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C u r e“New biomedical tools and techniques, which just 2-3 years ago began to show great promise, are now

already paying dividends with exciting new discoveries.”

~Dr. John Richert, Executive Vice President, Research &

Clinical Programs

The National MS Society is the largest private spon-sor of MS research in the world. We support research and training projects aimed at finding the cause of MS, better treatments and a cure. The Society also identifies promis-ing areas of research and promotes activity in those areas. Since the Society’s founding in 1946, its cumulative investment in research has surpassed half a billion dollars.

The Society spends $50 million annually to support more than 380 MS investigations, including on average, nearly $10 million at institutions including the Virginia Com-monwealth University School of Medicine and the Uni-versity of Virginia Department of Neurology.

Golden Circle members may restrict 100% of their donation towards

local or national research!

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C a r eMS Healthcare PartnershipsOur local chapter partners with both Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital in Richmond and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals in Richmond, Fredericksburg and Petersburg. These facilities provide physical therapy for MS clients, educational programs and meeting space for self help groups.

MS ClinicsWe are very fortunate to have two clinics that specialize in caring for clients with MS. They provide services like diagnosis and treatment; evaluations for physical and oc-cupational therapy; and disease progression management. Neuroscience & Gamma Knife Center, Midlothian, VA James Q. Miller MS Clinic, Charlottesville, VA

Gifts to The Golden Circle may be restricted to support either of these clinics.

educational ScholarshipsIn 2009 we provided 4 college scholarships, totaling $6,500 to students in our service area who have parents with multiple sclerosis. A family living with MS can be burdened with extra medical expenses…even when they have insurance. The National MS Society believes that MS should not stand in the way of a college education.

Gifts to The Golden Circle may be restricted for Educational Scholarships.

Chapter ProgramsThe Chapter offers information and programs to address the wide range of issues facing people with MS and their families. From diagnosis and throughout life with the disease, our educational workshops give individuals the knowledge they need to effectively manage and live well with MS and to support their physical, emotional and social well-being.

Gifts to The Golden Circle may be restricted to support chapter programs.

Darleneramp built in 2009

Moving To SucceedThanks to the generosity of donors and grants we are able to provide financial assistance and care management to our clients. We help with a wide range of family expenses like utilities, rent, transportation and more. We also part-ner with community resources to improve the quality of life for people living with MS. We build ramps, provide respite care and exercise classes. Our care management program offers a more comprehensive assessment and professional intervention for MS clients with greater needs.

Gifts to The Golden Circle may be restricted to provide financial assistance to MS clients.

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The Golden Circle was created in 1993 by the Southern California Chapter as the National MS Society’s elite annual gift campaign. Since that time, individuals, foundations and corporations have contributed millions of dollars to accelerate the development of more effective MS treatments, to search for the cause and cure of the disease, and to expand local programming for people with MS. When you give to The Golden Circle, your gift directly supports the MS community.

Members of the

The Golden Circle are committed to the

CauSe, Care and Cure of Multiple Sclerosis.

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C a u S eGolden Circle donors lead by example, making a powerful statement that their commitment to finding a cure for MS and to improving the lives of those with MS is persistent and passionate. You, and donors like you, provide valu-able assistance to more than 2,500 people with MS and the 7,500 family members and friends in Richmond, Ha-nover, Chesterfield, The Tri-City Area, the Fredericksburg Region and the Northern Neck.

Your gift to The Golden Circle is tax deductible as the Society is a 501(c)(3) organization. All outright contribu-tions of $1,000 or greater will be displayed on the Chap-ter’s website Donor Wall.

Please contact Sherri Ellis at 804.591.3030 or visit www.moveVa.org

for more information about supporting The Golden Circle.

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