Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis300 Fifth Avenue
Waltham,
MA
02451
Tel: 781-487-0008
Fax: 781-487-0009
EMail:
info-ninds08@acceleratedcure.comhttp://www.acceleratedcure.orgDescription: 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 Foundation331 West 57th Street
PMB 420
New York,
NY
10019
http://www.montelms.orgDescription: 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 America706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill,
NJ
08002
Tel: 856-488-4500
800-532-7667
Fax: 856-661-9797
EMail:
webmaster@msaa.comhttp://www.msassociation.orgDescription: 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 Foundation6350 North Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale,
FL
33309-2130
Tel: 954-776-6805
888-MSFOCUS (673-6287)
Fax: 954-351-0630
EMail:
support@msfocus.orghttp://www.msfocus.orgDescription: 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 Project1400 Wallace Blvd.
Suite 258
Amarillo,
TX
79106
Tel: 806-356-4693
800-869-3546
Fax: 806-356-4694
EMail:
candace.root@myelin.orghttp://www.myelin.orgDescription: 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 Society733 Third Avenue
3rd Floor
New York,
NY
10017-3288
Tel: 212-986-3240
800-344-4867 (FIGHTMS)
Fax: 212-986-7981
EMail:
nat@nmss.orghttp://www.nationalmssociety.orgDescription: 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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