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The MSA is Back!

The office opens May 2nd on a limited basis, including in-person meetings of the Men's, Women's and Mixed Social Groups!
We All Scream for Rizuto's!

Starting April 5th, the first Tuesday of each month through 2022 will be MS Alliance Day at Rizuto's Ice Cream! A portion of the proceeds from the entire day will be donated to the MS Alliance! Join us for the best ice cream at the best price anywhere along the Front Range at Rizuto's Ice Cream, 4785 Barnes Road in Colorado Springs.

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Stay Tuned for a New Date and Time!

The MSA’s most action-packed fundraiser has been postponed! A new date and time will be announced shortly!

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Coming Soon: Caregivers Support Group

Because caregivers need care too. This new support group is still in the planning phase, but look for it to join our group lineup soon!
Schedule Change for Woodland Park

The Woodland Park Peer Support Group will begin meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at noon, Effective 1/5/22. If you have questions, or wish to receive a Zoom link, contact our office.
We Owe It All To You!

Because so many of you nominated MSA for the 3 Degree Guarantee program, Nikki was honored on live television and handed a check for $1,800!

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Suzan Philpott Returned!

Our favorite elf returned to town to deliver her famous holiday giftbags to our members at their homes!

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PBS Portrait of Christina Ferreira Porcadilla

In the PBS series "The Long Haul," Brittany Freemon and Jason Foster paint a poignant portrait of our late member Christina Ferreira Porcadilla and her family. Read the transcript of the program here, or go to https://www.rmpbs.org/blogs/the-long-haul/home-kind-of-left-with-her-colorado-springs-family-adjusting-to-life-without-mother-lost-to-covid to watch the video presentation.

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One-On-One With Rob Quirk

Well-known, well-trusted and invested in the community, Rob Quirk of KOAA's News5 talks with us about why the MSA is an organization close to his heart.

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King Soopers' Community Rewards Program

Tell everyone you know to sign up! It costs them nothing and raises money for MSA every time they shop!

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By Popular Demand!

Our members requested a new social group that everyone can attend together, and we have delivered! Starting October 1st at 1:00pm make our Thursday social group part of your weekly routine!

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What is MS?

Have questions about MS? We have answers.

What is MS?
Help Us Find Great People!

The MSASOCO is looking for volunteers to help out with one-on-one client support, special events, administrative support, marketing, and you-name-it! You may already know someone perfect for us. Help them get involved!

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Alex Toney Endorses MSA!

We are honored to have US Army Major W. Alex Toney endorse the MSA in this moving video about his life and struggles with MS.

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Make us your Amazon Charity!

Make MSA your Amazon.com charity of choice! It costs you nothing and helps us improve our services to you! Go to https://smile.amazon.com to begin! Easy instructions are here:

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Living with MS

We offer many different programs, resources and educational materials on Living with MS.

What We Do

Mission

At the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance it is our mission to provide services, programs and resources to individuals with MS to help them improve the quality of their life and achieve greater hope, health and independence.

Programs

We offer a variety of programs such as Support Groups, Adaptive Yoga and Music Therapy. Take a look.

Events

Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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Volunteer

Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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News & Notes

The Magnificent Mother's Day Gift for Martha Menjivar

byJoy Blackburn

The Mother of MSA client Ed Menjivar is about to get a a truly meaningful Mother's Day gift. But if you can't keep Ed's secret, do not read this blog before May 8th. :)

Nice Guy Finishes First

byJoy Blackburn

Businessman, neighbor and humanitarian behind Fox21's Three Degree Guarantee program, Trent Urban of WireNut Home Services helps make Colorado Springs the great place that it is. He talks with us about what motivates him and how his path came to cross with the MSA's.

The MSA Welcomes Back Our Favorite Elf!

byJoy Blackburn

Suzan Philpott sleighed into town with week to deliver her famous holiday gift bags to our members at their homes!

MSA Receives $1,800 on Fox21 News Live

byJoy Blackburn

On Wednesday, December 8th, Nikki was invited to the Fox21 News Station to receive the 3-Degree Guarantee donation for the month of November, courtesy of The WireNut Home Services. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate the MSA for this program!

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Staying Connected

If you are looking to feel connected to others in the MS community check out this article “The 10 Multiple Sclerosis Blogs We Can’t Stop Reading” featuring blogs from both men and women living with MS who are able to share their journey with humor and offer inspiration and empowerment. Read more.