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WE KEEP MOVING

ANNUAL REPORT 2009 | 2

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Wisconsin Chapter remained steadfastly focused in 2009 on serving the more than 10,000 Wisconsin residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and the individuals who love and care for them, through ground-breaking research and robust assistance.

With the continued passionate support of individuals, corporations and foundations - and in concert with efficient new collaborations and partnerships - the Wisconsin Chapter generated nearly $5 million in 2009. More than 85 percent of those dollars supported the Society mission of driving research for a cure and addressing the challenges of those affected by MS.

What’s more, in 2009 the Wisconsin Chapter also completed its $2 million commitment to support the international research initiative titled Promise: 2010, part of which is taking place at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Thanks to generous donors and dedicated volunteers we continued pushing our strategic goals forward:

• We are a driving force of MS research, relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure. • We address the challenges of each person whose life is affected by MS. • We mobilize the talents and resources of the millions of people who want to do something about MS. • We are activists. • We will raise $1.25 billion by the end of 2010 to be used in the fight against MS.

By working together and focusing our efforts, we will see a world free of MS.

Sincerely,Alyson Zierdt, Board Chair Colleen G. Kalt, President & CEO


We Keep StrivingDespite Economy, Chapter Generates Nearly $5 Million for MS

Alyson Zierdt and Colleen Kalt


Six months before he graduated from Waukesha South High School, Andrew Scrima’s father passed away from complications of multiple sclerosis. Andrew had already lost one of his uncles to MS, and now his dad was gone. All Andrew could think about was, “Am I next?”

Andrew recalls that it wasn’t until he was 11 years old that he realized the severity of his dad’s illness.

Thomas Scrima was diagnosed with primary progressive MS right before Andrew was born. A little more than a decade later, Andrew said, “My dad was unable to remember things and even worse for me as a kid; he was unable to run, walk for any distance or do anything physical.” A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Thomas was an accountant before his MS forced him to stop working. When that happened, life at home became emotionally charged and financially difficult. Before Andrew reached middle school, his parents had divorced.

Despite the turmoil surrounding him, it was at this time that Andrew determined his goal in life would be to help others. “I knew my dad was that way, and so were my uncles. I wanted to follow in that family tradition,” said Andrew.

In high school, Andrew worked 25 hours per week as a grocery store clerk. “I had to pay for many things that other kids didn’t,” said Andrew. He found time to help his

We Keep AchievingScholarship Program Opens Doors for Andrew Scrima


sisters – one of whom is autistic. And he maintained a 3.7 grade point average. “I worked very hard in high school because I knew it would make my dad proud,” said Andrew. He also joined the football team. “Even though I knew I would never get to play, I joined the football team for one reason,” said Andrew, “I joined because my dad was a big football fan, and I thought it would make him happy to see me in my uniform.” During the final years of his life, Andrew’s dad resided in a long-term care facility. “I would go to see my dad all the time. Sometimes I would feed him to give my grandma a break.” He added, “I wasn’t always sure if he knew who I was anymore. But I have to believe he did.” Thomas passed away in December 2008.

Following high school graduation, the only thing standing between Andrew and his dream of helping others and being a school psychologist (just like his beloved uncle, with whom he was now living), was the opportunity to attend college. Andrew applied for and was one of 30 students in 2009 selected to receive an MS College Scholarship from the National MS Society-Wisconsin Chapter (see the information box for program details).

Andrew currently attends the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, but hopes to transfer to UW-Madison “and follow in my dad’s footsteps.” He’s majoring in Psychology and Spanish. “I plan to get my bachelor’s degree and move on to graduate school to get my school psychology degree and certification.” Andrew says he wants to be there for students whose parents are experiencing problems. “I know how alone they can feel.”

With the support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter, Andrew is shifting his focus from, “Am I next?” to “How can I help?”

Scholarship Program Won’t Let MS Stand in the Way of a College Education MS Scholarships are funded by individual donations and foundation grants. Launched in 2004, the program has provided more than 100 Wisconsin students who either have MS themselves or have a parent or guardian with the disease, with more than $200,000 in financial awards. Recipients are judged on a variety of criteria including academic performance, leadership and community service. Unfortunately in 2009 – and for the first time in the program’s history – the Wisconsin Chapter had approved scholars that it could not fund.


“There is very good scientific evidence correlating low levels of vitamin D with a high risk of MS and with high disability in people with MS,” said Colleen Hayes, PhD, a professor and researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Hayes has studied nutrition and the immune system for more than 25 years, and vitamin D and MS for almost 20 years. She has many friends and one family member with MS. Dr. Hayes is a recipient of numerous National Multiple Sclerosis Society grants – in fact all of her research funding has come from the Society – and was notified in October 2009 that she would receive another $485,469 award to continue her vitamin D studies. In the past 10 years, she has received more than $1.8 million in grants from the National MS Society.

According to Dr. Hayes, “It is not really possible to get the vitamin D one needs from food alone, without UVL exposure or vitamin D supplements. In the complete absence of UVL exposure, an average adult will need 100 micrograms (about 4000 IU) of vitamin D3 everyday.” Only 10 percent of the vitamin D that people need comes from foods like fish, eggs and mushrooms.

A study released by Harvard Medical School showed at least one in five U.S. children ages one to 11 doesn’t get enough vitamin D and could be at risk for a variety of health problems. The findings add to mounting evidence about vitamin D deficiency in children, teens and adults.

We Keep AskingColleen Hayes Explores Relationship Between Vitamin D and MS


“Studies have suggested that vitamin D is beneficial for preventing infections, autoimmune diseases, cancers and cardiovascular diseases,” Dr. Hayes said. “No one should be without these health benefits.”

According to Dr. Hayes, a study in Finland showed that after vitamin D levels decreased during winter, MS relapse rates increased. In order to study the correlation between vitamin D and MS, Dr. Hayes uses the animal model, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). She explained, “It is the best model we have to study the disease process. The new knowledge we have gained through research in the model disease has provided a strong scientific rational for testing vitamin D and calcitriol in MS patients.”

Dr. Hayes treated mice with calcitriol, the hormone form of vitamin D that is active in the human body. She found that it can prevent progression of EAE in both male and female mice.

MS patients were treated with calcitriol, as a prescription drug that must be taken under a physician’s supervision, in a clinical trial. Dr. Hayes said, “It reduced the relapse rate and prevented disease progression. However, it did not become a standard MS therapy due to the risk of raising the serum calcium levels. We have found a way to avoid this risk and are working with neurologists to organize a follow-up clinical study.”

Dr. Hayes and a group of researchers from Wisconsin, Missouri, Oregon, Ohio and Canada are currently trying to determine how calcitriol suppresses disease activity in EAE.

This research, which could not happen without the support of the National MS Society, is especially important in Wisconsin, where there is not enough UVL intensity to form vitamin D from October to April, according to Dr. Hayes.

National MS Society Funds $5.8 Million in Wisconsin-Based ResearchThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research worldwide than any other nonprofit organization. Closer to home, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is one of Wisconsin’s largest nonprofit funders of research. The Society has invested $5.8 million in seven Wisconsin-based MS research studies. These are among the most exciting MS studies in the world.

His beloved Chicago Bears football team was starting a winning streak that would lead to a Super Bowl Championship when Carl Boston received the news he had multiple sclerosis. Not only was the diagnosis devastating, but it had taken eight long years to confirm.

Back in 1975 when he was only 19 years old, Carl had felt tingling and burning in his legs. On some occasions he also experienced vertigo. He didn’t know what was happening to his body and he was scared. His doctor performed a spinal tap and told the Chicago native he might have multiple sclerosis. It wasn’t until 1983 that additional tests confirmed the diagnosis.

Carl tried not to let MS slow him down. And during the next several years, it didn’t. He married, raised a family and worked as a forklift operator at a number of companies. But then life seemed to get the best of him. He was involved in a traumatic car accident. His father passed away and soon his marriage fell apart. By the turn of the century, Carl was alone with MS. And that’s when the die-hard Bears fan decided to make the land of the Green and Gold his home.

In 2001, Carl moved to Green Bay to be closer to his children. Although his MS has progressed – Carl now utilizes a power wheelchair – he says he is one of the most fortunate people he knows. “I can still use my arms. I can build things. And,” says Carl, “I can even pick up a penny off the floor” – something his MS had made difficult in the past.

We Keep SupportingChapter Helps Carl Boston Maintain Independence


Now age 54, Carl tells others who are living with a disability to stay strong and most of all, stay positive. No matter what each day brings, Carl says “When I wake up I’m happy.”

With the support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter, Carl has been able to maintain his independence. In 2009 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in Green Bay and Lutheran Social Services partnered to provide Carl with financial assistance so that he could install an automatic door opener in his apartment. Before the device was installed, getting in and out of his apartment was a struggle. Simply trying to go down the hall to do his laundry, sayes Carl, was a daunting task.

Today, Carl says, he can come and go as he pleases. “I can go shopping, buy groceries or sometimes I’ll just go outside and take long journeys all by myself.” He no longer has to stay inside the apartment or get someone to help him when he wants to leave. And that, says the grandfather of 22, is a blessing.

Now, if the Chicago Bears could just get back to the Super Bowl.

Income Tax Donation Program Funds Financial Assistance More than 100 residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis received financial assistance in 2009 from the Wisconsin Chapter’s Make a Mark for MS state income tax donation check-off program. During its three-year history, the Make a Mark for MS program has generated $266,103 in donations; and every penny raised stays in Wisconsin.

The program is administered by a seven-member advisory committee that meets monthly to review applications. Financial assistance is available to support MS-related needs, such as the purchase of durable medical equipment, home modifications and counseling services.



Michael Carrithers, M.D., Ph.D is an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and treats patients at the University Hospital and Clinics MS Clinic and the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital. Dr. Carrithers is studying how immune cells move through the body. He has a $306,292 grant from the National MS Society.

Shing-yan (Bill) Chiu, Ph.D. is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is studying the movement of mitochondria, which generate energy for the myelinated axons (nerve fibers). Chiu’s research is supported by a $568,425 grant from the National MS Society.

Ian Duncan, BVMS, Ph.D., from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, has a $3.4 million grant from the National MS Society as part of the Promise: 2010 Nervous System Repair and Protection Initiative. One of the goals of his research is to repair the myelin sheaths that are damaged in MS.

John Fleming, M.D, is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the director of the MS Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Fleming has a $567,110 grant from the National MS Society and is studying the ingestion of worm eggs to change the immune response in patients with MS.

Colleen Hayes, Ph.D, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is researching vitamin D’s role in MS with a $540,470 grant from the National MS Society. There are higher incidences of MS further from the equator where the exposure to sunlight, and vitamin D, is lower.

Alexander Ng, Ph.D, from Marquette University, received a $44,000 grant from the National MS Society to study the factors that affect bone strength in people with MS. He is trying to find the reasons behind the high risk of decreased bone mineral density (BMD) in people with MS.

Julie Olson, Ph.D., from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, received a $400,492 grant from the National MS Society to study the immune-system reaction to viruses in a virus-induced model of MS.

We Keep ExploringWisconsin Researchers Seeking Ways to Stop, Reverse, End MS


Loren A. Rolak, M.D., ChairMarshfield Clinic , MS CenterMarshfield, WI

John O. Fleming, M.D.University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Neurology/MS ClinicMadison, WI

Bhupendra O. Khatri, M.D.St. Luke’s Medical CenterRegional Multiple Sclerosis CenterMilwaukee, WI

Eric F. Maas, M.D.Advanced HealthcareMilwaukee, WI

Stanya Smith, M.D.ProHealth Care Neuroscience CenterWaukesha Memorial HospitalWaukesha, WI

Merle Teetzen, M.D.AuroraBaycare Medical CenterMS ClinicGreen Bay, WI

Douglas Woo, M.D.Froedtert & The Medical College of WisconsinMultiple Sclerosis ClinicMilwaukee, WI

Clinical Advisory Committee Provides Guidance, Advice on MS Medical Issues

Chapter Partners with Six Affiliated Centers toProvide Residents Comprehensive MS Care

Chapters need and rely on professionals for guidance regarding medical and clinical issues related to MS. The Wisconsin Chapter’s seven-member Clinical Advisory Committee provides advice and oversight concerning MS issues. This can include but is not limited to providing the latest information about new treatments, research and care management.

AuroraBaycare MS ClinicGreen Bay, Wisconsin

Froedtert & The Medical College of WisconsinMultiple Sclerosis ClinicMilwaukee, Wisconsin

Marshfield ClinicMS CenterMarshfield, Wisconsin

Regional Multiple Sclerosis CenterSt. Luke’s Medical CenterMilwaukee, Wisconsin

ProHealth Care Neuroscience CenterWaukesha Memorial HospitalWaukesha, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin Hospital and ClinicsNeurology/MS ClinicMadison, Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Chapter’s Affiliated Centers for Comprehensive Care meet specific criteria established by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The collaboration between the Wisconsin Chapter and the Centers focuses on the experience of the patient and requires an extraordinary commitment to a range of services that address the broad spectrum of needs to maximize health, independence and quality of life.


Through the generosity and kindness of individual donors, event participants, corporate partners, foundations and volunteers; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter generated nearly $5 million in 2009 for a world free of MS. Non-event related gifts generated nearly $1 million for a world free of MS.

• More than 130 snowmobile enthusiasts and volunteers gathered at the 26th Annual MS Snowmobile Tour in January, raising more than $240,000.

• The Birkie Skiers for Cures event held in February secured donations totaling more than $114,300.

• A group of 140 activists visited the State Capitol on March 5 to meet with legislators and discuss issues of critical importance to individuals with MS. The 6th Annual Legislative Affairs Day focused on reducing MS medication costs.

• A new grassroots MS Ambassador initiative was launched to advance the MS Movement. A group of 14 individuals attended a day-long training session in March to prepare them to represent the Chapter at myriad programs and events.

• The 21st Annual Walk MS was held in 11 cities throughout Wisconsin in April and May and raised just over $1.3 million thanks to the dedication of more than 10,000 walkers and volunteers.

• The Wisconsin Chapter presented 30 students with MS Scholarship awards. Wisconsin received 59 applications – more than any other Chapter in the nation.

• The MS Summit was held May 29-30 in Wisconsin Dells. In addition to break-out sessions, keynote speakers included cyclist Maureen Manley and Dr. Eric Maas.

• The MS Luncheon held in Milwaukee and Madison in June, showcased inspirational stories by local Faces of MS and generated more than $126,000 for Promise: 2010 research.

We Keep MovingChapter Generates Nearly $5 Million for Research, Support


• The Wisconsin Chapter’s Action Alert advocacy membership increased to 1,400.

• On May 23, Wisconsin’s Lori Schneider became the first woman with MS to summit Mt. Everest. With that accomplishment she also completed climbing the Seven Summits (the highest points on each of the seven continents). • The inaugural Challenge Walk MS, held early in the fiscal year, saw more than 90 participants and volunteers rise to meet the 50-mile challenge, generating more than $229,000. Later in 2009, a second Challenge Walk MS was held and attracted 160 participants and volunteers, with revenues increasing nearly 16 percent to more than $265,000.

• Volunteers throughout Wisconsin produced and coordinated 32 Community Events and generated more than $169,000 for the mission.

• The first MS Volunteer Day at the Wisconsin State Fair provided an opportunity to put the “Join the Movement” message in front of 80,000 attendees.

• In August, the 26th Annual Bike MS rallied more than 1,900 cyclists and volunteers to generate just over $1.5 million.

• Several families remembered the Chapter in their wills. Together they contributed more than $162,000 to the MS Movement.

• Financial assistance gifts totaling nearly $110,000 were presented to more than 100 Wisconsin Chapter clients.

• More than 50 Circle of Hope volunteer-led self-help groups operated in Wisconsin in 2009. A new initiative targeted to young professionals with MS was also launched in Madison and Milwaukee.

• The MS Connection Wisconsin Chapter magazine was published four times and distributed to nearly 90,000 households.

• Cognition and MS was the topic of five workshops hosted by the Wisconsin Chapter and featuring speakers Jeffrey Gingold and Dan Waters. Gingold is an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning author of two books on MS and cognition. Waters is a long-time volunteer advocate for the Society. More than 250 attended the presentations.


$20,000 and overAcorda Therapeutics Inc.Anonymous Birdy’s Scramble for a Cure/Patrick HaakEMD Serono Inc.Forest County PotawatomiBrian and Mary Hopp & FamilyEstate of Cheryl KeenanEstate of Pauline KiefertAnthony and Wendy MachiEstate of Hazel C. MeyersKen and Karen MinorOpen Pantry Food Marts of WisconsinRick and Cheryl RomeneskoChuck and Anne Scherwinski TOYOTA: Greater Milwaukee and Madison Area Dealers

$10,000 - $19,999AnonymousAO Smith FoundationJohn BaumgartBayer HealthcareBecker Law Office SC/Donald BeckerBiogen IdecFather Charles R. BrooksThe Burchby Christiansen FamilyEric Anthony CesnikMae E. Demmer Charitable TrustElizabeth Elser Doolittle Charitable TrustsIan and Sally DuncanJennifer Egan & FamilyAlbert (Chris) and Storm ElserRobert and Susan EngelEpic Systems Corp.GE FoundationJerrad and Devlynn IhlenfeldDouglas and Jane JacobsonEstate of Marie Jansen

Ronald and Toni KnutsonSandy and Dennis KuesterLadish Co. FoundationGreg and Barbara Lenz-in honor of their daughter ElizabethHarry and Kay LumMichael Lutze & FamilyKelly and James MaluchaMarshall & Ilsley CorporationMPC Financial Services/Uncork the Cure/Lori L. KoehnStephen and Kari NoltnerBruce and Barbara OlsonKaren PagelConnie J. PlierRabbits Unlimited/Bell Family (Don, Eileen, Greg and Dena) - in memory of Margie and RichRexnord FoundationSam’s ClubJames Sandstrom & FamilySara Lee FoundationRobert A. SchmidtThe Siewert FamilyKenneth and Claudia Silverman Family FoundationPaul D. StoltmanDennis and Roberta TeuscherTeva Neuroscience Inc.Colleen Kalt and Edward Tice Estate of Candice TylkeLenore VanSanten-in honor of Nancy Bryce

$5,000 - $9,9997th Annual Drive For MS - The Bogey Bare / MS Scramble/Sharon & Ken BareAce Professional ServicesJeffrey and Paul AlleyAlliant Energy Foundation Inc.Alicia and Rory Alsberg

American Family InsuranceAnonymous (3)Apple HollerAuto Paint & SupplyRita BacherBioLife Plasma Services LTDChristian and Katie BrekkeJeff BuraglioVictor F. BuraglioDavid CalhoonTerry L. CampbellDean and Susan CheslockEstate of Kathleen ConineDavid Coyne & FamilyDiversified Insurance Services Inc.Door County Memorial HospitalRandolph Eddy, Jr.Matthew and Tiffany EhlersEMD Serono Inc.Judith and Gordon FaulknerDavid FlanneryIn Memory of Lucille FontanazzaJay and Janet FulkersonTrina M. GieseDonald E. GillGive with Liberty Employee DonationsTom and Karen Golden-in honor of Tom’s sister, Tricia MinerAndrew and Margaret GovekPaul Grunau and Jeanie Hart-GrunauThe Halkoski and Chapman FamilyTim HannemannHeartland Produce Co.Thomas and Patricia Heller Laura L. HermannsJerome and Dorothy Holz Family FoundationMilton and Sarah HwangLinda JaegerMark and Sara JappinenKimberly-Clark Foundation

Donors and Fundraisers


Eugene S. KnabeMary Dolores KoehlerJoanna Koenig & FamilyEric and Laura KoeppKohl’s Cares ProgramJeane Kropp and Jay LauriePrairie Lanes-in honor of Trina Giese Karen LarsonKeith and Jennifer LawlerThomas Magnus & FamilyPaul Mattson & FamilyDonna M. MayerTodd and Nicole MichaelsJohn A. MillerGordon MooreMSBC LLCMyrick Hixon EcoparkNational Association Of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin & MichiganMichael Olah and Sara Motisi-OlahLiza and Tim PagelPuelicher Foundation Inc.Quad/GraphicsJohn E. ReyzerRNK Capital LLCTanya J. RomeneskoAnny K. RozelleAnne Brouwer and Richard SchaussAndy ScherwinskiSchreiber FoodsDavid Schwarz and Shelley Peterman SchwarzSeramur Family Foundation Inc.Silverman Family FoundationNina SlowikMichael and Susan SmurrRobert and Mary SowinskiGayle StangleAnnabel Taylor TrustTexas Hold’em TournamentDiane J. ThompsonThrivent Financial for Lutherans FoundationPatrick and Mary ToppTom and Judie TrepczykTruistUW Health

Stacey J. VanRens - in honor of her mom, Glenda JohnsonWal-Mart FoundationKathleen A. WeinkaufMelissa M. Wheeler-in honor of Elizabeth WiestJoe R. WilczynskiWoodland Foods LTDYaskawa

$1,000 - $4,999 Harold W. AalandBill and Ruth AbramsonAce Precision Machining Corp.Scotti AdrianAdvisory Research Inc.ALECJohn G. AlfonsoNancy C. AliotaRobb and Ellen AllardDavid B. AllenAlta ResourcesAmetek Inc.Betty and Terry AndersonJohn G. AndersonLee R. AndersonLenore A. AndersonThe Angeli FamilyJoanne M. AngeliAnonymous (17)

Joanne AntonopoulosNed and Barbara AntonopoulosDavid and Beth AnziaAon FoundationAptargroup Charitable FoundationArcher Daniels Midland Co.

David W. ArnottApril A. ArvanAssociation of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs Inc.Assurant Health FoundationKathryn M. AstinAT&T Employee Giving/United Way CampaignKeri AufderheideAurora Health Care Employees PartnershipBarbara A. AusloosSara AusloosJeffrey D. AyresAyrestechB7 PharmacyThomas J. BaasBrad BackerBadger BalancingBadger MetalsBadgerette Pom Pon Inc.Sonja and David BagleyRobert and Michael BailenNorman J. BalthasarRebecca Buhler BanksCharlotte Baptie & FamilyMatthew James BarberAllen A. BargerDavid and Sharon BargerEric and Camey BarleySally BarleyLouise BarreraBarbara BarrowKenneth and Gregory BarthGreg A. BauerRenee and Richard BauerJanie BaumanJohn BaylanderMark BeairstoMichael BeckerTim BehlmerJeff BehringJoseph and Patricia BeineLeonard and Cheryl BelowSunny and Ben BenjaminBarbara L. BensonChuck Bequeaith & FamilyBuck Berce


Jonathan J. BergThomas C. BergPaul and Judy BerggrenThe Bernstein FamilyBerrien Community FoundationBennett J. BersonKate Bertram & FamilyKim and Joshua BertramGeorge M. BeyerGary F. BillingtonLindsey Billington

Timothy and Jennifer BlackMike BliseThe Richard Bloomenkranz FamilyErv J. Bluemner, Jr.Mary L. BluemnerCarie and Michael BoldtBon Ton Stores FoundationRich BondAndy and Sandra BoruckiBostik Inc.John BostromPatrick BoweBette Jo BradleyEdward and Helen BradyDavid and Kristen BraunRobert BraunThe John Breiling FamilyMary Breivogel & FamilySharon and John BremerLisa Brennan & FamilyDaniel J. BrienzoBrightStar HealthcareBroadlands Golf ClubMartha C. BroadwayLaurie Broeckel & FamilyStanford A. Brubaker

Shanna BrueningThomas and Laurie BuchbergerEric BuchmannJohn Buehler & FamilyJennifer Lee BurnapJean and Mike BusalacchiKristin BuschJames S. Busse-in honor of Jan McLaughlin and Mary Beth RogersPatty Butenhoff-in memory of Randy GippDionne and Rodney ButlerJeffrey and Heidi ButlerJohn ButzlerAlice ByrneNick F. CableCynthia Helen CahillRichard R. CalhoonLori CallahanRenee C. CallawayJennifer A. CampGordy and Nancy CarlsonBrian CarpenterMary C. CarrauxRajiv CastellinoBernard CesnikChamberlain Research ConsultantsBen ChandlerThe Chansky FamilyDawn E. CharbonneauLaura Ruth ChastainPaul ChavezDan and Denise ChezemAndrea ChiroffTimothy Cisler & FamilyDon and Kathy Claar Kristine and Scott ClarkDarryl and Eileen ClementsNatalie CmejlaCNA FoundationCNH CapitalBarry S. CohenDrew CollisThe Harry Collis FamilyColumbus Fall River Sno-BlazerComputerized Structural DesignJennifer Bryce ConigliaroMichael and Cheryl Connor

Tim ConnorLinda P. Cook-in honor of Hanna Cook Craig A. CookeTim CookeSara L. CooperCooper Industries FoundationMichael R. CorbettCourtside Card ClubJay CoxJim and Wendy CoxPartrice Coyne & FamilyBrooke M. CreaghDaniel J. Croal - in Memory of Dorothy CroalGraciela Croal & FamilyMichael M. CroalCroal & Associates Inc.Kimberly and John CrosbyWendy CrosbyJori Crouse & FamilyKaren R. CrownHoward Cufaude-in memory of Marion CufaudeCurt CulverCulver’s of SheboyganCulver’s of ShorewoodThe Nathan B. Cummings FamilyCummins Convoy for MSElizabeth CurleyCurlys Waterfront LLCCW Enterprise Electric Company, Inc. Wendy J. CzajaDaniel R. Dallman Jack and Lois DallmanDamn Yankees Wateringhole LLCTom S. DanielPamela Daniels & FamilyDanny Haskell’s Pub & GrillMichelle L. DarlingBrandon J. DavidJoyce and Jake DavidDean Health Systems Inc. Dean Clinic St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital SSM Health Care of WisconsinJennifer Decker-FeldeMaria DeCremerMaralea DeDecker


DeForest Towne Center Assoc.Delaware North Companies Sportservice Inc.Rick and Angela DeMeyer-in honor of Angela DeMeyer’s mom, Sue CarloniJames B. DemikisJenifer K. DenisMarilyn and Dennis McGrewDaniel J. DeNobleJoel DeNoble & FamilyLori T. DeNobleMary J. DeNobleSteve Denowski and Delores SullivanJerry Thomas DetryJennifer A. DevittAllen Dickason & FamilyJason and Daniela DidierHelen F. DieterGeorge DimitropoulosMolly DinolfoDiversified Management Inc.Deonne Robin DixonThomas Steven DixonPaul P. DonnellyDr. Charles and Joan Marie DorganJason DorganRandy L. DornVictoria DornburgJohn Marvin DownsPhillip and Phyllis DrakeRobert Drida & FamilyRichard and April DruckerGregory and Harry DuffnerMarie Dummer Dynamic Stampings Inc.Barb L. EckesEconoprint - Verona, WIRandy Eddy, Sr.The Ehlenfeldt FamilyTerri Lea EllingerJayme M. EllisDale R. EmmerichEmployee Benefits Corp.Rick and Jacqui Engebos & Family Danielle and Jonathan EngelGeoffrey Michael Engel

James A. EngelDale D. EngelhartEnterprise Rent-A-CarEnterprise Rent-A-Car FoundationRyan Erdmann & FamilyWayne and Debbie ErdmannPhyl M. EricksonKjell and Ginny ErlandssonErnst & Young LLPDan ErschenSally J. EubanksLisa M. FalconFarmhouse FraternityFastenal Company PurchasingBrian FaustiniDavid and Lisa FayMark and Catherine FehrenbachGina M. FeltenR. W. Fernstrum & Company Inc.Louis Ferraro & FamilyRoy FineFirst Business BankFirst Weber Group Foundation Inc.Teri Fistler & FamilyKatie FitzmierFitzmier Family FundJohn Flesch & FamilyFoley & Lardner LLPTeam Fond du Lac CycleryStephanie Ford & FamilyTerri and Stephen FormellaGarry Fraboni & FamilyLorinda K. FraboniFranciscan Skemp Healthcare - Mayo Health CareBarbara H. FranckBrian D. FrankCarole E. FrankRichard A. FrankenEllen FravelMike F. FrederickBerle Freeman & FamilyDeborah Ann Frey-pledges received in honor of Dick Frey, Brad, Pam and all those they love with MSPaul and Anna FriesenSierra L. FrischDavid J. Frittitta

Timothy L. FunkJane and Michael GalstadAndrew Gamma & FamilyBernadette M. GammaScott Bryan GanswindtThe Garrity FamilyGass Weber Mullins LLCMarni GasserLarry Donald GausmannNathan GebertBarbara B. GehlCheryl Gehrke & FamilyLarry GellmanKenric GibbsGiddings & Lewis FoundationShirley V. GieseGary and Faye GiesemannNancy Gilligan-AndersonJeffrey Gingold & FamilyCherie Glascock and Rachael WhiteheadGlobal ImpactPeter and Victoria GlynnEric and Tammy GodfreyDavid GoehlenAnn and Dennis GoginHenry GoldbergRenee Marie GoodellKelly and Sheila GoodmanWilliam D. GoodmanRichard J. GovekRick and Jill GovekDennis and Karen GraceGrainger Matching Charitable Gifts ProgramGrant Thornton LLP - Appleton, WI


Grant Thornton LLP - Oakbrook Terrace, ILCynthia B. GrayJerry GrazianoGreat Wolf Resorts Operating PartnershipJames M. GreenGreen Bay Area Public SchoolsBill and Pat GriesbachSteven and Jennifer GriesbachBen G. Griggs, Jr.Heidi L. GrinkerKathrine Griswold & FamilyNancy GriswoldTeri Gross & FamilyTodd D. GruetzmacherMichael Haessly & FamilyCarol Hagen & FamilyRoger and Jennifer HaighDebbie D. HainesLaurie and Brian HalbachMatthew Hall & FamilyBrenda L. HalversonHanger Prosthetics & OrthoticsTara and Shannon HannemannLois HansonHarbour Management LLCMichael and Christin HardingBrandon J. HardyPamela Hardy & FamilyCrissie E. HarrisonMichael HartRobert and Mary Jo HartwigThe Hartwig Family FoundationJeff Harwig & FamilyRichard and Kathleen HasensteinJill HassenfeltHastings Air Energy Control Inc.Marilyn Lucille HauberJohn A. HauptMark and Beth HealKevin HeiderStevie and Emily HeimSteve and Jennifer HeinzenBettina HellerDeanna and Stanley HellerJennifer Heller & FamilyKeith Helm & Family

Toni Helt & Family-in honor of Matthew WilkeKathy HendersonGregory and Julie HendricksenJessica and Nicholas HendriksenPeter Herber, Jr.Tom HerricksKerri Herrild & FamilyRenee Herrild & FamilyRyan M. HertelHess Sweitzer Inc.Joseph Blaha and Diane HesselMargaret Hessel & FamilyBenjamin J. HesselinkJanet and Todd HetzelCarol and Doug HigginsHigh Plains RanchRuth and Daniel HillerDennis HilsenhoffChris HinrichsHinrichs Foundation Inc.Sherry L. HochPhil and Sara HoechstTom and Karol HoerthKevin M. HoeyMark R. HoffmannWill and Gene HogoboomNancy A. HolenRichard A. HollyHorizon MillingShane M. HuberLarry M. Hudack -in honor of Julie and Jason, subjects of the J-Walkers teamJohn HudlettStephen and Heidi Hudson-MairetTim HughesHumanaElizabeth HumphreyAngela and Robert HuntMary Hutchens & FamilyMary and Charles HutchinsonJohn HutmacherEvelina HwangShannon Hyslop FoundationPenny and Randy ImmelTandi Inzeo & FamilyJohn Micheal Irwin

Eric IsbisterMarolyn and Allen IsonMarty Iverson & FamilyAlisa B. JablonskiJessie JackJans JanitorialWilliam J. JaworskiRobert Jelinek & FamilyMonica and Kevin JensenRobert W. Jewell IIIJewish Community Foundation of MilwaukeeJF Ahern Co.Jean A. JirasekJockey InternationalMatthew and Kelly JohannsenCheryl Johnson & FamilyLisa Hoerchner and Gary JohnsonGenevieve H. JohnsonImogene Powers JohnsonJeffrey T. JohnsonJere JohnsonKathy A. JohnsonKirk E. JohnsonMcHenry Johnson & FamilyJohnsonville Sausage LLCDebra Breeding JohnstonKeith JohnstonErick R. JonesWilliam Stark Jones FoundationJeff JordanCindy L. Jorgensen

Kevin J. JorgensenJP Morgan Chase BankJames J. JurgellaJames and Judith Kaestner


Edward F. KakasFrederick Kamnetz & FamilyJerry and Jeanne KannelKaren and David KaphingstRick and Matt KarlsMaribeth KarpinskiMary and Brian KarstenMarie KastenJulie A. KautzerDerek David KawleskiBrad and Lori KellyBrent M. KellyBrian and Amy KellyJohn and Nancy KellyKent Family Charitable FundMarigene Ann KernerJeanne and David KetterhagenMary and Anton KidessRyan and Kellie KildeLaura and Kelvin KimballDavid and Kimberly KingCindy and David KinnearKirby Foods Inc.Randall S. KirkKatie Lyn Klatt-in honor of Norb Klatt Kenneth G. KlemowitsColleen Mary KleppeSam J. KlikaWilliam J .KlikaTravis Kluewer-in honor of Jessica and AdamJoseph W. KmochKnights of Columbus Princeton Council # 4774Leyla Bronson and Scott KnoblockMark and Debbie KnoeblRobert Knudson & FamiliyAnthony D. KnutsonBrian Kober & FamilyWilliam and Jennifer KochMichael and Jennifer KoehlKim KoesterAndrew KoffmanKolaga Family Charitable TrustKristin Julie KolinTod Michael KolinskiLori A. Kolosowsky

Jon P. KonzenRupert G. KotzeBrad KozikDarren Kozik

Kraft Foods Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramNeighborhood Donations-in memory of Arnold Kramer Bruce and Lori KrausKrause Foundation Inc.George Kress FoundationPam KrigerPam Kriger Donor Advised FundMichael KrischWayne and Sandee KrollMarilyn Krueger & FamilyJane KrukarPeg A. KrupkaBradley Kudick & FamilyBret KudickJames and Julie KulasThe Kumlien Family and Friends-in honor of Jill KumlienSusan and Kevin LaabsJon and Paula LaChapelleJari and Lorraine LahdenperaMarissa Christina LambMadeline and Philip LamphearSam Jason LancasterChristina LandLandmark Credit UnionColleen M. LangJonathan Patrick LangMary LangeMike and Laura LankeMichele E. Laurion

Leah’s LadiesCindy LeBlancJane and Douglas LedburyMike Ledzian & FamilyLinda M. LeeSheri LeeseJason and Rebecca LehmerJeffrey Charles LennbergJosh R. Lenz-in honor of his sister ElizabethPat LenzCathy H. LewandowskiHolly LiddicoatGretchen Lindgren - in honor of Erin WelshTravis and Stacey LindgrenLionel Contractors Inc.Kathy LipkeMichelle and James LockJamie and Tabitha LockhartKathy LockhartKathleen LoomisKenneth and Jennifer LoseyLubar Family FoundationBob LubetskiEnzo and Delia LucarelliCraig Lucas & FamilyJordan and Steve LueckLindsey L. LuettgenMary L. LuettgenDeborah A. LuetzowM3 Insurance SolutionsStewart MacaulayBrandon MackeseyMadison Gas & Electric Foundation Inc.John and Jenny MahoneyBarry and Julie MainwoodPaul H. MainzChristy Maldonado & FamilyMalkin’s Carpets Inc.Karmen E. MallowJudy and Kyle MandryAmy L. Mangan-FischerHiren V. MankodiMarcus Corporation Foundation Inc./ Bruce OlsonRev. Floyd F. Markling Living Trust


Andy MarksMeghan R. MarksTammy L. MarshallKara MasciangeloPaul and Karen MatteoniBreanna MayerRita and Robert MayerRay McAllister & FamilyMcBreen & KopkoEmil J. McCauley IIJim McCormackAndrew M. McCormickJim McGinnitySusie McGinnityColleen A. McintyreJack and Patricia McKeithanFrances McLaughlinLeigh McMahon & FamilyDoug and Darcy McManusJames McQueenNancy M. McVaryRoss J. McVey, Sr.Meeting Life’s Challenges LLCPaul C. MegalRhody and Carolyn MegalJohn and Deborah MeltzerMerrill LynchMessmer High SchoolCharles Steven MeyerJoe MeyerPamela MeyerMichael Best & Friedrich LLPJessie and Donald MiddaughRick (Harold) and Carol MilesMilk Products - Main Event TeamAmy A. MillerCynthia F. MillerDonald Miller and Carol Azarian-Miller-in honor of Aunt HelenDuane and Deborah MillerJanet and Michael MillerMillerCoorsGail and Robert MilneBryan E. MilzMichael and Amy MilzJames Minch & FamilyJonathan J. Miner

Justin MirandaAndrea MirkowDavid S. MitchellML Fishman Realty Co.Keith Mlodzik & FamilyKari J. Moe

Curtis and Krista MomsenGordon and Judith Moore Family TrustPeter and Susan MorehouseNicole MoropoulosAmy K. MoschkauPaula S. MosengDiane T. MouradianAmanda Mowery & FamilyRandy D. MurdockPatricia A. MusilJames and Linda MyersSpencer Myers & FamilyKathleen NalbertHeather NatzkeRyan and Kristin NatzkePenny Navrestad & FamilyGregg NebgenScott Neice - in honor of Chuck BennerNicki NeipertJohn P. NeisChristopher NelsonDale and Sally NelsonJacqueline J. NelsonNelson Foundation Inc.Carl Henry NesslerJason and Stefanie NeustedterNew Berlin Lions Club Inc.NEWisconsin MRI Center

Michael Newman & FamilyRachel NewtonDavid A. NicholsonJennine Noel-EstkowskiJeff R. NoltnerSusanne M. NondorfKevan and Barb NorinCharles NorrisKristin and Daniel NowakJan A. ObenchainErin and Thomas OetjenHugh O’Halloran & FamilyCarol and Phil O’LearyDaniel J. O’LearyLisa and Mike OllmannGloria R. Olson Rev TrustIsaac B. OlsonWendy K. OlsonONeil, Cannon, Hollman, Dejong SCOrthopedic Surgeons of Wisconsin SCAlicia OsieckiMargaret F. OtemanDon PagelDavid and Melissa PalferyKathryn Lee PalmisanoMatt PalomakiLisa A. PaluchThe Panagis FamilyPark Bank Foundation Inc.Donna Marie PatelskiDon and Kay PatrickKeith N. PaulPBBS Equipment Corporation Kathryn Peilage & FamilyPeople in Business CarePepsiAmericas FoundationPepsico Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramTricia PerkinsHugh and Pam PetersenCorey M. PetersonMary and Randy PetersonJohn Joseph PettaPam PhillipsonPhysicians AccountingDianne and Jay Pica-in honor of Joseph Pica


Martha PierceMartha L. PincusDavid Lynch PiperJanet L. PirainoSally PlemonsHolly Plevak & FamilyJanice PluerKathleen PoblockiDavid PoeJeff PoiriorDavid M. PokosKristine Polnow Thomas PolzinGregory F. PonziMelody Nicole PoppCarrie and Ed PouwelsAdriane PowellScott and Katrina PowellPPC FoundationChristopher T. PriceRyan D. PriceTina PriceProHealth Care Inc.Tina ProsserMark and Susan ProvenzanoCarla R. PryorLinda PucelDavid and Carole PucelyRebecca PucelyPaul and Cynthia PujanauskiRobert W. PurvisDavid T. Putnam

Steven L. PyfferoenMarilynn A. PylantQuarles & Brady LLPMary and Ken Quinn

R&R Insurance Services Inc.Arthur W. RabinRebecca P. RamirezKristine and Peter RathkampJohn and Marie RawlinsDavid and Patricia RaysichRBC Capital Markets Corp.RBC Wealth ManagementNancy Rebholz & FamilyJanet R. ReevesRegional MS Medical Center at St. LukesMichael R. RehbrinREI Engineering Inc.David and Kaia ReichenbacherShari Reifschneider & FamilyNicole ReikowskiMichelle ReinenStacey RemingtonMary Renier & FamilyKimberly RenquestMarian P. RezelRose A. RichgelsCathy and Mark RiechersMark E. RiemerFred and Toni RingelJames Allan RisseeuwThomas Donald RistauDiana J. RobersonJoseph and Lynn RobertsSarah and Daniel RobertsonMaurice & June Robinson Family

Foundation Inc.Robinson Metal Inc.Rockford Silk Screen Process Inc.John Rodell & FamilyDavid and Jamie RodgersSandra Roenfanz & FamilyMarlene Roewer & FamilyAnne and Chad RogalskiThomas V. RohanBen D. RomeneskoDanielle RomeneskoJames and Terri Rose

Rose & De Jong SCRoundys Supermarket Inc.Lori and Melvyn RousseauDonnie and Jane Rowe

Lori and Collin RowlandDaniel Rozinski & FamilyCarol RubinTina and Brad RuhDenise M. RundeSusan C. RunningWendy S. RuschMartha J. RutkofskeJoan and Gerald RyanArt SaffranCheryl and Fred SaltzmannCheryl SandnerSara FoundationSargento Foods Inc.Sauk Prairie Trap & Skeet ClubCurt and Jen SauserSCA Tissue North America LLCMark Andrew SchaafDavid and Kim SchaeferKent and Jane SchaeferKathleen and Mark SchauderDon and Sara SchemppChad Louis ScherwinskiNancy SchlackGeoffrey and Arlene SchlichtJohn and Marilyn SchlosserAmy Michelle SchmidtCraig and Bobbi SchmidtDave A. SchmidtHunter SchmidtMark and Susan SchmidtZach SchmidtSteve and Jane SchmiedingMichael and Carrie SchmittScott and Jodi SchmittStella and Eric SchoenbergerTrina SchonertRobert and Mary SchoofsKasey Lynn SchraufnagelRaquel Schraufnagel & FamilyLuann SchreiberCarole SchroederJoni L. SchubertJoseph and Joan SchumitschSchwab Charitable FundSue Ann SchwankeDavid C. Scott Foundation FundScott and Vicki Scull


Ronald and Meredith SearlesWalter SeeJon C. SeebeckDebra A. SeilerSensient Technologies Foundation Inc.Carolyn Senty-in Honor of Katie BrekkeServo Instrument Corp.Jamie Lynn SettimiJohn C. ShawAngela ShermanKelly J. SiebersAnn SieversAnn SievertSilicon Valley Community FoundationDebra A. SlaterPhillip John SlingerSusan SmarBrenda and Scott SmithDustin J. SmithGary SmithJacqueline SmithSteven and Janet SmithMichael SmithScott Smith & FamilyJanet SnyderNicole SochaWesley SolbergCynthia A. SolversonJoan and Robert Sorensen-in memory of William Fleming and in honor of John BreilingEric and Maryellen SoverLaura A. SowinskiKimberly Ann SpecialShana SprengerSara SquiresSSM Health Care of WisconsinSt. Peter’s Episcopal ChurchThomas Shaun StaceyDonald R. StacyDale and Karen StaegeStandard Process Whole Food SupplementsJames R. StarksThomas L. Starks

Anthony and Elizabeth StaskunasTodd N. SteffanusSteffens FoundationJohn and Maureen SteinhafelThe Stelzl FamilySteven M StelzlJeffrey and Jody SterenSol & Rose Steren Philanthropic FundGary StevenEdward and Naomi StewartPaul and Judy StichMary J. StiversJames L. and Kathleen M. Stocking Family TrustPatte StockwellRoger Stoeger & FamilyElizabeth M. StokelyJeffery and Marie StolpaJames and Sue StrandbergJennifer Lynn StrelkaStrelow Supporters Lauren Elizabeth StrharskyJeffrey J. SturmDawn SullivanSupreme Builders Inc.-in memory of Olive ElderbrookRon and Mindy SweeneyHubert and Jacqueline SydowTroy Tadych & FamilyMichael C. TaftBob TanzSherri Tarran & FamilyLeslie V. TaylorJack DeLoss Taylor Charitable TrustTDS Telecommunications Corp.Nancy TestinTexas Roadhouse of WisconsinThe Bar of Green Bay Inc.The Bruce Company of Wisconsin, Inc.The Greater Menomonee Falls Foundation TrustThe Markos Foundation, Inc.The Neighborhood Pub Inc.Judy Thesing & FamilyScott ThesingRachelle D. ThickeGlenda Johnson and R. Thomas

George ThompsonMark J. ThompsonMickey Louise ThompsonSally ThomsenPatricia A. ThorpThrivent Financial For Lutherans

Jean and Jim ThurlerCatherine TierneyAlice and Llewellyn TietzTomKen’s Bar & GrillTony Machi Fruits & Vegetables Inc.Steve A. TorrettaTravelers Travelers 3D CommitteeCorey and Wendy TremaineScott and Marina TreuerGerald TroppmanJudy A. TurayRandi Turner & FamilyRobyn A. TurtenwaldBill M. TwiegDavid Vogel Uihlein, Sr.Mike I. UihleinUnited BankUniversity Hill Farms Association Inc.University of Wisconsin Credit UnionU.S. BankShannon M. UttechJasper D. VaccaroJeff VanDalenMary D. VanDeKampJames P. VandenBrookKurt and Kristine VandenPlasKeith and Elizabeth VandenWymelenberg


Thomas and Marie Vanderbilt-in honor of Meredith SearlesLiz Duncan and Seth VandewalleJeff and Janet Van EssVanguard Charitable EndowmentKeith W. VanPattenJohn and Siobhainn VanSantenLiz and Rob VegaVeolia ES Special Services Inc.VersantRyan VerwielVilter FoundationJeff and Ann VogtSchallerVonnie VoightJohn J. VonRudenStephanie VreimW/S Machine & Tool Inc.Allyson WagnerBob and Tina WaldronWalk For Lines Walman OpticalMurray C. WaltonTim L. WaltonKenneth W. WanasekWangerin Trucking Co.Chris Warren & FamilyJohn and Peg Warriner

Waterford Union High SchoolDaniel Waters & FamilyDave and Sandy WatkinsRyan A. WatsonKelly Watzka & FamilyPaul WatzkaWE EnergiesWEA Insurance CorporationBill WeberRichard J. WeberJoanne and Donald WeinbergLindsay WeinbergAbby A. WeinkaufRichard and Barbara WeissWeiss Berzowski Brady LLPWellpoint Associate Giving CampaignJulie Welsch-McCulloughLacey M WendorffRyan Wenzel - in honor of Grandma Wenzel West Bend Mutual Insurance Co.Denise WestonWFG Foundation Inc.Kevin and Tammy WhitneyAnnette and Tony WiederkehrJan Wild & Family - in memory of

Agnes MargelofskyStacy Kristine WildWilde Toyota ManagementThomas R. WilhelmyConnie and Paul WillemsenJohn WilzNancy WinkelmanRichard WinkelmanPatricia WinklerNeal WinstonWisconsin Physicians Service

James A. Wisniewski, Jr.Scott Wittig & FamilyAlan Wojcik & FamiliyJon A. WolffRon Wollner & FamilyRichard L. WolmanJamie L. WoolfPaul R. WoolsonCarol A. WordellWOW Logistics CompanyScott WrennJeffrey and Denise WurtzelMandi WurtzelKaren YaegerRon T. YaraSusan and John YenchYoung Automotive Inc.Nicole M. YoungstromAmy ZelingerJohn ZelingerDani and Stephen ZerebnyThe Zick FamilyBill and Alyson ZierdtLoren and Carole ZiglinVera and Joseph Zilber Family FoundationLarry and Marci ZiltenerLeah L. Zimmerman-in memory of H. Paul ZimmermanZorn Compressor & Equipment Inc.Aimee E. ZuccoBarb and Lauren ZuccoAmy Zumach & FamilyDarren ZumachColleen Zwitter & FamilyJamie Zynda & Family

Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).

Donations and fundraising contributions reflect the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the listing. We apologize for any mistakes or omissions, and ask that you contact the Chapter so that we can correct our records for future publications.


Financial Statement

ASSETS 2009 2008 Cash and investments $ 2,018,422 $ 2,111,628 Contributions receivable 88,506 173,708 Other assets 94,054 106,456Total assets 2,200,982 2,391,792

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2009 2008 Due to National MS Society $ 422,629 $ 274,395 Other liabilities 233,126 332,455 Total liabilities 655,755 606,850 Net assets 1,545,227 1,784,942Total liabilities and net assets 2,200,982 2,391,792

REVENUES 2009 2008 Support from the public: Special events revenue (includes in-kind donations $ 3,823,688 $ 3,808,842 of $27,007 for 2009 and $26,709 for 2008) Special event expense (455,864) (489,942)Total received from special events 3,367,824 3,318,900Annual campaigns 660,988 687,288Legacies 162,695 179,209 Total support from public 4,191,507 4,185,397Other revenue: Received at National 130,531 234,729 Interest income 15,754 55,421 Program fees 13,699 11,152 Miscellaneous income 11,104 5,500Total other revenue 171,088 306,802Total revenues $4,362,595 $4,492,199 EXPENSES 2009 2008 Program services: Research $ 1,061,658 $ 946,675 Client services 729,905 815,788 Community service 514,116 475,371 Professional education and training 190,886 236,374 Public education 809,923 845,871 Total program services 3,306,488 3,320,079 Supporting services: Fund raising 489,565 520,653 Management and general 193,428 175,966 Total support services 682,993 696,619 Contribution to National - other activities 612,829 633,030 Total expenses 4,602,310 4,649,728Change in net assets (239,715) (157,529)Net assets, beginning of year 1,784,942 1,942,471Net assets, end of year $ 1,545,227 $ 1,784,942


2008Research, Education and Support 85.0%Fund raising 11.2%Management and General 3.8%

3.8%

11.2%

85.0%

85.2%

10.6%

4.2%

2009Research, Education and Support 85.2%Fund raising 10.6%Management and General 4.2%

Expense by Category:

Financial information presented has been summarized from financial statements audited by Schenck Business Solutions dated December 9, 2009.

Alyson Zierdt, ChairRetired attorney; Of counsel, Davis & Kuelthau, S. C. Martin McLaughlin, Past ChairReinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C.

Michael Lutze, Vice ChairErnst & Young Kenneth Minor, Vice ChairSonic Foundry, Inc.

Patricia Ackerman, TreasurerA.O. Smith Corporation

Robert Sowinski, SecretaryDiversified Insurance Services, Inc.

Colleen Kalt, President & CEONational MS Society - Wisconsin Chapter Carrie Raymond BedoreCarrie Raymond Bedore, LLC

Robert Buhler Open Pantry

Albert Elser IICommunity Advocate Robert EngelM&I Bank

Karen MinorCommunity Advocate Bruce OlsonThe Marcus Corporation Shelley Peterman SchwarzMeeting Life’s Challenges

David RaysichPlunkett Raysich Architects

Patricia RaysichCommunity Advocate

David RodgersBriggs & Stratton Corporation

James RoseBaker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

John Steinhafel Steinhafels Furniture

Maureen SteinhafelCommunity Advocate

Jeffrey SterenSteren Management/McDonald’s

Robyn TurtenwaldCommunity Advocate

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