b"Ben Thrower is the medical director of the Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute at Shepherd Center. He previously served as the medical director of the Holy Family Multiple Sclerosis Institute in Spokane, Wash. In Spokane, he was the chair of the Inland Northwest Chapter of the NMSS. In 2000, he was awarded the Norm Cohn Hope Chest Award by the National MS Society, recognizing his work with the MS community. In 2005, he was the first physician inductee into the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society Volunteer Hall of Fame. Dr. Thrower has served the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation for many years as Senior Medical Advisor.Megan Weigel is an advanced registered nurse practitioner specializing in the care of MS patients. She received her doctor of nursing practice degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., where her research focus was preventive healthcare in MS patients. She is an active speaker in the region, both to patients and healthcare providers, on topics related to the care of people living with MS. We are excited to announce MS Focus' Inaugural Signature Event MS FOCUS ON FASHIONPresented By:An Exclusive One of a Kind Adaptive Fashion Show and Fundraising Gala WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 at 6:30pm DESIGN CENTER OF THE AMERICAS, 1855 Griffin Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33004 Enjoy cocktails, dinner, silent auction, and a runway fashion show featuring designer adaptive clothing modeled by members of our community with MS. Your support allows the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation to continue to provide programs and services to those living with MS. Tickets are $175 each. Sponsorships still available. Contact Traci Allyn Shur at:tracishur@msfocus.org or at 954-776-6805 for more information. 5 msfocusmagazine.org"