SecureACure4MS.org, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Nancy Davis Foundation
I wear an Orange Cure MS bracelet proudly
Some paint their nails Orange
A few weeks ago a slew of MS patients painted the Tampa Bay Rays stadium Orange by wearing Orange MS tshits
Wearing Orange Ribbons on World MS Day
Participating in Walk MS, Bike MS, Challenge MS or other events
talking to family, friends, or anyone about MS
What does all of this mean?
Thats right - these are Groups that Advocate or are ways YOU can or have shown advocay towards MS
ad·vo·ca·cy (from Bing)
[ ádvəkəssee ]
- giving aid to cause: active verbal support for a cause or position
"Advocacy Is Empowering
Let’s face it. All too often, we sit around and complain about how the system has failed, how the government is making poor choices, how research dollars are going into the wrong pockets, or how accessibility is lacking in our community. Becoming an advocate means having the courage to take action and do something about the many injustices we see in our world. Taking action, whether we do it alone, with others in our community, or with our support group, is empowering. Those of us who have the power to fight must do so for those who are no longer able to fight for themselves. Maybe we won’t see the fruits of our labors – but the next generation will." msfocus.org
Become an Activist
Activist - 1 . one who is aggressively active on behalf of a cause
- take charge of this disease
- educate others
- lobby your politicians
- educate employers
- create awareness
WHY DO I NEED TO BECOME AN ACTIVIST AND ADVOCATE?
Multiple Sclerosis is unfortunately not a disease that everyone knows about. We need to make sure that EVERYONE knows what this disease is and the fact we do not have a CURE yet. We need you to advocate on behalf of this disease, your fellow MS'ers YOURSELF - when people are donating their dollars each year, we want MS top of mind.
We can be the voice for those who are not able to.
without advocay our government won't recognize our needs (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Symptom equipment, Plaquards for our car, etc)
COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!!!
The Power of One - One call, one letter, one person you talk to - it only takes ONE
Activists help create CHANGE
YOU CAN BE AN ACTIVIST
NMSS has a great toolkit for those with interest
