The mission of the National MS Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
Advocacy is an important mission element.
People with MS expect that the Nat'l MS Society will represent their interests as important public policy matters are considered and decisions are made. The Oregon Chapter shares this responsibility. The best part about our advocacy work is that results are leveraged, and this means that every single advocacy success benefits many people with MS and perhaps many more people with chronic illnesses or disabilities. The Government Relations Committee, chaired by Michelle Kennedy , meets regularly to plan and implement advocacy strategies.