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MS Focus' resources assist people who have MS, their families and caregivers, regional support groups, and healthcare professionals. Access to programs and services is available through the web site or a helpline staffed by caseworkers and peer counselors. All of MS Focus' services, as well as information, literature and subscriptions to publications are provided free of charge. The group neither sells memberships nor requires individuals or support groups to participate in fund-raising activities. |
MS Focus' resources assist people who have MS, their families and caregivers, regional support groups, and healthcare professionals. Access to programs and services is available through the web site or a helpline staffed by caseworkers and peer counselors. All of MS Focus' services, as well as information, literature and subscriptions to publications are provided free of charge. The group neither sells memberships nor requires individuals or support groups to participate in fund-raising activities. |
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The Foundation also provides MS statistics to media outlets. |
The Foundation also provides MS statistics to media outlets.{{citation needed|date=3/30/2016|reason=Requires attendable source not a SEO optimization news service}} |
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MS Focus publishes a quarterly magazine (''MS Focus Magazine'')<ref>{{cite news|last1=Henriques|first1=Carolina|title=MS Foundation Launches New Website and Redesigns Focus Magazine|url=https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2016/11/21/ms-foundation-launches-new-website-redesigns-focus-magazine|accessdate=30 March 2017|work=Multiple Sclerosis News Today|date=21 November 2016}}</ref> and broadcasts an internet radio station, MS Focus Radio.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ferreira|first1=Leonor Mateus|title=Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Launches First MS Online Radio Station|url=https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2014/06/19/multiple-sclerosis-foundation-launches-first-ms-online-radio-station/|accessdate=30 March 2017|work=Multiple Sclerosis News Today|date=19 June 2014}}</ref> |
MS Focus publishes a quarterly magazine (''MS Focus Magazine'')<ref>{{cite news|last1=Henriques|first1=Carolina|title=MS Foundation Launches New Website and Redesigns Focus Magazine|url=https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2016/11/21/ms-foundation-launches-new-website-redesigns-focus-magazine|accessdate=30 March 2017|work=Multiple Sclerosis News Today|date=21 November 2016}}</ref> and broadcasts an internet radio station, MS Focus Radio.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ferreira|first1=Leonor Mateus|title=Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Launches First MS Online Radio Station|url=https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2014/06/19/multiple-sclerosis-foundation-launches-first-ms-online-radio-station/|accessdate=30 March 2017|work=Multiple Sclerosis News Today|date=19 June 2014}}</ref> |
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MS Focus: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, also known as the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or just MS Focus, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization benefiting people with multiple sclerosis and their families. It was established in 1986, and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
MS Focus' resources assist people who have MS, their families and caregivers, regional support groups, and healthcare professionals. Access to programs and services is available through the web site or a helpline staffed by caseworkers and peer counselors. All of MS Focus' services, as well as information, literature and subscriptions to publications are provided free of charge. The group neither sells memberships nor requires individuals or support groups to participate in fund-raising activities.
The Foundation also provides MS statistics to media outlets.[citation needed]
MS Focus publishes a quarterly magazine (MS Focus Magazine)[1] and broadcasts an internet radio station, MS Focus Radio.[2]
According to the Better Business Bureau, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation did not disclose accountability information, and therefore the BBB could not determine if the charity adheres to its Standards for Charity Accountability.[3]
References
- ^ Henriques, Carolina (21 November 2016). "MS Foundation Launches New Website and Redesigns Focus Magazine". Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ Ferreira, Leonor Mateus (19 June 2014). "Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Launches First MS Online Radio Station". Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Charity Report - Multiple Sclerosis Foundation - give.org". www.give.org. Retrieved 30 March 2017.