NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now - to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.

We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through the work of our Chapter. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

• We are moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure. Right here in the state of Alabama, we are funding over $3 million in research intiatives at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Alabama.
• We are moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis. We provided $50,278 in emergency financial assistance to our Alabama and Mississippi Clients in 2011.
• We are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence. We advocated at both state and federal levels last year on behalf of the 6,300 people we serve in Alabama and Missisisppi.
• We are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now. This is where YOU come in! Join the movement today and donate to our cause.

As an organization whose vision is to create a world free of multiple sclerosis, the Society strives to live by a set of core values which guide our work and our actions on a daily basis.

Commitment

We are passionate in our commitment to people affected by MS. We strive to improve quality of life while searching for the cure.

Leadership

We are leaders in the vision of a world free of MS. Through creativity and hard work, we accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, promote quality health care, stimulate community resources and services, advocate for favorable government policies, and are the world's best source of information about multiple sclerosis.

Integrity

We are honest and straightforward in all that we do. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We act responsibly with resources entrusted to us. We are accountable and act in accordance with these values.

Excellence

We set high standards of performance and service delivery, and work toward excellence in everything we do.

Teamwork

We advance the interests of people affected by multiple sclerosis through individual and team achievements. We recognize our volunteers and staff as our most valued resources. We encourage collaboration across organizational boundaries.