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A report on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter’s progress in fiscal year 2010

MoviNg forwArd iN 2010

Forward

We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by ms.

Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t. The National MS Society addresses the challenges of each person affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, collaborating with MS organizations around the world, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The Minnesota Chapter serves more than 10,000 people with MS and their families in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

2010 minnesota chapter board of trustees

Holly Anderson, chapter president

Gary Beaver, D.O.

Gary Birnbaum, M.D.

David Chaikin

Martha Cincoski, M.D.

Bill Cook

Monica Dahl

William C. Gillispie, Jr.

Susan A. Hagstrum, Ph.D.

Thomas R. Holtackers, P.T.

Katy Hunchis Holden

Carol Houghtby

Mahedi Jiwani

Richard A. Knutson

Karen L. Larson

Frances L. Long

Denny McGill

Susan Mackay

William T. MacNally

Daniel Marcotte

Robert D. Miller

Edmund J. Nightingale, Ph.D.

Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Ph.D.

Larry L. Schmid

Michael V. Schrock, board chair

Karen Sletten

Michael A. Vitelli

Jeanne M. Voigt

Devon Washington

Brett Wing

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wELCoME

Dear friends,

We’ve made incredible progress in the movement to end multiple sclerosis. But none of it would be possible without people — like you — who want a world free of MS. Your dedication has helped us grow our support for people affected by MS and move us closer to a cure. In the past year, the National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter was able to accomplish a great deal, including:

nProvide $240,000 to local MS partner clinics, including the Fairview MS Achievement Center in St. Paul, Minn.;

nGrant additional relief through care partner respite and chore services programs, and reach out to more families touched by MS with

$437,000 in financial assistance;

nAward 55 scholarships totaling $100,000 to college-bound students affected by MS; and

nMake a year-end contribution of $500,000 to MS research over-and-above our annual commitment.

I’m happy to share there has never been a more exciting time in MS research than right now. In 2010, the National MS Society invested $36 million to support 325 research initiatives around the world. This investment means MS research is progressing at a remarkable rate. Just one of the many significant developments is the availability of the first disease-modifying therapy for MS that can be taken orally instead of by needle or infusion. Having more treatments means more people getting on, and staying on, MS therapy — one of the best ways we currently have of reducing disease activity and potentially slowing disease progression.

Discoveries happen every day, and vital programs and services for people affected by MS continue to grow. There’s no shortage of effort or courage in the MS community. With our shared purpose, passion and perseverance, we are moving forward. We are unstoppable. We will create a world free of MS together.

Sincerely,

Michael V. Schrock BoardChair

2010 ANNUAL REPORT 3

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moving ms research forWard

The National MS Society is a driving force of MS research and treatment to stop disease progression, restore function and end MS forever. In 2010, the Society invested $36 million to support 325 research initiatives around the world.

ms research highlightsStopping disease progression

Progress was made toward finding better therapies for MS, including the availability of the first oral disease-modifying therapy.

n Oral Gilenya™ (Novartis International AG) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for reducing the frequency of clinical relapses and delaying the accumulation of physical disability in relapsing forms of MS. Cleveland Clinic doctors voted this among the top 10 medical breakthroughs of the year.

n A clue to the nerve tissue damage that occurs in MS came from studying brain tissue in people with MS. An analysis of MS lesions from people with different forms of MS suggested a surprising amount of inflammation associated with the pathology of progressive stages of MS. Researchers also found signs nerve fiber damage occurred at the same time as inflammation. These findings may have important implications for developing new therapies that address the needs of people with progressive forms of MS.

n The National MS Society and the MS Society of Canada committed more than $2.4 million to support seven grants for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) research to determine its role in the MS disease process.

Restoring function

Progress was made toward finding ways to repair nervous system damage and improving quality of life

for people with MS through exercise, meditation, rehabilitation and medication.

n The FDA approved the marketing of Ampyra™ (Acorda Therapeutics) for its ability to improve walking in people with any type of MS. This is the first therapy specifically approved to treat a symptom of MS.

n Researchers co-funded by the National MS Society have identified a molecule that appears to stimulate the brain’s natural ability to repair myelin in rodents. Myelin is the insulating coating on nerve fibers that is damaged in MS.

Ending MS forever

Progress was made toward understanding factors that influence whether a person will develop MS, bringing us closer to discovering ways to prevent the disease.

n Researchers showed two individual factors previously identified as increasing the likelihood of developing MS — exposure to Epstein-Barr virus and tobacco smoking — may interact and multiply to substantially increase the risk of developing MS in those with both risk factors.

n A preliminary list of 50 common gene variations, most immune in nature, was presented by members of the International MS Genetics Consortium, funded in part by the National MS Society. Although these genes will not necessarily determine a person’s risk for inheriting MS, they will enhance our understanding of what goes wrong in MS and new pathways for fixing it.

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society-funded research in minnesota in 2010

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

shailendra giri, ph.d.Project:Adenosinemonophosphate(AMP)activatedproteinkinaseasakeytargetforexperimentalautoimmuneencephalomyelitis(EAE)diseaseprocessPurpose:TodeterminetheexactroleofthisenzymeinMS-likeinflammationandtestanagentthatinhibitstheenzyme

charles hoWe, ph.d.Project:MediatorsofaxondamageduringchronicdemyelinationPurpose:ToexploreimmunefactorsthatcontributetonervoussysteminjuryinMS

orhun Kantarci, m.d.Project:Non-ambulatoryimpairmentinbenignmultiplesclerosisPurpose:TodeterminethenonphysicaldifficultiesthatmaybeexperiencedbypeoplewithamildcourseofMS

claudia lucchinetti, m.d.Project:MultipleSclerosisLesionProjectPurpose:TostudydamagedareasinthebrainsofpeoplewhohadMSforcluestodifferentpatternsofdestructiveimmunefactorsandtocorrelatefindingswithclinicalmanifestations

marcelo matiello, m.d.Project:Geneticandimmunogenicanalysisofaquaporin4(AQP4)inneuromyelitisopticaPurpose:ToexplorehowagenemutationmaytriggeradiseasewithsimilaritiestoMS,whichmayprovideinsightsintoMS

moses rodriguez, m.d.Project:CollaborativeMSCenterAwardPurpose:ToexplorethemolecularsignalsthatmightstimulateorinhibitrepairprocessesinMSforcluestodevelopingtherapeuticstrategiestopromoterepair

Multiple sclerosis research is

progressing at an incredible

rate, with more potential

therapies in the pipeline than

at any other time in history.


ProgrAMS ANd SErviCES

resources for people affected by ms

The Minnesota Chapter serves more than 10,000 people with MS in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We provided a wide variety of resources for people living with MS and their families, friends and care partners in 2010.

n Our three licensed social workers responded to thousands of calls and e-mails to connect people with MS to local resources, find ways to manage the disease, help work with insurance companies, apply for programs, locate appropriate housing, identify solutions for family and employment issues and more.

n Eighty-three MS clubs and groups provided support, recreation and education in local communities across the chapter area.

n Thirty-two exercise and wellness programs were supported throughout the year and throughout the chapter area.

n Independent Living Grants provided more than $221,000 in financial assistance to families for the purchase of products and services such as medical equipment, aids for daily living, home and auto modification, chore services and respite care.

n Emergency financial assistance helped families out of crisis by offering financial relief for necessities like utility bills and mortgages.

n Educational programs about research, treatments and symptom management helped people with MS navigate life with a neurologic disease.

n Annual getaways and camps included two sessions of Majestic Shores Resort — a weeklong program for adults with MS — along with Youth Camp, a summer program for young people affected by MS.

n Fifty-five scholarships totaling $100,000 were awarded to college-bound students who are affected by MS. One Best Buy@15 MS Scholarship was awarded to a ninth-grader who has a parent with MS.

n More than $240,000 in community grants was given to local MS partner clinics and the Fairview MS Achievement Center.

n Sixty-nine social and educational opportunities made a difference in the lives of care partners, friends, families and children of people with MS.

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ProgrAMS ANd SErviCES

neW ms center at opportunity manor in st. cloudThe Minnesota Chapter teamed up with Opportunity Manor, Inc. to provide a brand new program for adults living with MS in greater Minnesota in 2010. Every Tuesday and Thursday at Opportunity Manor facilities near St. Cloud, Minn., adults with MS have the chance to engage in social activities, educational seminars, exercise, arts and crafts and more.

Currently, the MS Center at Opportunity Manor also offers courses in health, nutrition and cooking,

along with the National MS Society’s Cognifitness program. Cognifitness classes are designed to keep the mind moving. Participants can expect to improve their memory, increase their attention span and enhance their ability to communicate. This seven-session program not only helps people with MS improve cognition; it reduces stress related to cognitive issues.

best buy@15 ms scholarship recipient connor harthorn

“receiving this scholarship is an awesome honor and means a lot to me!” — Connor Harthorn

At the age of 15, Connor Harthorn is already volunteering his time and talent to help others. His efforts to help end MS earned him the 2010 Best Buy@15 MS Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded every year to a teen affected by MS who best shares his or her goals, community involvement, and the impact MS has made on his or her family.

Connor’s father was diagnosed with MS in 2000, when he was only 6 years old. Connor also lives with a disease himself — cerebral palsy. Being exposed to serious challenges at a young age sparked his passion to create awareness for all people with disabilities. He advocates for

disability rights and participates in community education programs.

Connor is a member of the Minnesota Chapter Teen Council, attends the annual Youth Camp program, and enjoys family retreats and networking events for young people involved in the MS movement. He’s also a Walk MS team captain.

Not only is Connor a star volunteer; he’s a star at school! He’s a gifted student and vocalist and competes in adaptive track. With the help of the scholarship he received, he said, “I plan on going to college and then to law school to become a disability advocacy attorney.”

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Right:2010MSScholarshipProgramrecipients


voLUNTEErS

national volunteer of the year

tom holtacKers

Tom Holtackers’ 37-year career as a physical therapist gives him a unique perspective on living, working and thriving with MS; and he‘s dedicated to sharing his knowledge. Tom spearheaded one-of-a-kind fitness programs designed to mobilize and empower others with MS to live well — mentally and physically — and has made exercise easy and accessible for an incredible number of people. His involvement with the National MS Society spans more than three decades, and beyond his support of Society programs, he volunteers at events, on countless committees and with the Minnesota Chapter Board of Trustees.

volunteers

Nearly 3,000 people generously gave their time and talent to the MS movement in 2010, asking for nothing in return. They’re people who accomplish extraordinary things every day. The Minnesota Chapter couldn’t offer all the programs and services it does for people with MS and their families without the help of these incredible volunteers.

a committed community

Minnesota boasts the third-highest volunteerism rate in the nation, a statistic that reflects the chapter’s strong base of dedicated volunteers. In 2010, four exceptional Minnesota Chapter volunteers received national awards for their amazing work, including one volunteer who received the Society’s top honor: National Volunteer of the Year.

national volunteer hall of fame aWard Winners

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national volunteer hall of fame — programs and services and norman cohn hope aWard

david chaiKin

David Chaikin has been a Minnesota Chapter volunteer for more than 15 years, and he dedicates hundreds of hours each year to drive the MS movement forward. In addition to a national award, David received the Minnesota Chapter’s highest volunteer honor, the Norman Cohn Hope Award. A member of the Minnesota Chapter Board of Trustees and the chapter’s long-term services and programs committees, he plays an instrumental role ensuring the Society continues to meet the critical, day-to-day needs of people with MS.

national volunteer hall of fame — advocacy bill macnally

Bill MacNally, a Minnesota Chapter Board of Trustees member, is a longtime volunteer with the National MS Society and has touched thousands of lives through his advocacy work. He’s an unwavering MS activist at both the local and national level and serves on government relations and governance committees, among many others. Bill works passionately to advocate for issues affecting the lives of people with MS and their families, and his determination has brought us closer to a world free of the disease.

national volunteer hall of fame — health care dr. gary birnbaum

For 32 years, Dr. Gary Birnbaum has donated his time and expertise to education programs for people with MS. In addition, his commitment to training current and future clinicians and researchers has been vital to advancing MS research. Dr. Birnbaum is a member of the Minnesota Chapter Board of Trustees, a clinical advisory committee member and a tireless volunteer research advocate. He also serves at the national level as part of the Society’s Medical Advisory Board and clinical care committee.


AdvoCACY

Advocacy is so much more than visiting with elected officials. In 2010, MS activists raised their voices to educate their communities, advocate for important programs and engage new people in the MS movement. The Minnesota Chapter’s grassroots advocacy efforts expanded through the chapter’s ambassador training opportunities, “Get Out the Vote” campaign, MS Awareness Week activities and community collaborations.

Creating a legislative platform

Throughout summer and early fall, the Minnesota Chapter held 15 town hall meetings to learn about the challenges people with MS face. This provided an opportunity for MS activists to share their stories and help the chapter create a legislative platform. Attendees left with easy ways to continue advocating for MS.

Providing opportunities through collaboration

The Minnesota Chapter partnered with the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) to host advocacy events. In December, Kingsley Commons residents opened their home to more than 40 community members and elected officials for the “Disability Matters” town hall forum. In March, the chapter hosted a “Tuesday at the Capitol” event for nearly 20 activists. Rep. Rod Hamilton, who lives with MS, spoke to attendees about tips for meeting with legislators and the importance of supporting disability issues. The chapter worked closely with MN-CCD to host additional town halls and candidate events, which were widely promoted to MS activists through chapter publications, the website, social media and e-mails.

Hearing at the State Capitol

The Minnesota Chapter’s prescription co-pay bill hearing happened during MS Awareness Week 2010, and served as an excellent time to gather and motivate Minnesota MS activists. Activists wore orange, distributed orange ribbons for audience members and used the hearing as a chance to educate legislators about the services on which people with MS rely.

advocating for change in minnesota

in 2010, the Minnesota

Chapter trained and mobilized

its formidable network of

grassroots activists to raise

awareness, share personal

stories and make changes for

people with MS.

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MSactivistmakeshervoiceheardattheStateCapitol

inSt.Paul,Minn.

AdvoCACY

advocating on a national level

The National MS Society and MS activists nationwide relentlessly advocate every day for federal polices and government programs to benefit the lives of people with MS and their families.

The Society’s MS activism and government affairs efforts focused on the following priorities for people living with MS in 2010.

MS research

The Society actively pursued public funding for MS-related biomedical, rehabilitative and stem cell research. That included securing increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and finding new avenues for MS research funding, such as the Department of Defense.

Health care

The passage of the health care reform bill represented a critical first step as the Society continues to advocate for the development and

modification of legislation that will ensure the needs of people living with MS are met. Health coverage has been inadequate for so many families living with MS — from paying the high cost of treatments to accessing high-quality, long-term care.

MS activists pursued health insurance coverage for more people at a more affordable price, including Medicare and Social Security disability benefits. Top-of-the-line health care has no benefit to people with MS if it’s not affordable. In addition, the Society advocated for the highest possible quality of life for families affected by MS by providing dependable, affordable alternatives for extended care and more resources for caregivers.

Disability rights

For people living with MS and other disabilities, many obstacles can inhibit quality of life and community participation. The Society worked to remove barriers to physical accessibility, prevent discrimination and sustain independence.

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PUBLiC AwArENESS

Building awareness

During MS Awareness Week, the Minnesota Chapter partnered with Mayo Clinic College of Medicine to hold an all-orange event at the Mall of America. Dr. Claudia Lucchinetti, from Mayo Clinic, spoke to a group of more than 150 people about exciting, new MS research. Attendees enjoyed networking, fun photo opportunities and free orange T-shirts donated by Mayo Clinic.

Connecting online and offline

Reaching out to people who want a world free of MS became a lot more fun in 2010, as the Minnesota Chapter ramped up its social media outreach. On Facebook, the chapter had more than 2,700 followers who received updates and participated in lively online conversations. The chapter’s popular “orange paper airplane” video on YouTube during MS Awareness Week received more than 800 hits. Plus, Twitter and Flickr accounts received plenty of traffic as fun updates and photos were added throughout the busy programs and events season.

The chapter also exhibited at an array of fairs, expos and other health events throughout the state, reaching tens of thousands of people. In addition, stories about the MS movement were shared with the general public through more than 125 newspaper articles, 53 television segments and 25 radio interviews. Plus, more than 23,500 people received issues of the chapter’s newsletters, including MSConnection and ProgramsConnection. Finally, the chapter website had more than 2.1 million page visits in 2010.


dedicated fundraisers continued to push forward in spite of difficult

economic conditions, raising nearly $6 million through the Minnesota

Chapter’s eight fundraising events.

EvENTS

Nearly 16,000 dedicated fundraisers raised more than $6.4 million through the Minnesota Chapter’s one-of-a-kind fundraising events, including Walk MS, Bike MS, Challenge Walk MS,

Mud Run MS, MS Sno Rally, Ride MS, Run to Stop MS and On the Move Luncheon.

EvENTS

The first-ever Mud run MS

Twin Cities, benefiting the

Minnesota Chapter, was

a gigantic success (and a

gigantic mess)! More than

1,500 people got down and

dirty and raised more than

$250,000

toward an

MS-free

world.


EVENTS

mission stars

The extraordinary people listed below each raised a remarkable $9,000 or more to help create a world free of MS.

Gregory Lang

Denny McGill

Nancy McGill

Mike Schrock

Ronald Schutz

Michael Vitelli

Bike MS: Star Tribune TRAM Ride

Jim Christopherson

Dudley Parsons

Meghan Perry

John Schenk

Steve Schmitt

Cliff Tower

Challenge Walk MS: Twin Cities

Kent Confeld

Michele Conlon

Carolyn Keith

Ellen Levandoski

Sari Swets

Community events

Crawl for the Cure – John Johnson, Brian and Jen Nelson and Dan Heddle

La Table Luncheon – Nina Steil

MS Cup – Blake Middleton

Body and Soul – BJ LaVelle

Qwest Golf Tournament – Mike Machus and Tyler Middleton

MS Sno Rally Snowmobile Tour

Scott Spinler

Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Walk presented by Walser

Paula Gaedtke

Eric Goldberg

Angel Knuth

Michael Sexton

Luella Strand

Bike MS: Allianz Twin Cities Ride

Rox Watercott

Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride

Daniel Haag


fiNANCiALS

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Minnesota Chapter For year-ended Sept. 30, 2010

Revenue Special events $5,823,912 Contributions $1,794,782 Program service revenue $60,034 Interest on savings $196,619 Total revenue $7,875,347

Expenses Client programs $2,610,955 Research $1,877,121Public and professional education $838,118Community programs $303,880 Total program services $5,630,074

Management and general $793,917Fundraising $1,177,620 Total expenses $7,601,611

Excess (or deficit) for the year $273,736

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter is one of a 50-state network of chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The financial statements of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter present only a portion of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s operations, and they include material intercompany income, expenses, assets and liabilities. Accordingly, the financials do not individually present a meaningful picture of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s financial transactions as a whole.

26% Fundraising / Administration

74% Programs / Education / Research


The National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter salutes the countless corporate partners who offer their generous support each year. Below is a list of exceptional companies that donate cash, products and services to help move us closer to a world free of MS.

*Includescompanymatchinggiftdonations.sThesecompaniesaremembersoftheNationalMSSociety’sCorporateStar/Partnerprogram,whichhonorscorporationsthatinvestsubstantiallyinbothhumanandfinancialresourcestohelpcreateaworldfreeofMS.

corporate star award — cub

Cub and SUPERVALU excelled in 2010. From hosting and funding the MS Scholarship Program reception to engaging employees on Walk MS and Bike MS teams — they went above and beyond to support the movement to end MS. Their Walk MS team even planned a fundraising event — MS Uncorked — which recruited corporate partners like Crystal Farms, Unilever, General Mills, US Bank and Kemps to Join the Movement®, too.

CorPorATE PArTNErS

cash partners

GiFTS oF $100,000 oR MoRE

Christopher & Banks Corporation s

GiFTS oF $50,000 oR MoRE

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

GiFTS oF $25,000 To $49,000

Best Buy

Cub

Cummins NPower

EMD Serono/Pfizer s*

The Pentair Foundation

Walser Automotive Group

GiFTS oF $15,000 To $24,999

Allianz

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals s

Biogen Idec s

Luther Westside Volkswagen, Luther Auto Group

UCare

GiFTS oF $10,000 To $14,999

Larkin Hoffman

Medtronic *

The Mosaic Company

Pure Protein s

Rollx

Teva Neuroscience s

GiFTS oF $5,000 To $9,999

Andersen Corporation

Donaldson Company, Inc.

Great River Energy

Hoigaard’s

Mortenson Construction

Private Bank Minnesota

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans *

Walman Optical

Xcel Energy Foundation *

GiFTS oF $2,500 To $4,999

Ameriprise Financial *

CC Military Surplus

Dorothy Mae Trust

Gemini Incorporated

Grainger *

ITW Foundation *

Novartis

Prime Therapeutic/Triessent

State of MN ~ STAR Program

TCF Foundation *

Travelers Foundation *

US Bancorp Foundation *


CorPorATE PArTNErS

In 2010, C.H. Robinson Worldwide became the new title sponsor of Bike MS: MS 150 Ride. Employees were excited to align their company name with this long-standing event, and Team C.H. Robinson participation increased 26 percent to 167 riders, raising more than $90,000.

bike ms: ms 150 ride title sponsor c.h. robinson Worldwide goes the distance for ms

“C.H. robinson worldwide is proud to support an event that is truly making a

difference in the lives of people with MS. fundraising, the physical and mental

challenge of the ride through the beautiful Minnesota countryside with

co-workers, friends and family makes this a unique event.” — John Wiehoff; CEO and chairman of the board, C.H. Robinson Worldwide

GiFTS oF $1,000 To $2,499

1st United Bank of Faribault

AgriBank *

Archer Daniels Midland Co. *

ATK Foundation *

Bank of America s*

ING *

Jones Lang LaSalle *

LaSalle Development Group

McDonald’s Corporation *

MetLife Auto & Home

Minnesota Go 4 Wheelers

National Dizzy and Balance Center

North Country Regional Hospital

Oracle Corporation *

Parker Hannifin, Olidyne Division

Prudential Foundation *

Questcor Pharmaceuticals

Rosemount, Inc.

Sam’s Club Foundation

Sanofi-Aventis *

Unilever *

US Bank of Marshall

Walgreens

Walmart

Wyde Corporation

GiFTS oF $500 To $999

Adobe *

American Express Foundation *

AON *

BAE Systems *

Bemis Company Foundation

Childrens Place Matching Gifts *

Cooper Industries *

Firestone Metal Products


GAP Foundation *

GE Foundation *

Goodrich Corporation *

Johnson & Johnson *

Jostens Foundation *

Kraft Foods *

Kraus Anderson Construction

LexisNexis

McKesson Foundation *

McKinstry Charitable Foundation

Minute Rice

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Tennant Foundation *

Unimatic, Inc.

iN-kiND PARTNERS

Thefollowingcompaniesandorganizationsexceeded$5,000ofin-kinddonations.

Adventure Cycling

Bakers Square

Brite Media

Century College

City of Alexandria

City of Fergus Falls

City of Little Falls

City of Pequot Lakes

City of Wadena

Clear Channel Communications s

Comcast

Country Choice Organic

Cub

Cummins NPower

Electric Eye Printing Company

Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop

FedEx

FOX-9 News

FOX-47, Rochester

Franklin Outdoor Advertising

Freestyle Productions

General Mills

Grand Casino Hinckley

J & J Distributing

KARE-11 News

KDHL, AM 920, Faribault

KFMC, 106.5 FM, Fairmont

KOWZ, 100.9 FM, KRUE, 92.1 FM Faribault

KQCL, Power96 95.9 FM, Faribault

KROC, AM 1340, Rochester

KSTP, 94.5 FM, KS95, Twin Cities

Luther Westside Volkswagen

Noodles & Company

Paul Bunyan Broadcasting

Proctor High School

Pure Protein

Rollx Vans

Signal Hill The CW, Rochester

SMDC Health Systems

Star Tribune

Subway

Townsquare Media

Transport America

Aligning with UCare’s focus on promoting healthy lifestyles, the National MS Society received a grant to fund “Living Well with MS” programs, including water exercise, yoga and Tai Chi Chih classes; MS Fitness Clubs; the MS Fitness Team; and healthy nutrition education.

CorPorATE PArTNErS


giviNg

GiFTS oF $10,000 AND MoRE

Bill Gillispie, Jr.

Robert Johnson

Janet Jones

Richard and Karen Knutson

Edith M. and Thomas B. Peilin Charitable Gift Account

Michael and Catherine Schrock

Muriel Wexler

Peggy and Webb White

One anonymous donor

GiFTS oF $5,000 To $9,999

William and Elizabeth Cook

Joseph and Marjorie Grinnell

Glenn and Kay Hasse, Jr.

Hillswood Foundation

Sheri Nichols

Edmund Nightingale, Ph.D.

Maureen Reeder and Glenn Kelley

Jeanne Voigt

GiFTS oF $2,500 To $4,999

Scott Blattner

Kay Briden, Ph.D.

Dru-Ann Childress

James and Susan Dosen

Dwan Family Foundation

Lois Eichhorst

Paul and Lynn Hempe

Rosemary Janosuek

Kopp Family Foundation

William and Janet MacNally

Robert and Marlene Maeser

Jacqueline Nolte Jones

Linda and Lance Oberg

Larry and

Suzann Schmid

Raymond and Leola Schreurs

Trent Spurgeon

Jody and Michael Vitelli

David Waldo

GiFTS oF $1,000 To $2,499

Raymond and Karen Ames

Carol Amundson

Holly Anderson

Scott Anderson and Lisa Bailey

Brian Bebel

Beth Blaylock

Roger Block

Greg Blockhus

Paul Carolan

David Chaikin

Robert Cincoski and Dr. Martha Cincoski

Robert Clements

Patrick and Georgia Cochrane

Monica Dahl

Stanley Efron

Jeff and LeeAnn Ettinger

Robert Fleming

Larry Foote

Jack and Diane Ford

Brian Frye

Jerome Gerlach

Elizabeth Glover

Bob and Karen Golaszewski

Susan Hagstrum, Ph.D.

Jean and Don Hockman

Carol Houghtby

Katy and Lowell Holden

Robert Hurd

Emmy Lou Jacobson

Mahedi Jiwani

Angie Johnson

B.K. Krueger

Waldo Lang

golden circleGolden Circle is a place for people who are determined to end MS forever by making an annual, non-event contribution of $1,000 or more between Oct. 1, 2009 and Sept. 30, 2010. We honor these compassionate donors and leaders in the MS movement.


Tom and Susan Lange

Vincent and Anne LaPorte

Christopher Larson

Michele and Tom LaSalle

Cecily Lawson

Michele Lester

Bruce LeVahn

David and Kim Loskota

Jeffrey Mains

Daniel Marcotte

Denny McGill

Edward Meilleur

Elizabeth Melcher

Esther Miller

Robert Miller

Gayle Minor

Brian and Jill Mount

Margaret Murtaugh

Richard and Jeannette Negri

Marie Nelson

Kathleen and Jeffrey Parker

Gareth and Catherine Parry

Barbara Peterson

Kris Peterson and Sue Haller

James Philippy

Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Ph.D.

Sampson Family Charitable Foundation

Robin Scheib

Pamela Smoley

Stone Pier Foundation — James and Megan Dayton

Curtiss and Elizabeth Strom

Dale Tennison and Sandi Millar

Jennifer Turner

Devon Washington

Deborah Wexler

Kay Willshire

Christine Winterkamp

Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer

Ginger Wosje

Beth Wozniak

Paul Yorston

Louis Zinser

Two anonymous donors

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devon Washington, golden circle member

“MS doesn’t stop and neither will i until we have a cure.”— Devon Washington

When he moved to Minnesota four years ago, Devon Washington brought his passion for the MS

movement with him. He immediately got involved with the Minnesota Chapter in honor of his mom, who lives with MS. He’s an active volunteer, was the catalyst for starting the Bike MS: MS 150 Ride

Target team, is a Minnesota Chapter Board of Trustees member and helped create the MS Scholarship Program for college-bound students affected by MS. But Devon didn’t stop there — he also became a member of Golden Circle.

“As a Golden Circle member, I know my gifts are used effectively to fund both local programs and research until there’s a day when no more families have to live with MS,” said Devon.


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Thelma Aaby*

Carl Ahlgren*, in memory of June Ahlgren

Arthur Anderson*

Dave and Marian Anderson

Donald Anderson*

Elmer Anderson*

Holly Anderson

Phil Anderson

Walter Anderson*

Jeanne Angel*

Virginia Beck*, in honor of Barb Lattner

Carol Becvar

Randall and Beth Behling

Carl Berg

Irene Bielke*

Kay Briden, Ph.D.

Teri Cannon

F. Willard and Jeanette Carlson

David Chaikin

Waunita Clare

Adele Clark*

Alice Clark*

Heather and Tim Clark

Cortney Dahl

Donald Davis*

Deborah Dixson

Mark Dixson

Rosamund Dols*

Barbara Donnelly*

Fran Dovenberg*

Shirley Drake*

Stephen Ehrlich

Pauline Ekvall*

Thomas Elliott*

Darrel Findlay*

Elizabeth Freese*

Ellen Freese*

Walter Fuller*

Austin Gaddis*

Bob and Karen Golaszewski

Dolores Groebner*

Margaret Grover*

Sheldon and Margery Haaland

Susan Hagstrum, Ph.D.

Anne Hallgren

Millie Heyer

Nancy Hillman

Marjean Hoeft and Lisa Vecoli

Ann Hoffke

Thomas Holtackers, P.T.

Susan Horsager*

Carol Houghtby

Rachel Hughes

Emma Johnson*

Frank Johnson*

Robert and Betty* Johnson

Dennis and Kathy Kahnke

Miriam Kaitz*

Charlene Kanniainen*

Glenn Kelley

Sid and Ethel Kline*

Audrey Koenig*

Marlene Kosobucki

Duane Kracht*, in memory of Mary Kracht

Robert Krenelka*

Emilie Lambert*

Esther Larson*

Ethel Larson*

Fred LeGrand, in memory of Dorothy LeGrand

Frances Long and Kirk Jeffrey

James and Carol Lorenzen

Elaine Lorton*

Vickie Lund

Doug Lyon

Susan Mackay

William and Janet MacNally

Quentin Malmquist*

Daniel Marcotte

Mary Martin*

Faye Mattison

Catherine Murnane*

lawry circleThe Lawry Circle is made up of people who make an incredible commitment to a world free of MS by remembering the National MS Society through a bequest, gift annuity, life insurance or retirement plan or other deferred contribution.


Grace Murphy*

Eunice Nelson*

Gloria Nelson*

Edmund Nightingale, Ph.D.

Frances Osborne*

Harry Paulson, Sr.*

Rose Peters, in honor of Marie Paulson

Barbara Peterson

Samantha Phelps

Jane Piotrowski

George Quinn*

Maureen Reeder

Melissa Reeder

Richard and Norma Roessler

Martin Ruesch*

Randall Schapiro, M.D.

Darr Schreurs

Raymond and Leola Schreurs

Robert Schwan*

Thomas Shaughnessy*

Marte Sheeran

Marjorie Simenstad*

Beverly Simmelink*, in memory of Donald H. Hult

Karen Sletten

Robert Smith*

Roger Smith*

Sally Sperling*

Genevieve Stellberg*

Donna Stolfa*

Elmer Studer*

Trudy Sullivan

Orville Tempel*

Jeff Tews and Susan Rather

Hazel Torres*

Jeanne Voigt

Orlette and Wayne Waller*

W.S. Walsh*

Ruth Warde*

Robert Webster*

Beverly Weinreich*

Patrick and Ann Welch

Lucille Wellington*

Perry and Nicole Wells

David Wexler*

Jackie Wexler

Donald and Julie Wirth

Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer

Twelve anonymous donors

*deceased

giviNg

cortney dahl, lawry circle member

“This organization is moving us closer to a world free of MS.

i think back to the drugs my dad was taking 10 years ago

and how far we’ve come — it’s all possible thanks to the

National MS Society.” — Cortney Dahl; National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter staff member

Family is important to Minnesota Chapter staff member Cortney Dahl. When she was young, her father Mike was diagnosed with MS, which jump-started her passion for raising dollars and awareness for the disease.

Cortney was first an intern at the chapter office and now works with special events. She shows her dedication to the Society in many ways. She’s a Challenge Walk MS: Twin Cities team captain for team

“Ladies and the Tramp,” and she’s a new member of Lawry Circle — the Society’s planned giving club.

When asked what inspired her to make a planned gift to the National MS Society, Cortney said, “Working for the Minnesota Chapter, I see firsthand how donations impact people living with MS and their families. Knowing I can give a gift that will make a difference after I’m gone is something I’m proud of!”


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