Carol M. Houghtby

Emmy Lou Jacobson

Jacqueline Nolte Jones

Kathleen and Lyle Kasprick

Daniel Marcotte

Robert D. Miller

Sheri Nichols


Clifford Sandmeyer

Trent Spurgeon

Jody and Michael Vitelli

David Waldo

Elizabeth and Emma Wexler

$1,000 To $2,499

Carol Amundson

Scott Anderson and Lisa Bailey

Rodney and Marcia Bailey Family Fund

John and Jodi Baker

Brian Bebel

Gary Birnbaum, M.D.

Scott Blattner

Beth Blaylock

Gary and Sally

Marnie Bodoh

Dean Bussey

Teri and John Cannon

David Chaikin

Dru-Ann Childress

Robert Cincoski and Martha Cincoski, M.D.

Monica Dahl

Marvin Dahlgren

Stone Pier Foundation — James and Megan Dayton

Joseph and Charlotte DeSarla

Stanley Efron

Mark and Kathy Endres

Jeff and LeeAnn Ettinger

Jack and Diane Ford

Jerome Gerlach


Elizabeth Glover

Bob and Karen Golaszewski

Daniel and Audrey Haag

Paul Hansen

Paul and Lynn Hempe

Blaine Hendrickson

Jean and Don Hockman

Hope in Him Foundation

Mahedi Jiwani

Michale Lallier

Tom and Susan Lange

Vincent and Anne LaPorte

Michele and Tom LaSalle

Cecily Lawson

Jane LeJeune

Bruce LeVahn

Frances Long and Kirk Jeffrey

David and Kim Loskota

Jeffrey Mains

Frederick Martin

Susan Marvin

Dennis McGill

Elizabeth Melcher

Esther Miller

Gayle Minor

Brian and Jill Mount

Margaret Murtaugh

Marie Nelson

Linda and Lance Oberg

Julie Ottis and Neil Neddermeyer

Arlene Palmer

Kathleen and Jeffrey Parker

Gareth and Catherine Parry

Barbara Peterson

Kris Peterson and Susan Haller

James Philippy

Linda Prescott

Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Ph.D.

Wesley Roll

Sampson Family Charitable Foundation

Larry and Suzann Schmid

Duane Schoenfelder

Raymond and Leola Schreurs

Carol Shipman

Pamela Smith

Jane Spalj

James and Susan Sullivan

Dale Tennison and Sandi Millar

Devon Washington

Kay Willshire

Christine Winterkamp

Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer

Three anonymous donors

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“The MS Society, in partnership with many others, worked very hard and for very

long to come up with the treatment i use to slow down the progression of my MS.

i appreciate this tremendous commitment and want to help so many good people

cure the world of MS. Being a member of the golden Circle is a way i can contribute

and feel good, knowing i am making a difference.”

— David Waldo, Golden Circle Committee Member


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lawry circle

The Lawry Circle recognizes people who have remembered the society through a bequest, gift annuity or other deferred gift. The Minnesota Chapter is proud to have 130 Lawry Circle members — the highest in the nation, and we honor their profound commitment to improving the lives of people with MS and moving closer to a cure.

Thelma Aaby*

Carl Ahlgren* in memory of June Ahlgren

Arthur Anderson*

Dave and Marian Anderson

Donald E. Anderson*

Elmer Anderson*

Holly Anderson

Phil Anderson

Walter Anderson*

Jeanne M. Angel

Virginia Beck* in honor of Barb Lattner

Carol E. Becvar

Randall and Beth Behling

Carl I. Berg

Irene Bielke*

Kay L. Briden, Ph.D.

F. Willard and Jeanette L. Carlson

David Chaikin

Waunita L. Clare

Adele Clark*

Alice Clark*

Heather and Tim Clark

Donald S. Davis*

Deborah Dixson

Mark Dixson

Rosamund Dols*

Barbara Donnelly*

Fran Dovenberg*

Shirley E. Drake*

Stephen A. Ehrlich

Pauline Ekvall*

Thomas C. Elliott*

Darrel E. Findlay*

Elizabeth Freese*

Ellen Freese*

Walter Fuller*

Austin Gaddis*

Bob and Karen Golaszewski

Dolores Groebner*

Margaret Grover*

Sheldon and Margery Haaland


Anne Hallgren

Millie Heyer

Nancy Hillman

MarJean V. Hoeft and Lisa Vecoli

Ann Hoffke

Thomas R. Holtackers, P.T.

Susan Horsager*

Carol M. Houghtby

Rachel Hughes

Emma Johnson*

Frank E. Johnson*

Robert W. and Betty* Johnson

Dennis and Kathy Kahnke

Miriam Kaitz*

Charlene Kanniainen*

Glenn Kelley

Sid and Ethel Kline*

Audrey Koenig*

Marlene Kosobucki

Duane C. Kracht* in memory of Mary E. Kracht

Robert E. Krenelka*

Emilie Lambert*

Esther A. Larson*

Ethel K. Larson*

Fred LeGrand in memory of Dorothy LeGrand*

Frances Long and Kirk Jeffrey

James and Carol Lorenzen

Elaine Lorton*

Vickie M. Lund

Doug Lyon

Susan Mackay

William and Janet MacNally

Quentin H. Malmquist*

*Deceased


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Daniel Marcotte

Mary Martin*

Faye Mattison

James A. Mulhern

Catherine Murnane*

Grace Murphy*

Eunice J. Nelson*

Gloria Nelson*


Rose Peters in honor of Marie Paulson

Barbara Peterson

Samantha Phelps

Jane Piotrowski

George Quinn*

Maureen Reeder

Melissa Reeder

Richard A. and Norma J. Roessler

Martin Ruesch*

Randall T. Schapiro, M.D.

Darr Schreurs

Raymond and Leola Schreurs

Robert W. Schwan*

Marte J. Sheeran

Beverly Simmelink* in memory of Donald H. Hult

Karen Sletten

Robert E. Smith*

Roger E. Smith*

Genevieve Stellberg*

Donna V. Stolfa*

Elmer Studer*

Trudy Sullivan

Orville L. Tempel*

Jeff Tews and Susan Rather Tews

Hazel Torres*

Jeanne M. Voigt

Orlette B. and Wayne L. Waller*

W.S. Walsh*

Ruth Warde*

Robert Webster*

Beverly Weinreich*

Patrick and Ann Welch

Lucille Wellington*

Perry and Nicole Wells

David Wexler*

Jaclyn Wexler

Donald and Julie Wirth

Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer

12 anonymous donors

*Deceased

making a lasting mark on the movementDoug Lyon, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, is a longtime participant in Ride MS: Motorcycle Tour and an active volunteer for the weeklong MS Camp program. Lyon recently found a new way to join the movement. He added a bequest to the National MS Society in his will, joining the Lawry Circle. “In some ways, MS has defined me. I am able to volunteer, fundraise and also make a planned gift,” Lyon said. “I can do something about MS.”

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