Cincinnati, Ohio (PressExposure) February 01, 2010 -- The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently received three awards complimenting our efforts to mobilize people and resources to drive a cure while addressing the challenges of everyone affected by MS.

The Sutphin Family Foundation approved an award of $15,000 to fund the Society’s Services Management Program. Through this program case manager’s assist individuals in creating care plans to allow the greatest level of independence possible, while also offering direct services such as emergency financial assistance, counseling, equipment purchase and occupational home therapy evaluations.

The Jack J. Smith Jr. Charitable Trust approved an award of $5,000 to support the Society’s Journey Club Kids Camp, a five-day camp for children with a parent or loved one with MS. Children are able to enjoy camp activities while interacting with other children in similar circumstances. Counselor led large group, as well as small group “symptom try on” activities, increase children’s’ understanding of the disease increasing the strength of the family unit.

The Eric B. Yeiser Family Foundation approved an award of $6,000 for research specific to primary progressive MS, the most severe and potentially disabling form of the disease. Such studies include those focused on myelin repair and reversal of damage already done to nerves.

About Ohio Valley Multiple Sclerosis Society

The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National MS Society, founded in 1952, serves more than 6,000 people with multiple sclerosis and their families in 24 Ohio counties and the three northern Kentucky counties of Boone, Kenton and Campbell. The organization is committed to ensuring that people living with MS across our chapter territory have the information and quality care they need to live healthy, productive and independent lives. To meet these needs, a variety of programs and services that span a spectrum of needs are provided.

To learn more about multiple sclerosis or the Ohio Valley Chapter, visit http://www.fightMStoday.org

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