b'MS Focus ActivitiesMy Summer Travel PlansMy Summer Travel PlansBy Marcia HarrisWhen you think of the word travel, whereThe last weekend in July, I will be traveling does it take you? To an island in the Caribbean?to western New York to attend my 50-year On a cruise ship to Alaska? Does it bring backhigh school reunion. I am from Middleport, a memories of seeing the Grand Canyon forvillage of 1,720, according to the 2021 census. the rst time? While many of us, includingThere is something about a small town. People myself, have traveled to exotic destinations,usually know their neighbors well, but also some of our best memories may include worktheir barber, the guy at the gas station, and the trips or visiting friends and family. I think ofperson in the next aisle at the grocery store. that now as I look forward to my trip to ChileThis is surely true of Middleport. When I was in June to visit my friend in her hometown.in school, grades seven through twelve were My other summer plans include a trip toall in the same building: Royalton Hartland Denver, May 31June 2 for the Consortium ofJunior-Senior High School. There was no such Multiple Sclerosis Centers. There, I will help manthing as middle school. As I look forward to my reunion, I think how lucky I am to have my a booth for MS Focus where we will educatebest friend since kindergarten and will be doctors, nurses, and rehab professionals aboutstaying with her during this trip.our work and how we can help their patients.So where will your travels take you? Have I will be able to attend classes during my freeyou made any plans yet? There was a post on time, where I will learn more about MS andthe Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Facebook therapies. There will also be a patient programpage that said People with MS can go anywhere on the last day, and a few of our support groupin the worldit just takes some exibility and leaders from the area have indicated they willa bit more planning. No matter where you be attending. I am excited I will get to meet ourdecide to go, I hope you have a wonderful time. leaders and members in person.I know I will. DDooyyoouuffeeeelltthheenneeeeddttoottaallkk??Consider joining one of the many support groups that are affiliated with MS Focus. Visit our website at msfocus.org, contact us at 888-673-6287, or email supportgroups@msfocus.org to nd the support group nearest to you. We are always here for you.We are pleased to come this newly affiliated group: We Are MoreMeetings via Zoom. Leader: Marcus Hall, Sr. Visit our website msfocus.org or email us atsupportgroups@msfocus.org to nd the support group nearest to you. msfocusmagazine.org 2003708_msfocus_ad_r01v01.indd 1 9/14/21 3:40 PM'