Multiple Sclerosis Resources

Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis
300 Fifth Avenue
Waltham,  MA  02451
Tel: 781-487-0008
Fax: 781-487-0009
EMail: info-ninds08@acceleratedcure.com
http://www.acceleratedcure.org

Description: National nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation and execution of a plan to cure MS by determining its causes. Developing a multi-disciplinary blood, tissue, and data bank.

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Montel Williams MS Foundation
331 West 57th Street
PMB 420
New York,  NY  10019
http://www.montelms.org

Description: Provides financial assistance to select organizations and institutions conducting research and works to raise national awareness and educate the public.

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Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill,  NJ  08002
Tel: 856-488-4500 800-532-7667
Fax: 856-661-9797
EMail: webmaster@msaa.com
http://www.msassociation.org

Description: National, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by multiple sclerosis. MSAA provides ongoing support and direct services to individuals with MS and their families and works to promote a greater understanding of the needs and challenges of those who face physical obstacles.

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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
6350 North Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale,  FL  33309-2130
Tel: 954-776-6805 888-MSFOCUS (673-6287)
Fax: 954-351-0630
EMail: support@msfocus.org
http://www.msfocus.org

Description: Dedicated to helping people with MS, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation offers a wide array of free services including: national toll-free support, educational programs, homecare services, support groups, assistive technology programs, publications, a comprehensive website, and more programs to improve the quality of life for those affected by MS.

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Myelin Project
1400 Wallace Blvd.
Suite 258
Amarillo,  TX  79106
Tel: 806-356-4693 800-869-3546
Fax: 806-356-4694
EMail: candace.root@myelin.org
http://www.myelin.org

Description: Aims to accelerate research on repair of myelin, the white matter insulating the nerves, which can be destroyed by hereditary metabolic disorders, such as the leukodystrophies, and acquired disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
3rd Floor
New York,  NY  10017-3288
Tel: 212-986-3240 800-344-4867 (FIGHTMS)
Fax: 212-986-7981
EMail: nat@nmss.org
http://www.nationalmssociety.org

Description: Funds research, helps families stay together, provides accurate and up-to-date information, helps with employment issues, offers free counseling, runs self-help groups, advocates for people with disabilities, and provides referrals to medical professionals.

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