Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Band Against MS


The Band Against MS Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), or not-for-profit organization committed to providing educational information for those living with Multiple Sclerosis, funding programs researching a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, and funding programs helping those living with the disease. Nationally acclaimed recording artist Clay Walker established the Foundation in February 2003, because he wanted to help others living with the same disease he has battled since 1996. More information about the Foundation is available at www.bandagainstms.orgThe five goals of the Foundation include:• To help provide hope for those living with MS.• To educate those living with MS about drug therapies and treatments.• To encourage individuals living with MS to seek appropriate treatment.• To fund research seeking a cure for the disease.• To fund programs providing assistance to people living with MSBand Against MS plans to provide educational information and research grants to institutions searching for a cure or treatment for MS, and fund programs that help those living with the disease.Anyone wishing to get involved with the Foundation's goal to raise money for MS research can make a donation by logging on to the Foundation's Web site noted above or by mailing a check or money order to Band Against MS Foundation, P. O. Box 331549, Nashville, TN 37203. All donations will be used to provide funding for programs that impact people living with Multiple Sclerosis and to fund research towards a cure or treatment.By continuing to fund research, Band Against MS Foundation gives those living with Multiple Sclerosis hope for the future. We are sincerely grateful for the individuals, groups and businesses that contribute to the Foundation's success and recognize that they are at the core of our endeavor. Additionally, we strongly encourage those with Multiple Sclerosis to seek out and maintain a drug therapy.

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