b"MS FocusedMS Focus Traci Shur laudeddomains of wellness. This encompasses of for fundraising efforts nurturing your physical, emotional, social, The Association of Fundraising Professionalsand other domains. All of these can help to Fort Lauderdale Chapter honored Traci Shur,foster discussions of your neglected symptoms directorofphilanthropyatMSFocus:thewith your healthcare team along with helping Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.you nd unique ways to contribute to your The event recognizes people in the communitycommunity. for their commitment to raising and donatingBooklets containing information to help funds. This year, the group chose Shur to receivepeople with MS, as well as information that its President's Award. Natalie Blake said, Wecan be shared with others in the community are extremely proud of Traci. She has andwill be available at no cost. Subscribers to this continues to make a huge impact on the livesmagazine will receive their copy automatically. of many. We are proud that she is part of ourTo order additional copies of the booklet, call team.our support line at 888-673-6287 or order online at msfocus.org and we will be sure to Each November, the association meets forsend it to you. National Philanthropy Day. This year, theGetinformedandbeempoweredby occasion was held on Nov. 14 in the Mary Porterparticipating in The Whole Picture: Leading a Riverview Ballroom of the Broward Center forBetter Life with MS in 2025. the Performing Arts. The meeting providedProgram helps you keep your cool the opportunity to recognize members of the community who demonstrated an outstandingWhen they become overheated, many people commitment to leadership in philanthropywith MS experience worsened symptoms, such and volunteerisminBrowardCounty,Fla.as weakness, fatigue, and visual disturbances. The event featured a luncheon and awardsKeeping your body cool provides the opportunity celebration honoring community championsto spend time outdoors during the warmer for their unique contributions and dedicationmonths and can help you once again enjoy a to nonprot causes.rangeofactivitiessuchasbarbequesand Reserve your NMSEAM 2025 bookletsbaseball games. The Whole Picture: Leading a Better Life withMS Focus Cooling Program offers a variety MS is the theme for the upcoming Nationalof free itemsincluding bandanas, neckties, Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awarenesshats, wristbands, and two types of cooling vests Month (NMSEAM) in March 2025. to help you relieve heat-induced symptoms and maintain your active lifestyle. Applications Managing MS requires a holistic approach,are accepted from Feb. 1 to June 1. See the an embrace of the whole person. This meansapplication on page 21 or apply online at looking at MS through the lens of the sevenmsfocus.org. A Note from the Editors The photos for the Reba Young and Amber Streit entries in the Caregivers Night Out Contest story in the Fall 2024 issue were transposed. MS Focus regrets the error. 15 msfocusmagazine.org"