b'The Roanoke Valley MS Support Group, Daytime Roanoke ValleyMS Support Group and Mountain Empire MS Support Group of Bristolcombine their groups for virtual meetings. Leaders Judy Johnson,Cat Gosney and Sharon Cross were at a meeting hosted by SuzanneOConnell, who asked MS Focus to speak about our programs. ItSuzanne is such a wonderful thing to see leaders come together this way. Sharon These are only some of the many support group leaders that I have come to know. Whiletalking to them at a virtual support group meeting may not be quite the same as meetingthem in person, I feel it has given me better insight as to who these leaders are. I encourageall our groups to have MS Focus speak at their virtual meetings. Get to know us and let us getto know you. Support group leaders are people who are eager to learn and pass informationalong to their members. They are people who give of their own time to help others, not askinganything in return. Yes, these leaders are heroes and we are so thankful for all they do. BBeeFFeeaattuurreeddiinnOOuurrNNeexxttIIssssuueelaammssttaayyiinnggssaaffeeAArreeyyoouu??lSend us a picture of you wearing your favorite mask and tell us how youhave been staying safe during this pandemic. You might be featured in ournext issue of EmpowerSource.Email your information to: supportgroups@msfocus.orgLooking to join a support group this year?Interested in starting one? Anyone with MS can start a support groupand become a leader. Healthcare professionalsor care partners of someone with MS can alsostart or aliate a support group with us. We believe that every person with MS shouldbe able to nd an understanding and encouragingcommunity of peers right in his or her backyard.Contact us at 888-673-6287 or email supportgroups@msfocus.orgMarcia, Ashton, and Veronica are here to help you and your group.3'