MS Activists at the 2013 Public Policy
Conference started an early kick off for MS Awareness week. Although the impending
snow storm dampened our visits to Capitol Hill, it did not dampen our
Activists’ enthusiasm. MS activists who were able to visit congressional
offices raised awareness about MS and urged their members to post on social
media during MS Awareness Week and cosponsor the congressional resolution.
Representatives
Barbara Lee (CA-13), Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) and Chris Van Hollen (MD-8) introduced the
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Resolution (H.Res. 95) and Senators Bob
Casey (PA), Susan Collins
(ME), Mary Landrieu (LA) and Sherrod Brown (OH) will introduce a
companion in the Senate (bill number not available yet). Use the link above to
follow the Resolution’s progress and see if your Representative has cosponsored
it. Please consider thanking
these legislators for their continued support!
Here are some easy ways to boost your
involvement with MS Awareness Week:
-Connect with your chapter
to find out about local happenings recognizing MS Awareness Week
-Connect
with the Society on social media and ask your friends to connect with us too!
Every connection counts so share why you connect.
-Use
the MS Activist Toolkit to spread the word and educate public
officials about MS
-Stay informed by signing up to receive the Society’s email
communications
-Download
badges, email signature images, wallpapers and more to increase MS awareness
-Donate
to help us move closer toward a world free of MS
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