WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS? 

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild such as numbness in the limbs or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 but the unpredictable physical and emotional effects can be lifelong. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS vary and cannot reliably be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are giving hope to those affected by the disease. Currently MS affects 400,000 people in the U.S. and 2.5 million worldwide.
  

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

The National MS Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis. Funds received through the MS Trail Ride support research, education, advocacy and local programs that enhance the quality of life for people with MS and their families. When MS strikes, people are encouraged to contact their local chapters for assistance, advice and programs.

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with Multiple Sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society at 1-800-FIGHT MS to learn about ways to help manage Multiple Sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal the cure.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is the only national voluntary MS organization that meets the standards of all major agencies that rate non-profit groups. For more information about Multiple Sclerosis, please contact the National MS Society at 713-526-8967 or visit the Lone Star Chapter web site.