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EmpowerSource Support Group News is an informational newsletter provided by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Its purpose is to recognize the vital role of support groups in motivating educating and empowering all those whose lives are affected by MS. Free subscriptions are available upon request. Volume XIV Issue 2 Spring 2015 The MSF does not advocate or endorse any specific treatments healing modalities or practitioners. The material presented in this publication is for informational purposes only. For specific advice consult your healthcare provider. Dear Friends AsmostofyouknowMarchwasNationalMultipleSclerosis EducationandAwarenessMonth.Thisyearourthemefocused on grassroots MS advocacy and was anchored in the belief that each of us has the power to be an advocate on behalf of people with MS in our communities. Id like to share some of the sentiments from MSFs advocacy presentations with a twist to address your role as a reader of this publication. Theres a good chance that youve never really thought about being an advocate or have felt that it wasnt really that important. You might find yourself thinking that there are not any issues affecting you now but re- member one day there might be. Or if you are the loved one of someone with MS maybe these issues wont ever affect you directly but they might affect your spouse your parent or someone you care about. And the truth is because we are all connected and all members of this MS community in some way and you are or you wouldnt be reading this newsletter we will all be affected in some way some day. All those affected by MS need a voice because there are decisions being made today that will affect our lives and we cant sit back and let these things occur without having a seat at that table. You do have the power to make yourself a community. The purpose of EmpowerSource is to connect you with the activities and ideas of other people with MS from around the country. Email the MSF at supportgroupsmsfocus.org with your own ideas and reach out to the people you read about within these pages. As individuals we are small and our voices tiny but when we join together our voices become united and strong. Sincerely Alissa Ayden Support Groups and Outreach Manager NLetter From the Manager NEmpowerment Through Education Warner Robins MS Support Group NSpot the Snowmen Contest Winners NStories and Faces of MS Talking to Inspire People MS Support Group NMSFocus Radio NMS Haiku Contest NSupport Group Tip MSF National Headquarters MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP NEWS In This Issue 6520 N.Andrews Ave. Ft. Lauderdale FL 33309 888-MSFOCUS 673-6287 supportmsfocus.org