Holiday events for people with MS?

[Lulu54]

I had a mailer arrive about a Holiday Party in Louisville on Dec. 16 for individuals and families affected by MS.  You have to register by Dec. 14, which is next Tuesday. They have arts/crafts/dinner and a visit from someone in a red suit on their schedule.  If you're in the area and want the details, send me a message and I can put you in touch with the right people.

Our Ohio Valley chapter of NMSS is sponsoring several families who are financially struggling every day, but especially at Christmas.  This is a great project, too.

I believe Michelle's chapter adopts shut-ins for special visits and maybe she can give us those details.

These have me wondering if you know of other holiday happenings geared for the MS community?

Lulu

[Guitar_grrrl]

Our local MS support group has a party at the home of one of our members (nice, totally accessible home).  Pot luck hors d'ouvres, drinks, laughs, etc.

[michelleric]

I didnt post this exactly right.  It started at the top and ended at the bottom.

[michelleric]

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HI all,

This is a little about the holiday bag program I am part of.  I am sure I can find more info, but this is a start. I am tired, so perhaps I just cant find it.  I have many emails about it, but unfortunatly some bad thing took all my emails away.  I am trying to get them back, and might need to take the computer in and have it looked at.

Anway below is something I copy and pasted from the Ohio Buckeye chapter of MS society. I dont know whether the 800 # is just this chapter, or a general # to the MS society.







MS can be emotionally difficult. Each year, we distribute small holiday gifts to people with MS in these situations during the holidays to help them feel connected and let them know that others care.

We are looking for volunteers interested in delivering holiday bags. You will be matched to individuals in the areas that you specify (to the best of our ability).

If you would like to volunteer to help deliver the bags, or if you have questions about the program, please contact us at 800-344-4867.

[Lulu54]

Kelly, I'm glad you're going to this - interacting with others who also face the challenges of living with MS can be very healthy and productive.   -L

[anon07072023]

Hi Lu,

The Nat'l MS Society is having a Holiday Party for Southern Colorado that me and my partner are going to on this coming Thursday (16 Dec) evening.
It's at a local restaurant and there will be heavy appetizers & beverages, and each person is going to be given a small gift.

-Kelly