In addition to an in-person reception, MSAA
will be livestreaming this inspirational event
CHERRY
HILL, N.J., April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis
Association of America (MSAA) is excited to invite members of
the MS community to our 10th Improving Lives Benefit on
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at
6:30 pm ET, at the Barnes Foundation
in Philadelphia, PA. This
event will also be livestreamed, allowing individuals from across
the country to participate from the comfort of their homes. Those
attending will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring
individuals, recognize our special honorees, and support MSAA's
programs and services that are provided at no cost to the MS
community.
MSAA is very pleased to announce the return of our previous
Improving Lives Benefit host, Tyler
Campbell. Tyler is an MS advocate and son of Hall of
Fame legend, Earl Campbell. Tyler
was diagnosed with MS while playing college football, which
unfortunately sidelined his dreams of playing in the NFL. As an
admired advocate and motivational speaker, Tyler travels the
country delivering inspirational messages of encouragement.
In addition to Tyler serving as our energetic host, we are
thrilled to recognize Dr. Barry A.
Hendin as the 2024 Improving Lives Benefit Mission
Honoree. Dr. Hendin is a highly accomplished neurologist, the
Director of the Arizona Integrated Neurology MS Center, and
currently serves as MSAA's Chief Medical Officer. In this latter
role, Dr. Hendin provides vital guidance on many of MSAA's
initiatives – all with the goal of Improving Lives Today for the MS
community.
We are also honored to name Antidote Technologies as our
2024 Improving Lives Benefit Corporate Honoree. Antidote
Technologies is a digital patient engagement company that offers
online access to clinical trial information. MSAA and Antidote
Technologies have worked together since 2017 with the goals of
increasing awareness of MS clinical trials and providing the MS
community with easy access to clinical trial information.
"We are thrilled to recognize our two special honorees at this
year's Improving Lives Benefit," says Gina
Ross Murdoch, MSAA President and CEO. "Our Mission Honoree
Dr. Barry Hendin has made tremendous
contributions to MSAA's work, providing expert medical guidance and
direction on several initiatives, all of which help to advance
MSAA's mission of Improving Lives Today for the MS community. We
greatly admire his achievements as well as his unwavering devotion
to the MS community. For the past seven years, our Corporate
Honoree Antidote Technologies has been and continues to be a
dedicated partner to MSAA in providing valuable MS clinical trial
information to the MS community in a user-friendly format. We
applaud their vital efforts in this important area of research and
clinical trials. In addition to our two well-deserving honorees, we
are extremely grateful to have Tyler
Campbell join us once again as the inspirational and dynamic
host of our event."
MSAA also thanks our 2024 Improving Lives Benefit Presenting
Sponsor, Novartis.
To learn more, purchase tickets, or register for the reception's
livestream, please visit MSAA's website at
https://mymsaa.org/benefit.
For more information regarding MSAA's 10th Improving
Lives Benefit, please contact Diana Cruz, Manager of Public
Relations & Engagement, at (800) 532-7667, ext. 103, or
via email at dcruz@mymsaa.org.
About MSAA
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national
nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS
community, improving lives today through vital services and
support. MSAA provides numerous programs and services at no cost
including: a Helpline with trained specialists; award-winning
publications, including, The Motivator magazine; educational
videos, webinars, and research updates; a mobile phone app, My MS
Manager™; safety and mobility equipment products; cooling
accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; MRI funding; My MSAA
Community, a peer-to-peer online support forum; MS Conversations
blog; a clinical trial search tool; podcasts; and more. For
additional information, please visit www.mymsaa.org or
call (800) 532-7667.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system
(CNS), which consists of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.
MS damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin)
surrounding the nerves of the CNS and can potentially injure the
nerves as well. This damage causes reduced communication between
the brain and nerve pathways. Common MS symptoms include visual
problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and
coordination, depression and cognitive issues, and various levels
of impaired mobility. The prevalence of multiple sclerosis is
estimated at nearly one million people nationwide and most people
with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 50. MS is
not contagious, and researchers continue to look for both a cause
and a cure.
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