National MS Society Recognizes Key Contributors

Main Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Article Date: 20 Nov 2007 - 1:00 PDT

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Birmingham resident Pat McDonald, the past President of the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter, has been recognized for her 28 years of service and personal contributions in the fight to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). This newly created award, entitled the Patricia A. McDonald Legacy Award, will be held in her name and presented to others who follow in her footsteps through lifelong efforts on behalf of people with MS.

McDonald, who still contributes her time and expertise as a volunteer for the Society, is greatly respected and admired.

The award was presented at the National MS Society's 2007 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held at the Troy Hilton Hotel.

Also recognized was Birmingham resident Susan Rokosz, Ford Motor Engineer, and major player in development of the da Vinci Awards fundraiser benefiting the National MS Society. Now in its eighth year, the da Vinci Awards salute an approach to the design of products, services and environments to be usable by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or circumstance.

"We congratulate these women for their accomplishments and vigorous efforts on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society," remarked Elana Sullivan, the new president of the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter.

For every dollar donated to the local National MS Society Chapter, 87% goes to research, programs and services for more than 18,000 people living with MS in Michigan.

MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50 state network of chapters. We fund more MS research, provide more services to people with MS, offer more professional education and further more advocacy than any other MS organization in the world. The Society is dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. We are people who want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at http://www.nationalmssociety.org.

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