b'Natalie Blake Kasey MinnisExecutive Director Executive DirectorMost people would agree we live in difficultless urgent needs to those that are critical for economic times. Costs of living are rising,our clients. That includes changes to the format funding for social services is being reduced,of this magazine.andmanypeoplearestrugglingtomakeBeginning 2026, two special issues of MS ends meet. In circumstances such as these,Focus Magazinethe National MS Education charities are not exempt. When times are tight,and Awareness Month issue in March, and an fewer people are able to make donations toautumn issue on the state of MS care and help those in need. cutting edge researchwill be published in Compounding the problem, federal fundingprint each year. The remaining three issues for research and social services has been greatlywill be online-only editions. reduced. While MS Focus is not dependent onWe know you, our subscribers, value the federal funding, these budget cuts increaseinformation and practical advice provided in the competition for other funding sources, suchasprivatefoundationorcorporatethesepages.Fromyourkindwordsand grants. This affects our ability to raise funds.thoughtful feedback, we know you look forward So we must stay focused. Our mission is toto each issue. The decision to make the meet the critical needs of individuals withmagazine a hybrid of print and digital was MS. We are committed to maintaining ournot undertaken lightly. We appreciate your core programs that contribute to the health,understanding of the need to prioritize the safety, and independence of people with MS inservices providing for the vital needs of our the most direct ways. Programs that addressMS community. key needs such as housing, transportation,Worried about missing an issue? Weve activities of daily living, safety, and medicalgot you covered. In the center of this magazine, care are our top priority for funding.you will nd a postage-paid card. Send us For this reason, we are conserving andyour email address, and we will let you know redirecting funds from programs that addresswhenever a new issue is available online.5 msfocusmagazine.org'