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EmpowerSource Support Group News is a free newsletter provided by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Its purpose is to share the activities and ideas of people around the country in MSF-affiliated support groups as well as information about outreach advocacy and living positively with MS. Volume XV Issue 1 Winter 2016 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 A new year has begun and new opportunities await all of us. Weve filled this issue with a variety of stories about interesting people and topics that will hopefully provide you with some inspiration and ideas for 2016. Youll read about a support group in Ohio that started as an indirect result of its leaders love of Spanish conversation the inspiring stories of perseverance and triumph from our MS Victories and Resolutions Contest winners a support group in California that stays up-to-date on medical marijuana and MS through a local dispensary and some tips to help you get SMART about goal setting. As usual our winter issue also includes the MSFs annual hidden objects challenge in the form of our Spot the Sunshine contest. At the MSF we look forward to continue doing all that we can to help you live the best quality of life possible with MS this year. If you have any thoughts ideas or feedback please do not hesitate to contact us anytime. We also have many exciting projects in the works and cannot wait to share them with all of you throughout the year. I wish all of you a bright and hopeful 2016 full of possibility and many joyful moments. Sincerely Alissa Ayden Support Groups and Outreach Manager MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP NEWS 6520 N.Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 888-MSFOCUS 673-6287 supportmsfocus.org