5 msfocusmagazine.org ..... nor do they all have extraordinary physical powers, or bask in the limelight. You may not know them all, but we are well aware of many who are doing a lot of good in a very low-key manner. They may live next door, down the road, or many miles away. You’ll find them in communities across the country and they are growing in number. We proudly refer to them as our “superheroes.” What makes them so special? They have each taken it upon themselves to help at least one person with MS overcome adversity by selecting and supporting a specific program. Those among you who have followed the growth of our free, nationally-accessible programs through the years, either as a reader of this publication, a participant in our events, or as a recipient of direct assistance, are well aware of the scope of all that we offer free of charge. The total number of people in need of services can appear somewhat overwhelming to a single donor. But we suggest taking heed of something the Dalai Lama said a while back – “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” We get it, because over the years we have observed first-hand how one person’s caring generosity can affect another person. Taking it a step further, groups comprised of many individuals can collectively affect people’s lives on a grand scale. With the end of 2018 not too far off, please consider becoming someone’s superhero, either directly or through your workplace giving initiatives. Simply include one or more of our programs into your year-end charitable giving. Donations can be made either by phone, mail, or on our website at msfocus.org. You can make your donation in full, or if you wish, you may spread it over a six- or twelve-month span. Regardless, you can be assured these gifts have a direct, positive effect on someone’s life. While a cure for MS is not yet on the immediate horizon, we envision a day with no waiting lists for services. However, to get there we need your “heroism.” If you wish, you can even keep your identity a secret like other superheroes – known only to us, of course. Jules Kuperberg Co-Executive Director Alan R. Segaloff Co-Executive Director Not All Superheroes Wear Capes…. These are but a handful of examples illustrating average support costs per person for some of our key programs: Assistive Technology, $210; EmergencyAssistance, $330; Cooling Devices, $131; Health and Wellness, $84; and Homecare Grants, $589.