A report on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter’s progress in fiscal year 2009
MoviNg forwArd iN 2009
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 designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The Minnesota Chapter serves nearly 10,000 people with MS and their families in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
2009 board of trusteesGary Birnbaum, M.D.
Gary Beaver, D.O.
Kay Briden, Ph.D.
David Chaikin
Martha Cincoski, M.D.
Monica Dahl
Dale Edberg, Ph.D.
William C. Gillispie, Jr.
Susan A. Hagstrum, Ph.D.
Thomas R. Holtackers, P.T.
Carol M. Houghtby
Medi Jiwani
Richard A. Knutson
Karen L. Larson, Board Chair
Frances L. Long
Dennis McGill
Susan Mackay
William T. MacNally
Daniel Marcotte
Robert D. Miller
Edmund J. Nightingale, Ph.D.
Maureen Reeder, Chapter President
Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Ph.D.
Larry L. Schmid
Michael V. Schrock
Karen Sletten
Michael A. Vitelli
Jeanne M. Voigt
Devon Washington
Brett Wing2 MINNESOTA CHAPTER
I have always believed that people and organizations shine the brightest when faced with challenges. After all, many of the world’s greatest success stories have come out of times of struggle. I’m proud to say that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter was a true reflection of that belief in 2009.
With the economy still in crisis, it was indeed a difficult year. But together, we rallied to keep the movement to end MS moving full speed ahead. Our dedicated fundraisers, donors, volunteers and corporate partners generously invested their time, resources, ideas and passion in our important work. They rose to the challenge by giving us their unwavering support and boldly asking others to do the same. Chapter staff made sure people with MS always came first by working diligently and resourcefully to keep costs down while still getting the job done.
Together, our efforts allowed us to remain focused on what really matters — helping families living with MS and moving closer to a world free of this disease.
All of our hard work resulted in many reasons to celebrate. Not only was the chapter able to continue providing top-notch support to the MS community, but we found new and innovative ways to reach people with the information and assistance they need.
If I’ve learned anything over the last year, it’s that here in Minnesota, we really know how to roll with the punches. With each passing year, there will always be new, unforeseen challenges and obstacles. Our world is as unpredictable as MS, which makes us all the more capable of finding the strength and resolve to keep moving forward, stronger than ever.
Thank you for moving forward with us.
Sincerely,
Karen Larson BoardChair
wELCoME
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Despite a challenging economic environment in 2009, the National MS Society worked hard to maintain critical discovery in the field of MS research. The year saw exciting research progress, with unprecedented opportunities on the horizon and more scientists than ever working on important questions. In 2009 alone, the society invested nearly $36 million to support 375 research projects around the world.
Although economic conditions resulted in a funding slow-down, creating gaps in planned expenditures, the society continued to propel research forward in our three-pronged approach:
stopping msn Throughout the year, it became more and more evident
that the era of oral MS drugs was rapidly approaching. A handful of promising disease-modifying treatments were in the pipeline, including cladribine and fingolimod, whose companies have both applied for FDA approval and are expected to be available as early as 2010.
n Researchers found that a common and accessible drug used to lower blood pressure helped stop the immune attack in mice with MS-like disease — offering an interesting new lead in the search for ways to halt the disease.
n Fast Forward, the society’s drug development subsidiary, made its first investments in promising agents. This effort to speed the delivery of new treatments to people with MS has already attracted more than $20 million in new funding.
reversing damage and restoring functionn The society’s research on rehabilitation and health care
delivery, and our four international teams working on nervous system protection and repair (funded by the Promise: 2010 Campaign) are making tremendous progress, including plans for small-scale clinical trials to test the safety of cell therapy.
n The FDA recommended marketing approval for the oral drug Ampyra to improve walking speed in people with all types of MS. (The drug became available in spring 2010, marking the first-ever therapy designed specifically to treat an MS symptom.)
n In response to reports that a phenomenon called CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or abnormal blood flow from the brain and spinal cord) may contribute to nervous system damage in MS, the society invited investigators to apply for grant funding and created an accelerated review process to explore this lead.
ending ms forevern The definitive scan for all common MS-related genes being
performed by the International MS Genetics Consortium promised a wealth of data.
n For the first time, researchers found evidence of a direct interaction between vitamin D and a common genetic variant, which increases the risk of MS.
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society-funded research in minnesota during 2009:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
shailendra giri, ph.d.AMP-activatedproteinkinaseasakeytargetforEAEdiseaseprocess
charles hoWe, ph.d.Mediatorsofaxondamageduringchronicdemyelination
orhun Kantarci, m.d.Non-ambulatoryimpairmentinbenignmultiplesclerosis
claudia lucchinetti, m.d.MultipleSclerosisLesionProject:StudyingdamagedareasinthebrainsofindividualswithMSforcluestodifferentpatternsofdestructiveimmunefactors,andcorrelatingfindingswithclinicalmanifestations
marcelo matiello, m.d.GeneticandimmunogenicanalysisofAQP4inneuromyelitisoptica
moses rodriguez, m.d.CollaborativeMSCenterAward:ExploringthemolecularsignalsthatmightstimulateorinhibitrepairprocessesinMS,forcluestodevelopingtherapeuticstrategiestopromoterepair
isobel scarisbricK, ph.d.RangeofactionofthekallikreingenefamilyinMSpathogenesis
rESEArCH
The year saw exciting
research progress, with
unprecedented opportunities
on the horizon and more
scientists than ever working
on important questions.
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ProgrAMS ANd SErviCES
empoWering communities and maKing connectionsIn 2009, the Minnesota Chapter found new and innovative ways to light up communities throughout the area with top-notch support and unique opportunities to make connections.
n Through the Connect Locally program, hosted by MS group leaders, the Face Time with Your Local Neurologist program, and a series of events designed by and for people in their 20s and 30s, the chapter ensured people affected by MS had quality information and support right at their fingertips.
n The chapter established relationships with organizations in Duluth and Saint Cloud in its effort to develop two new day programs for adults with MS by the year 2011.
n In 2009, the chapter launched a strong and engaging social media presence — giving thousands of people in the local MS community a forum to connect, network, advocate, raise funds and awareness and discuss key issues affecting people with the disease.
n The chapter’s longest-standing and most popular program, MS Camp (now Majestic Shores Resort), celebrated its 30th anniversary. For three decades, the weeklong program has offered adults with MS a chance to take a break from MS and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of the disease.
The chapter worked to meet
the critical, day-to-day
needs of people with MS
and their families.
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ProgrAMS ANd SErviCES
Left:Thechapter’slongest-runningprogram,MSCamp,celebratedits30thyearin2009.
Center:JeanneVoigt(right),ScholarshipProgramdonorandvolunteer,congratulatedscholarshiprecipientBrittanyGroess.
Right:NationalMSSocietyPresidentandCEOJoyceNelsonledacampactivitywhilevisitingMSYouthCampin2009.
helping people With ms here and noW
Through direct assistance and financial support, the chapter worked to meet the critical, day-to-day needs of people with MS and their families.
n Chapter social workers helped more than 5,500 people work with insurance companies, apply for programs, find housing, manage the disease and find solutions to family and employment issues.
n More than $410,000 in financial assistance was given to help pay for care partner relief, chore services, home modification, equipment and more — helping people with MS maximize their independence.
n The chapter helped families navigate the complex world of finances through financial workshops.
supporting families
MS doesn’t only affect the person with the disease. That’s why the MS Society offers a network of support for family members, care partners and children of people with MS.
n Funding for the Minnesota Chapter Scholarship Program nearly doubled in 2009, allowing the chapter to grant 52 scholarships to local youth affected by MS.
n Nearly 120 youth who have a parent or close relative with MS attended the 10th annual Youth Camp, where they enjoyed the outdoors while connecting with other kids who understand the effects of MS on a family.
n The chapter reached out to spouses and care partners through programs like the Family Retreat, Couple’s Night Out and Couple’s Getaway, in addition to the brand new “We Care” webpage designed specifically for family care partners.
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voLUNTEErS
Each year, thousands of people give their time and energy to the Minnesota Chapter, bringing with them valuable skills, fresh perspectives and tremendous dedication. A vital component of the MS movement, volunteers truly make things happen for the society — from events to programs to the chapter office. In 2009, the chapter engaged approximately 3,000 volunteers in the MS movement.
ahead of the curve
Minnesota boasts the third highest volunteerism rate in the nation, a statistic that truly reflects the chapter’s strong base of dedicated volunteers. In 2009, four exceptional Minnesota Chapter volunteers received national accolades for their outstanding commitment to the society.
national lifetime achievement aWard, marianne green
As a person who lives with MS, Marianne Green believes it’s important to do whatever she can to support the society’s work to end the disease. When she first started volunteering at the chapter office in 1974, there were no MS treatments available and Minnesota Bike MS rides didn’t even exist. But after 35 years, the movement to end MS has made great strides, and Green has been a part of it every step of the way.
MarianneGreenacceptedaNationalLifetimeAchievement
Awardfor35yearsofservicetothesoc
iety.
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national volunteer hall of fame — programs and services, dave anderson
In addition to serving as volunteer both locally and nationally, Dave Anderson has dedicated nearly 10 years to MSWorld — a global, online support network for people affected by MS. He serves as the primary technical support person as well as a chat host and Web editor and has served as vice president since 2006. He also founded the Fishing Has No Boundaries program, which provides people with disabilities a weekend of fishing and socialization.
national volunteer hall of fame — fundraising, bill gillispie, Jr.
Bill Gillispie’s creative fundraising, positive attitude and unflappable persistence have helped him rally people to join the MS movement all across the nation. In just eight years, his Walk MS team, “Team Gillispie,” has raised nearly $700,000, drawing walkers from eight states. Not only that, Gillispie volunteers in whatever way he can, from serving on the national board of trustees to helping out at event rest stops.
national volunteer hall of fame — health care professional, Judy soderberg
For nearly 30 years, Judy Soderberg has been a passionate advocate for people living with MS, particularly in the areas of health care and housing. In 1985, she helped start the Fairview MS Achievement Center — a first-of-its-kind comprehensive MS center. Her steadfast support also helped secure funding for Kingsley Commons, one of the first housing projects in the nation designed to provide accessible, affordable housing specifically for people with MS.
voLUNTEErS
DaveAnderson BillGillispie,Jr. JudySoderberg
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ACTiviSM
From sharing their personal stories to making their voices heard during MS Awareness Week to testifying at a legislative hearing — chapter activists were anything but silent in 2009.
raising aWareness, sharing our storiesn During MS Awareness Week, hundreds of people
canvassed their communities with events, “street teams” and other awareness activities — including an all-orange photo shoot in downtown Minneapolis, which received significant news coverage in local media.
n More than 250 people stepped up their commitment to raising awareness about MS through the Minnesota Chapter’s Movement Ambassador program.
n The chapter exhibited at an array of fairs, expos and other events, reaching tens of thousands of people.
in 2009, the Minnesota Chapter
mobilized thousands of people
throughout the area to raise
critical awareness about
MS and ignite action to help
improve the lives of families
living with the disease.
DavidChaikin,CodyHauerandErin
Weber(lefttoright)eachmadetheir
markontheMSmovementinavery
personal,long-lastingwaybygetting
tattoostosymbolizetheircommitment
toaworldfreeofMS.
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ACTiviSM
n Stories about the MS movement were shared through nearly 100 newspaper articles, nearly 50 television segments and more than 20 radio interviews.
n More than 12,600 people received the MSConnection newsletter and more than 13,000 people received the ProgramsConnection newsletter. Plus, 230,000 people visited MSsociety.org to learn about MS and ways to get involved.
advocating for change in minnesotan The chapter launched an initiative to train a vast
network of activists — holding meetings, developing a comprehensive activist toolkit and beginning efforts to recruit and train activists in all 67 state districts.
n Throughout the year, activists held health care forums and connected with their representatives through letters, e-mails and visits.
n A tough budget-balancing session hindered efforts to introduce bills with fiscal implications, which is why the chapter focused on preserving key resources for people with MS and strategizing long-term objectives.
n Activists worked to push the allocation of state funds to ensure Minnesota Disability Health Option’s fiscal sustainability over the next two years. This important program helps fund clients to attend the MS Achievement Center.
n Chapter staff and volunteers conducted significant research on private health insurance models and biologic MS medications to reintroduce legislation to cap co-pays for MS drugs and introduce new legislation to increase access to physical, occupational and speech therapy through private insurers.
n In coordination with the Minnesota Council on Disability and the Minnesota Dental Association, the chapter worked to pass Safe Patient Handling legislation.
n The chapter also strengthened our position in the community by building relationships with key organizations and individuals, including the Department of Human Services, Minnesota Board on Aging, American Association of Retired Persons, Minnesota Department of Transportation and legislators.
DuringMSAwarenessWeek,peoplewithMS,
volunteers,fundraisersandactivistsdrewattention
tothecausewithahigh-energy,all-orangephoto
shoot,ledbyphotographerAntonioCollodoroon
NicolletMallinMinneapolis.
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advocating on a national leveln Chapter volunteer and board member
Bill MacNally was selected to serve on a consumer review panel for a Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to help advocate for increased federal funding for MS research.
“i have a responsibility to
take action to make change happen
and not accept the status quo as
‘good enough.’” — Bill MacNally
n Activists made their voices heard on a national scale in 2009 by attending the Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where they met with members of the U.S. Congress and Senate to discuss key federal priorities, including increased funding for MS research, the creation of a national MS registry and comprehensive health care reform.
EvENTS
dedicated fundraisers continued to push forward in spite of difficult economic conditions,
raising nearly $6 million through the Minnesota Chapter’s eight fundraising events.
dedicated fundraisers continued to push forward in spite of difficult economic conditions,
raising more than $6 million through the Minnesota Chapter’s eight fundraising events.
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EvENTS
Whethertheywalked,rodeorlunched,MinnesotaChapterfundraisersdemonstratedpassion
andpersistencein2009,bringingusmillionsofdollarsclosertoacure.
EVENTS
mission stars
The extraordinary people listed below raised a remarkable $9,000 in 2009 to help create a world free of MS.
Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride
Dan Haag
Rachel Hollstadt
Gregory Lang
Pierre Jean Laupies
Dennis McGill
Nancy McGill
David Potts
Mike Schrock
Ronald Schutz
Bike MS: Star Tribune TRAM Ride
Jim Christopherson
Thomas Emison
Dudley Parsons
Meghan Perry
John Schenk
Steve Schmitt
Heather Tietje
Cliff Tower
Challenge Walk MS: Twin Cities
Kent Confeld
Carolyn Keith
Community events
Crawl for the Cure – John Johnson
La Table – St. Cloud Committee
MS Cup – Blake Middleton
Body and Soul – BJ Lavelle
MS Sno Rally Snowmobile Tour
Scott Spinler
Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Walk presented by Anchor Bank
Paula Gaedtke
Bill Gillispie, Jr.
Eric Goldberg
Angel Knuth
Luella Strand
Tammie Yutrzenka
Bike MS: Allianz Twin Cities Ride
Rox Watercott
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Dedicated fundraisers pushed forward in spite of difficult economic conditions, raising more than $6 million through the Minnesota Chapter’s eight fundraising events. One of the many notable accomplishments, the chapter’s On the Move Luncheon increased fundraising by a remarkable 30 percent, raising approximately $150,000, which included a generous $25,000 matching gift from Christopher & Banks.
Plus, the Minnesota Bike MS series celebrated important milestones, including the 30th annual Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride and the 20th annual Star Tribune TRAM Ride. The Minnesota Chapter is proud to have been the first in the nation to host a Bike MS ride, which has led to more than 100 rides across the country and more than $600 million toward a world free of MS.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter is one of 53 chartered 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.
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fiNANCiALS
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyHeadquarters and all chaptersFor year-ended Sept. 30, 2009
Revenue Special events $135,277,876Contributions $57,614,456Legacies and bequests $6,817,217Interest, gaming and miscellaneous income $5,875,827Government grants $3,334,247 Total revenue $208,919,623 Expenses Client and community services $74,540,984Research and research fellowships $35,683,288Public and professional education $38,877,343Services to chapters $19,106,322 Total program services $168,207,937
Fundraising $34,363,669Management and general $16,375,294 Total expenses $218,946,900
Excess or (deficit) for the year $10,027,277
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Minnesota Chapter For year-ended Sept. 30, 2009
Revenue Special events $5,494,371Contributions $1,592,388Program service revenue $59,815Interest on savings $49,825 Total revenue $7,196,399 Expenses Client programs $2,721,989Research $1,220,307Public and professional education $798,998Community programs $325,829 Total program services $5,067,123
Management and general $754,944Fundraising $1,180,653 Total expenses $7,002,720 Excess (or deficit) for the year $193,679
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’sCorporateStarprogram,whichhonorscorporationsthatinvestsubstantiallyinbothhumanandfinancialresourcestohelpendMS.
corporate star award — luther Westside volkswagen
Under the leadership of Steve Hendricks, general manager and 22-year Bike MS 150 veteran, Luther Westside Volkswagen and Luther Burnsville Volkswagen donated a VW Routan to the chapter — complete with a Bike MS promotional vinyl wrap — to use as a “moving billboard” when driving to community events and activities. Luther Westside serves as the official vehicle sponsor of Bike MS, donating more than 20 vehicles last summer alone. The company also sponsored two rest stops on the Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride, displayed Bike MS materials in its showroom, participated in MS Awareness Week activities, donated a German-engineered Volkswagen bicycle as a prize, recruited participants to ride and supported a team.
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CorPorATE PArTNErS
cash partners
GiFTS oF $100,000 oR MoRE
Christopher & Banks Corporations
GiFTS oF $50,000 To $99,999
Best Buy
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.
The Pentair Foundation
GiFTS oF $20,000 To $49,999
Allianz
Anchor Bank
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals s
Biogen Idec s
Cub Cares Community Foundation
Cummins NPower
EMD Serono/Pfizer s *
Teva Neuroscience s
Walser Foundation
GiFTS oF $10,000 To $19,000
Acorda Therapeutics s
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Luther Westside Volkswagen
Pure Protein s
UCare Fund
GiFTS oF $5,000 To $9,999
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. *
Andersen Corporation
Assurant *
Donaldson Company
Express Scripts
Gemini, Inc.
Great River Energy
Papa John’s Pizza
Pentair
Private Bank Minnesota
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans *
US Bancorp Foundation *
Wal-Mart
Walman Optical
Xcel Energy Foundation *
GiFTS oF $2,500 To $4,999
Alliance Card, Inc.
Benchmark Reporting Agency
Boston Scientific *
Dorothy LeGrand Trust
Grainger *
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
West Corporation
GiFTS oF $1,000 To $2,499
1st United Bank of Faribault
ADC Foundation *
Adobe Matching Gift Program*
AgriBank *
American Express Foundation *
Archer Daniels Midland Co *
Arizant, Inc.
Champion System
Firestone Metal Products
GAP Foundation *
Goodrich Corporation *
ITW Foundation *
Life Time Fitness Foundation
McKinstry Co Charitable Foundation
Medica Foundation
Medtronic Foundation *
Milbank Community Foundation
Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund
North Country Regional Hospital
Prudential Foundation *
RC Children’s Charities, Inc.
Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.
Rosemount, Inc.
Sam’s Club
TCF Foundation *
Telvent DTN
The Shopko Foundation
Travelers Foundation *
UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.
US Bank of Marshall
Wachovia Foundation *
Western National Insurance
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CorPorATE PArTNErS
corporate partners bring scholarship program to neW heights
The chapter’s ever-growing Scholarship Program saw tremendous growth in 2009 thanks to generous corporate donors who endowed three scholarships to help students touched by MS pursue secondary education. Support from Christopher & Banks, the Cub Cares Community Foundation and the Pentair Foundation amounted to $67,500 in funding for this critical program.
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Joining the movement, personally
and professionally Since joining the chapter’s board of trustees in 2004, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pentair Mike Schrock has supported the society both personally and professionally. A champion of the MS movement, Schrock engaged his company as a generous contributor, which resulted in $95,000 to support various chapter programs and events in 2009. In addition, Schrock has participated in the Bike MS 150 Ride for six years and Walk MS for five years, raising more than $70,000.
CorPorATE PArTNErS
MikeSchrock(backrow,farleft),withTeamPentairontheMS150Ride
iN-kiNd pARTNERSThefollowingcompaniesexceededin-kinddonationsof$5,000.
Adventure Cycling
Brite Media
City Pages
City of Ortonville
City of Montevideo
City of New Prague
City of Redwood Falls
City of St. Peter
Clear Channel Communications s
Comcast
Country Choice Organic
Dart Transit
Duluth News Tribune
Electric Eye Printing Company
FOX-9 News
FOX-47, Rochester
Franklin Outdoor Advertising
Freestyle Productions
FreightMasters
General Mills
Grand Casino Hinckley
J & J Distributing
KDHL, AM 920, Faribault
KEEY, K102 FM, Twin Cities
KFMC, 106.5 FM, Fairmont
KOWZ/KRUE, Faribault
KQCL, Power96 95.9 FM, Faribault
KQQL, KOOL 108 FM, Twin Cities
KROC, AM 1340, Rochester
KSTP, 94.5 FM, KS95, Twin Cities
KTCZ, Cities 97 FM, Twin Cities
KZJK, 104.1 Jack FM, Twin Cities
KZPK, Wild Country 98.9 FM, St. Cloud
Luther Burnsville Volkswagen
Luther Westside Volkswagen
Maplewood Community Center
McDonough Truck Line, Inc.
My29 Television
Paul Bunyan Broadcasting
Premium Waters
Proctor High School
Pure Protein
Roadway Express
Rollx Vans
Signal Hill The CW, Rochester
SMDC Health Systems
Star Tribune
Subway
Transport America
Welch Village
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golden circle — honoring the leaders in our movementLeading by example, Golden Circle members make a powerful statement by giving annual, non-event gifts of $1,000 or more. We are grateful to the following individuals and foundations for their contributions from Oct. 1, 2008, to Sept. 30, 2009.
$75,000 ANd ABovE
Stone Pier Foundation — James and Megan Dayton, Joan and Bob Dayton, Scott and Ann Dayton, Toby and Mae Dayton
$10,000 To $24,999
Hillswood Foundation
William C. Gillispie, Jr.
Joseph and Marjorie Grinnell
Janet Jones
Richard A. Knutson
Edith M. Peilin and Thomas B. Peilin Charitable Gift Account
Michael and Catherine Schrock
Muriel Wexler
Peggy and Webb White
Robert W. and Betty Johnson
Anonymous donor
$5,000 To $9,999
James and Susan Dosen
Glenn and Kay Hasse, Jr.
Arthur and Roz Jaffee
John and Jackie Reedy
Jeanette Seaberg
Maureen Reeder and Glenn Kelley
William and Janet MacNally
Jeanne M. Voigt
$2,500 To $4,999
Kay L. Briden, Ph.D.
Bill and Betsy Cook
Deborah Dixson
Paul and Laurie Duxbury
Dwan Family Foundation
David Foltz
Susan A. Hagstrum, Ph.D.
Carol M. Houghtby
Emmy Lou Jacobson
Jacqueline Nolte Jones
Kathleen and Lyle Kasprick
Daniel Marcotte
Robert D. Miller
Sheri Nichols
Edmund J. Nightingale, Ph.D.
Clifford Sandmeyer
Trent Spurgeon
Jody and Michael Vitelli
David Waldo
Elizabeth and Emma Wexler
$1,000 To $2,499
Carol Amundson
Scott Anderson and Lisa Bailey
Rodney and Marcia Bailey Family Fund
John and Jodi Baker
Brian Bebel
Gary Birnbaum, M.D.
Scott Blattner
Beth Blaylock
Gary and Sally
Marnie Bodoh
Dean Bussey
Teri and John Cannon
David Chaikin
Dru-Ann Childress
Robert Cincoski and Martha Cincoski, M.D.
Monica Dahl
Marvin Dahlgren
Stone Pier Foundation — James and Megan Dayton
Joseph and Charlotte DeSarla
Stanley Efron
Mark and Kathy Endres
Jeff and LeeAnn Ettinger
Jack and Diane Ford
Jerome Gerlach
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Elizabeth Glover
Bob and Karen Golaszewski
Daniel and Audrey Haag
Paul Hansen
Paul and Lynn Hempe
Blaine Hendrickson
Jean and Don Hockman
Hope in Him Foundation
Mahedi Jiwani
Michale Lallier
Tom and Susan Lange
Vincent and Anne LaPorte
Michele and Tom LaSalle
Cecily Lawson
Jane LeJeune
Bruce LeVahn
Frances Long and Kirk Jeffrey
David and Kim Loskota
Jeffrey Mains
Frederick Martin
Susan Marvin
Dennis McGill
Elizabeth Melcher
Esther Miller
Gayle Minor
Brian and Jill Mount
Margaret Murtaugh
Marie Nelson
Linda and Lance Oberg
Julie Ottis and Neil Neddermeyer
Arlene Palmer
Kathleen and Jeffrey Parker
Gareth and Catherine Parry
Barbara Peterson
Kris Peterson and Susan Haller
James Philippy
Linda Prescott
Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Ph.D.
Wesley Roll
Sampson Family Charitable Foundation
Larry and Suzann Schmid
Duane Schoenfelder
Raymond and Leola Schreurs
Carol Shipman
Pamela Smith
Jane Spalj
James and Susan Sullivan
Dale Tennison and Sandi Millar
Devon Washington
Kay Willshire
Christine Winterkamp
Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer
Three anonymous donors
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“The MS Society, in partnership with many others, worked very hard and for very
long to come up with the treatment i use to slow down the progression of my MS.
i appreciate this tremendous commitment and want to help so many good people
cure the world of MS. Being a member of the golden Circle is a way i can contribute
and feel good, knowing i am making a difference.”
— David Waldo, Golden Circle Committee Member
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lawry circle
The Lawry Circle recognizes people who have remembered the society through a bequest, gift annuity or other deferred gift. The Minnesota Chapter is proud to have 130 Lawry Circle members — the highest in the nation, and we honor their profound commitment to improving the lives of people with MS and moving closer to a cure.
Thelma Aaby*
Carl Ahlgren* in memory of June Ahlgren
Arthur Anderson*
Dave and Marian Anderson
Donald E. Anderson*
Elmer Anderson*
Holly Anderson
Phil Anderson
Walter Anderson*
Jeanne M. Angel
Virginia Beck* in honor of Barb Lattner
Carol E. Becvar
Randall and Beth Behling
Carl I. Berg
Irene Bielke*
Kay L. Briden, Ph.D.
F. Willard and Jeanette L. Carlson
David Chaikin
Waunita L. Clare
Adele Clark*
Alice Clark*
Heather and Tim Clark
Donald S. Davis*
Deborah Dixson
Mark Dixson
Rosamund Dols*
Barbara Donnelly*
Fran Dovenberg*
Shirley E. Drake*
Stephen A. Ehrlich
Pauline Ekvall*
Thomas C. Elliott*
Darrel E. Findlay*
Elizabeth Freese*
Ellen Freese*
Walter Fuller*
Austin Gaddis*
Bob and Karen Golaszewski
Dolores Groebner*
Margaret Grover*
Sheldon and Margery Haaland
Susan A. Hagstrum, Ph.D.
Anne Hallgren
Millie Heyer
Nancy Hillman
MarJean V. Hoeft and Lisa Vecoli
Ann Hoffke
Thomas R. Holtackers, P.T.
Susan Horsager*
Carol M. Houghtby
Rachel Hughes
Emma Johnson*
Frank E. Johnson*
Robert W. and Betty* Johnson
Dennis and Kathy Kahnke
Miriam Kaitz*
Charlene Kanniainen*
Glenn Kelley
Sid and Ethel Kline*
Audrey Koenig*
Marlene Kosobucki
Duane C. Kracht* in memory of Mary E. Kracht
Robert E. Krenelka*
Emilie Lambert*
Esther A. Larson*
Ethel K. Larson*
Fred LeGrand in memory of Dorothy LeGrand*
Frances Long and Kirk Jeffrey
James and Carol Lorenzen
Elaine Lorton*
Vickie M. Lund
Doug Lyon
Susan Mackay
William and Janet MacNally
Quentin H. Malmquist*
*Deceased
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Daniel Marcotte
Mary Martin*
Faye Mattison
James A. Mulhern
Catherine Murnane*
Grace Murphy*
Eunice J. Nelson*
Gloria Nelson*
Edmund J. Nightingale, Ph.D.
Rose Peters in honor of Marie Paulson
Barbara Peterson
Samantha Phelps
Jane Piotrowski
George Quinn*
Maureen Reeder
Melissa Reeder
Richard A. and Norma J. Roessler
Martin Ruesch*
Randall T. Schapiro, M.D.
Darr Schreurs
Raymond and Leola Schreurs
Robert W. Schwan*
Marte J. Sheeran
Beverly Simmelink* in memory of Donald H. Hult
Karen Sletten
Robert E. Smith*
Roger E. Smith*
Genevieve Stellberg*
Donna V. Stolfa*
Elmer Studer*
Trudy Sullivan
Orville L. Tempel*
Jeff Tews and Susan Rather Tews
Hazel Torres*
Jeanne M. Voigt
Orlette B. and Wayne L. Waller*
W.S. Walsh*
Ruth Warde*
Robert Webster*
Beverly Weinreich*
Patrick and Ann Welch
Lucille Wellington*
Perry and Nicole Wells
David Wexler*
Jaclyn Wexler
Donald and Julie Wirth
Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer
12 anonymous donors
*Deceased
making a lasting mark on the movementDoug Lyon, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, is a longtime participant in Ride MS: Motorcycle Tour and an active volunteer for the weeklong MS Camp program. Lyon recently found a new way to join the movement. He added a bequest to the National MS Society in his will, joining the Lawry Circle. “In some ways, MS has defined me. I am able to volunteer, fundraise and also make a planned gift,” Lyon said. “I can do something about MS.”
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