Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system (the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord). It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. This means the immune system incorrectly attacks the person's healthy tissue.
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- Walk MS 2010
Cities Across New Jersey
Sunday, April 18 at 9:00am - Bike MS 2010
Saturday, May 22 at 7:00am
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
Support the Bike MS "Coast the Coast" Ride on May 22nd and 23rd, 2010 and bike to create a world free of MS!
Join the 19th Annual Bike MS “Coast the Coast” Ride and experience the beautiful Jersey Shore from top to bottom with over 1,500 cyclists! Several ride lengths available accommodating the casual cyclist to the p...erson looking for a challenge. Depending on your ride choice, you’ll enjoy coastal views, seaside towns, historic sites, the Pine Barrens and Cape May. Each length of this Bike MS ride offers something for everyone, making this the ride of a lifetime!
Whatever ride you choose, the “Coast the Coast” offers complete support with meals, fully stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, medical and mechanical support, SAG vehicles, police and motorcycle assistance, shuttle buses back to the start lines and so much more! In addition, invite your family and friends to cheer as you cross the finish line and enjoy a celebratory meal. Cyclists must collect pledge minimums which are determined by the ride length they choose.
Choose from these route options:
One-day, 25-mile
One-day, 50-mile
One-day (Sat. or Sun.), 85-mile
Two-day, 170 mile
A 15 mile loop is available for a one day Century on Saturday.
See our website at: http://bikenjm.nationalmssociety.org to register or for more information.
Contact Mary Beth Maclearie, Director at MaryBeth.Maclearie@nmss.org
For Team information please contact Jessica Moll at jessica.moll@nmss.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
Check out the inspiring video and bio of the 2010 Walk MS Ambassador, Nick Marchesani!
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Born on December 7, 1972, Dominick “Nick” John Marchesani entered this world destined to be a courageous individual as well as an amazing athlete.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter What have you done to Join the Movement?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter Scenes from today's Edison Accessibility Tour.
Edison mayor tests handicap accessibility of town hall on a wheelchair - Video | NJ.com: The Star-Le
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During an accessibility tour, Edison Mayor Jun Choi navigated the halls of Edison Town Hall in a wheelchair. Disability advocate Jackie Jackson demonstrated to Choi and Police Chief Thomas Bryan the physical barriers people in wheelchairs face when trying to access public places. ...
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
New Jersey native and Hollywood producer Kevin Geotz will host a celebrity cocktail recetion on Saturday, October 17 in Summit, NJ to benefit the New Jersey Metro Chapter In-Home Care Program. Mr. Geotz will be accompanied by actress Gena Rowlands who recently starred in "The Notebook".
The event will raise much needed... money for the chapter’s In-Home Care Program which provides financial assistance for in home care to those who require assistance in their morning, afternoon and/or evening routines to prevent or delay premature institutionalization and to bolster self confidence. For ticket information log on to http://rhodagoetzfoundation.org.
Featuring Gena Rowlands
Time:4:00PM Saturday, October 17th
Location:Summit, NJ
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
New Jersey Metro Chapter Advocate, Jackie Jackson. has organized an acceissibility tour of the Edison Municipal Complex. Ms. Jackson is challenging political leaders, advocates, business owners, family members and everyday citizens to spend a day in a wheelchair to experience life from the perspective of some with mult...iple disabilites.
Edison Mayor Choi, Police Chief Thomas Bryan, John Grun, Director of Edison’s Health and Human Services Department will participate as we try to break down physical barriers that hinder people with disabilities from gaining physical access into public and private places and to foster inclusion. For more information visit www.nationalMSsociety.org/NJM.
Time:10:00AM Wednesday, October 14th
Location:Edison Municipal Building located at 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, NJ
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
Join over 10,000 participants at one of our 14 beautiful walk site locations. From the Jersey Shore to the NYC skyline-there is something for everyone!
Belmar; Felmington; Freehold; Hamilton; Hewitt; Ridgewood, NJ; Roseland; N. Brunswick; Sandy Hook; Seaside; Somerville; Cranford; Jersey City; Roxbury
To register log on to: walknjm.nationalMSsociety.org
Walk to Create a World Free of MS
Time:9:00AM Sunday, April 18th
Location:Cities Across New Jersey
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter Walk MS Online Registration is now open! REGISTER TODAY FOR WALK MS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010! Join over 10,000 participants at one of our 14 beautiful walk site locations. From the Jersey Shore to the NYC skyline-there is something for everyone! The First 500 Registrants Will Receive Special Recognition on the Walk M...S Website!! THANK YOU FOR WALKING TOWARDS A WORLD FREE OF MS!
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Join over 10,000 participants at one of our 14 beautiful walk site locations.From the Jersey Shore to the NYC skyline-there is something for everyone!
See MoreNational Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter will host a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the impact of multiple sclerosis on those living locally. Mike Elkow, President of the New Jersey Metro Chapter, will attend and answer questions about the new Chapter as we reach our first year's anniversary. Pizza... will be served! Please RSVP to Pat at 201-967-5599 or e-mail her at pat.evertz@nmss.org.
Time:7:00PM Tuesday, October 6th
Location:Mercer County Library
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
Join us for a good cause! Come out, hang with your closest friends, family, and co-workers. Mingle and enjoy entertainment, endless wings of all kinds, 50/50 raffles and Great Prizes! It will be a night to remember...don't miss it!
Visit http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapter
Kick off to Fall Frenzy!
Time:6:00PM Friday, September 25th
Location:Brannigan's Bar and Grill
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter What’s the best thing you can do to create a world free of MS?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
Bike MS: The Great NJ Country Bike Ride is this weekend - Sept. 12th and 13th! It's not too late to register as a cyclist/volunteer or make a donation. For more info, please visit the link below or call 201-967-5599 for details...
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New Jersey Metro Chapter
Receiving a diagnosis of MS is a life altering event. The support and information provided to you and your families around the time of MS diagnosis is important in shaping how you will adapt to the challenges you may face in the
future. It is essential to provide you with the most accurate information about the disea...se and treatment options as well as information about the potential impact of MS on lifestyle and relationships as soon as possible following your diagnosis. Providing emotional support and
reassurance and helping to build a social support system are other critical tasks during this time.
These programs are designed for individuals that have been diagnosed with MS within the past five years. We also invite your friends and family members to attend with you, since it is clear that MS impacts the entire family unit. We highly recommend that you attend at least one. There will be valuable information that you won’t want to miss.
These programs will provide you with the knowledge and opportunities necessary for you to make informed, thoughtful decisions about your healthcare, to establish and to have an effective partnership with your physician and other health care providers, to interact with others in similar life circumstances and to begin to establish the support system that will enhance your ability to cope with the many demands of MS.
A program for newly diagnosed indiviuals and their friends and family.
Time:12:00PM Sunday, September 13th
Location:St. Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
