More often than not, heat and MS don’t mix. As the body temperature rises, weakness, fatigue, visual disturbances, and other symptoms can become aggravated and temporarily worsen. While heat does not actually make MS worse, it does alter the passage of nerve impulses, causing a feeling of weakness, especially in the limbs.

But keeping the body cool can help a person with MS to reclaim those sun-splashed days of summer and the countless activities associated with the season, like gardening, fishing, walking, biking, family outings, barbeques, and baseball games. The MSF Cooling Program offers a variety of items, free of charge, including:

Cooling vests
Neckties
Wristbands
Bandanas
Work collars
Skull-pads
Baseball hats

The Application Process

Our program cycle begins on February 1st and continues through June 1st. Applications can be submitted online at www.msfocus.org or via postal mail. All applications are confidential and will be reviewed by the grant committee. For more information on the MSF Cooling Program, or to access these services, call: (888) MSFOCUS (673-6287).

Applications are confidential and will be reviewed by the grant committee.

ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED

Name:
E-Mail:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
County:
Day Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Physician's Name:
Physician's Phone:
Date Diagnosed:
Monthly Gross Income:
Monthly Expenses:
Disposable Income:
Current Major Symptoms:

Do you or your spouse have medical insurance?:
	Choose one option only:
Full Vest :	Choose Size/Color
Sports Package: (includes half vest, hat, necktie, wristbands)	Choose Size/Color
Accessory Package:	Hat Size/Color:
(package includes hat, necktie, wristbands)
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