National
Multiple Sclerosis
Society
Ohio Buckeye
Chapter
MS:
the power of connection
Annual Report 2012
A couple makes a
generous donation
so children can
make connections
at C amp C onnect .
A celebrity connects
to riders by
participating in the
Bike MS Pedal to the
Point Ride.
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Together to Learn About MS
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central
nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and
between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling
to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of
MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and
treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS
are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with two to three more women
than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS
affects more than 2.1 million people worldwide.
A man in Arizona clicks
“share” on an article
about how to keep health
insurance coverage.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
It stops a woman in New
Hampshire from losing her
health insurance, which
means she can afford her
daily medication.
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. Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce
future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk
to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society’s Ohio Buckeye Chapter
at MSohiobuckeye.org or 1-800-344-4867 to learn about ways to help manage MS and about
current research that may one day reveal a cure.
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Dear Friends and Supporters,
In 2012, we were able to provide care and support to more than 11,100 people living with
multiple sclerosis. This was made possible through the
connections that we have made with people who want to
create a world free of MS.
These connections are vital as we strive to meet the
challenges presented by MS. Fortunately, we have been
able to meet those challenges by increasing our efforts to
provide quality care in creative ways. For the first time,
we were able to host a weekend camp for children due
to a generous donation from two very special people
who are committed to the MS cause. Their contribution
to Camp Connect touched nineteen children and their
families. Their smiles were precious and a reminder of
why we exist.
We were able to provide additional assistance to people
with MS through several large bequests and many fundraising efforts including Walk MS,
Bike MS and Dinner of Champions. It was a record year for our Bike MS event as the proceeds
totaled more than $1.5 million and funds from our Dinner of Champions broke $500,000.
We responded to over 87,000 inquiries for information about MS and answered the increased
demand for durable medical equipment, home modifications, respite care, transportation
and other services. We were also able to respond to an increase in the number of requests for
emergency assistance and critical short-term needs such as rent and utility payments.
MS is a complex disease and the reason why the National MS Society is diligent in funding
research to stop the progression of the disease, restore lost function and end MS forever. In
the Ohio Buckeye Chapter area, more than $6.3 million is being invested for 17 MS-related
research projects. Worldwide, $44 million is being spent to support 350 research efforts. The
momentum is continuing with the NOW: MS Research Revolution’s goal of raising $250
million.
There is power in connection. By connecting people, resources and ideas we will find
solutions and success in raising awareness about MS and the funds to find the cause and a
cure for the disease. As we look forward to 2013, we ask that you make a connection to join
the MS movement by becoming a donor, event participant, sponsor or volunteer. Thank you
for connecting!
Sincerely,
Janet L. Kramer
Chapter President
Roy Smoot
Chair, Board of Trustees
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to Deliver Care and Compassion
Students Benefit from
Scholarship Program
Leah and Mary Ann Wilson depend
on each other to deal with the
impact of MS on their lives.
The Scholarship Program was established in 2003 for people living
with MS or their children pursuing a college or technical school
education. In 2012, the Ohio Buckeye Chapter awarded scholarships
to nine students, the largest number ever presented in one year. Leah
Wilson received a $3,000 scholarship to study nursing at Kent State
University. Leah’s mom, Mary Ann, was diagnosed with MS 12 years
ago so she fully understands the financial burden the disease can have
on the family. Leah is the chief support for her mom who lives at a
long-term care facility due to her MS symptoms. “My mom is my best
friend,” Leah said. “When she was diagnosed with MS, both of our
lives changed forever. The impact on my life has been huge but it has
made me who I am today.”
Bonds Built through
Self-Help Groups
Self-help groups bring people together who share a common life
experience. Members connect with one another as they share their
personal stories and daily struggles of living with MS. That’s why
Thom DeMeo wanted to start a monthly self-help group meeting in Delaware
County. The group, known as the Delaware Mighty Souls, celebrated their first
anniversary in 2012. Thom, a former New Jersey State Trooper, was diagnosed with
MS in 2009 which prompted a family relocation and new life in Ohio. He said
he wanted to help people with MS and share an outlet with others who struggle
with day-to-day life due to MS. One of the best benefits, according to Thom, is the
friendships he has made with group members including his co-facilitator, Ron Nist.
PROGRAM
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• 11,120 individuals served
• 562 financial assistance requests
• 475 holiday bag deliveries
• 368 transportation services
• 334 equipment loans and medical supplies
• 308 home visits and peer support calls
Ron Nist (left)
and Thom DeMeo
co-facilitate the
Delaware Mighty
Souls Self-Help
Group.
• 128 emergency services
• 116 respite services
• 56 legislative visits
• 48 financial planning consultations
• 39 accessibility modifications
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MS Activists Educate Legislators
Monitoring and acting on public policy issues that affect people with MS is a priority for the National
MS Society. MS Activists, including Liz Thompson, visit local, state and federal legislators to educate them
about MS. Liz, who has lived with MS since 1972, is a member of the Government Relations Committee.
In January 2012, Liz provided testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee for the Ohio Livable
Homes Tax Credit (HB 322). The bill would provide income
tax credits for people putting accessibility features in their
homes. Liz shared her personal story and how balance problems,
numbness and fatigue have caused her to fall on several
occasions. She urged legislators to consider the value of HB 322
so Ohioans could make home improvements, allowing them to
stay in their home and be safe. She also attended MS Advocacy
and Awareness Day in March 2012, one of 60 MS Activists who
visited 50 state legislative offices to ask for support of HB 322.
Liz Thompson and Representative Kenny
Yuko attend a legislative breakfast during
MS Advocacy and Awareness Day.
Berlin Culver (holding
volleyball) was one
of 19 children who
enjoyed the experience
of Camp Connect.
Children Enjoy Camp Connect
Due to a generous donation from Gail and John
Simonetti, the Ohio Buckeye Chapter was able to
host a camp for children for the first time. Children
in grades 2 to 7, who had an MS connection, were
invited to attend Camp Connect, held June 2012
at Camp Lazarus in Delaware, Ohio. Nineteen
children, including 9-year-old Berlin Culver, had the
opportunity to learn more about MS and engage in
activities including archery, canoeing, swimming,
volleyball and a ropes course. Since Berlin’s
grandmother has lived with MS for more than 30
years, Berlin knows about the challenges of the
disease. She was able to connect with other children
in a similar situation and have a worry-free weekend
of fun.The camp allowed Berlin to overcome her
shyness. She made friends and is looking forward
to returning to camp in 2013. Berlin said she is
grateful to the Simonettis since she “loved Camp
Connect and always will.”
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to Fund the MS Movement
Bike MS Sets New Record
The 2012 Bike MS Pedal to the Point Ride set a record
for the largest number of riders and largest amount of
funds raised, topping the $1.5 million mark. It was also
a special year since Phil Keoghan, host of “The Amazing
Race” participated in the event. Phil was able to connect
with the riders including Gail and John Simonetti. Gail was
diagnosed with MS in 1992 which prompted the couple
to begin their 20-year involvement with the National MS
Society. Initially, John volunteered at
Bike MS but he loved the camaraderie
of the riders so much, he decided to
participate in the event in 2004. He
is the team captain of “Gail’s Force
Powered by Sunnyside Audi” and has
been a top fundraiser every year. His
efforts through the bike ride have
generated more than $135,000 to
benefit people living with MS.
Phil Keoghan (center)
made special connections
with Gail and John
Simonetti at Bike MS.
Stephanie, Deb, Ed and
Rachael Ferenc (from left
to right) are motivated to
raise funds for Walk MS.
Walk MS Motivates Participants
More than 8,400 walkers participated in the Walk
MS event held at 12 sites in 2012. One family
joined the Cleveland Walk MS at the Cleveland
Browns Stadium for the fifth year in a row. Ed
“Flash” and Deb Ferenc started a team when their
daughter Stephanie was diagnosed with MS in
2008 when she was 18 years old. They called the
team “Motivate Steph” and worked together to
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raise awareness about MS and to raise funds to
help others living with the disease. Three years later
Stephanie’s twin sister, Rachael, was also diagnosed
with MS. That made them even more committed
to fighting MS. It also caused them to change the
team name to “Motivate My Sister” and inspired
some friends to double their donation to support
the sisters.
• $1.5 million from Bike MS
• $1.1 million from Walk MS presented
by EMD Serono/Pfizer
• $544,000 from the Akron, Cleveland
and Columbus Dinner of Champions
• $461,000 through bequests and legacies
• $169,000 in grant funding
• $152,000 from major gifts
• $91,000 through Do It Yourself events
• $46,000 through the MS Walleye
Fishing Tournament presented by
Shamrock Companies, Inc.
• $41,000 in tribute and memorial gifts
• $31,000 through Run MS
• $20,000 from Locavore
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Researcher Commits to Finding Solutions
Dr. Richard Ransohoff received
the John Dystel Prize for his
groundbreaking research.
The commitment to MS research is stronger than ever and much
advancement has been made to understand the disease and treat symptoms.
One researcher, Dr. Richard Ransohoff of the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner
Research Institute and Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research,
was awarded the National MS Society/American Academy of Neurology’s
2012 John Dystel Prize for MS Research. Dr. Ransohoff was honored for
his pioneering work in MS that led to new insights on immune activity in
the brain and spinal cord, particularly the role of messenger proteins known
as chemokines. He discovered that chemokines play an important role in
MS, one that may lead to new MS therapies. The award which included a
$15,000 prize was presented to Dr. Ransohoff at the American Academy of
Neurology’s annual meeting in New Orleans in April 2012.
Partnerships Lead to
Optimal Care
The National MS Society has a program called Partners in MS
Care that recognizes and supports quality care by encouraging strong
partnerships between MS clinicians and the Society. These partnerships
help to develop a coordinated approach for comprehensive care
needs and to expand clinical care and community-based services.
The collaboration is meant to provide optimal care and support for
people living with MS and their families. In 2012, the Ohio Buckeye
Chapter acknowledged partnerships with four health care providers.
Janet Kramer presented the Partners in Plaques were presented to the Cleveland Clinic’s Mellen Center for MS
MS Care plaque to Dr. Aaron Boster at Treatment and Research, Neurology and Neuroscience Associates, the
The Ohio State University MS Center. Oak Clinic for MS and The Ohio State University MS Center.
RESEARCH
HIGHLIGHTS
• $760 million in research investments
since the National MS Society’s
founding in 1946
• $250 million goal through the NOW:
MS Research Revolution campaign
• $44 million spent to support
international MS research efforts
• $6.3 million invested in the Ohio
Buckeye Chapter area for 17 research
projects
• 350 new and ongoing research projects
supported
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for Fiscal Responsibility
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Ohio Buckeye Chapter
Statement of Financial Position
September 30, 2012 (with comparative totals for 2011)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments - at market plus accrued interest
Contributions receivable
Receivables from other chapters
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Total Current Assets
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted investments
Furniture and equipment, at cost,
net of accumulated
depreciation of $105,245 (2012)
and $273,776 (2011) Total Noncurrent Assets
Total Assets
20122011
$1,140,533 706,286 89,700 12,200 151,739 2,100,458 $803,625
615,177 51,900
10,325
71,336
1,552,363
105,000 105,000
41,718 146,718 44,854
149,854
$2,247,176 $1,702,217
$
$
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities:
Due to National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
Remittance due to National
Other payables to National
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred income
Total Liabilities
Net Assets:
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
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–
36,169 233,859 21,615 291,643 –
5,940
192,384
55,800
254,124
1,399,494 451,039 105,000 1,955,533 886,041
457,052
105,000
1,448,093
$2,247,176 $1,702,217
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Ohio Buckeye Chapter
Statement of Activities
Year ended September 30, 2012 (with comparative totals for 2011)
2012
TemporarilyPermanently
2011
Unrestricted
Restricted
Restricted
Total Total
SUPPORT AND REVENUE:
Received Directly:
Special events - includes in-kind donations
of $36,610 (2012) and $79,675 (2011)
$3,323,486 $3,159,121
$105,000
$3,323,486 $3,159,121
Less: benefit to donor costs
(397,198)
(397,198)
(361,688)
2,926,288 2,926,288 2,797,433
Membership and contributions - includes
in-kind donations of $40,225 (2012)
and $70,848 (2011)
645,278 23,585 668,863 523,458
Legacies
461,444 461,444 277,990
Received at National (other than legacies)
72,198 72,198 84,890
Total Received Directly
4,105,208 23,585 4,128,793 3,683,771
Received Indirectly:
Combined federal service campaign
20,376 20,376 16,280
Federated fundraising organization
120,503 24,205 144,708 152,538
Total Received Indirectly
140,879 24,205 165,084 168,818
Total Public Support
4,246,087 47,790 4,293,877 3,852,589
Other Revenue:
Investment income 70,093 3,103 73,196 8,692
Service program fees
3,585 3,585 4,715
Miscellaneous income
5,061 5,061 15,315
Total Other Revenue
78,739 3,103 81,842 28,722
Net Assets Released from Restrictions
56,906 (56,906)
Total Support and Revenue
4,381,732 (6,013)
4,375,719 3,881,311
EXPENSES:
Program Services:
Research
737,815 737,815 650,076
Public Support to National
501,141 501,141 487,964
Client programs
1,158,899 1,158,899 1,064,471
Community programs
126,124 126,124 101,617
Professional educational and training
13,847 13,847 20,187
Public education
649,188 649,188 669,917
Total Program Services
3,187,014 3,187,014 2,994,232
Supporting Services:
Fundraising
527,571 527,571 524,660
Management and general
153,694 153,694 156,865
Total Supporting Services
681,265 681,265 681,525
Total Expenses
3,868,279 3,868,279 3,675,757
Change in Net Assets
513,453 (6,013)
507,440 205,554
Net Assets at Beginning of Year
Net Assets at End of Year
886,041 $1,399,494 457,052 $451,039 105,000 $105,000 1,448,093 $1,955,533 1,242,539
$1,448,093
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to Create a World Free of MS
The National MS Society’s Ohio Buckeye Chapter salutes the following individuals, corporations, foundations and
organizations for their generous support of local programs and vital MS research during fiscal year 2012. Each made at least
a $2,500 donation to the chapter through the many different avenues of giving that are available to donors. Please remember
that while we strive for accuracy with our donor information, we do apologize for any omissions or errors.
Corporations & Foundations
The 2nd & 7 Foundation
ABB Foundation
Abbott Laboratories Employee
Giving Campaign
Abercrombie + Fitch
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
Advanced Health Media LLC
Advantage Consulting Services
The Ahuja Foundation
Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron General Health System
Aleris
American Chemical Society
American Electric Power
Ancora Advisors
Anonymous
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Archbishop Hoban High School
Ashland University
ASW Properties Ltd.
Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling
Howard Atwood Family Fund
of Akron Community Foundation
Austen Biolnnovation Institue in
Akron (ABIA)
BakerHostetler
Beck Foundation
Biogen Idec
Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Co.
Glenn R. & Alice V. Boggess
Memorial Foundation
Brennan Family Foundation
The Brewer-Garrett Company
Brouse McDowell
Buckingham, Doolittle &
Burroughs LLP
BVU: The Center for Nonprofit
Excellence
Cardinal Health
CDW
The Center for Health Affairs
CAS, Chemical Abstracts Service
Cleveland Clinic
Climaco, Wilcox, Peca, Tarantino
& Garofoli LLC
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Columbus State Community
College
Community Health Charities of
Ohio
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Consolidated Benefits
The Mary S. & David C. Corbin
Foundation
Counts Container Corp.
Crossroads Hospice of Tennessee LLC
Cuyahoga Community College
The Davey Tree Expert Company
DDR Corp.
Deloitte
Diebold Foundation
Eaton Charitable Fund
Eaton Corporation
EMD Serono, Inc.
Emerald Supply, Inc.
Emerson Network Power
Englefield Oil Company
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Ernst & Young
Fairfield Medical
The Fedeli Group
Fifth Third Bank
FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy Matching Gift
FirstMerit Bank
Fisher & Phillips LLP
The Albert W. & Edith V. Flowers
Charitable Foundation
Harry K. & Emma R. Fox Charitable
Foundation
The Sam J. Frankino Foundation
Fraternal Order of Eagles 321
Frost Brown Todd LLC
The GAR Foundation
George J. Igel & Co., Inc
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Gilenya Traveling
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Grange Insurance
H. B. Chemical Corp.
The Richard & Yvonne Hamlin
Foundation
Hartville Hardware, Inc.
Health Care & Retirement Corp.
Healthcomp, Inc.
Healthnetwork Foundation
Hyland Software, Inc.
Insight Bank
Interim Healthcare
International Assoc. of Machinists
& Aerospace Workers
Invacare Corporation
Thomas R. Isroff Memorial Fund
John Palmer’s Bistro
Johnson & Johnson Family of
Companies
Jones Day
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
The Karen Foundation for MS
Kate Obstgarten Private Foundation
KBI
Keller Williams
Kenmore Construction Company
Kertesz Family Foundation
KeyBank Foundation
KeyBank National Association
Kimball Midwest
The King Group
Kings Gym, Inc.
Kovatch Castings
Kyklos Bearing International
Laborers’ International Union of
N.A.
Hattie & Robert Lazarus Fund
The Lerner Foundation
Lester John Riegler Estate
Lincoln Electric
Littler Mendelson Foundation, Inc.
Lucky Shoes, Inc.
Milton & Tamar Maltz Family
Foundation
The Maynard Family Foundation
McDonald Hopkins LLC
MCPc
Medical Mutual
Mercury Plastics, Inc.
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
W. Paul Mills & Thora J. Mills
Memorial Foundation
Harry C. Moores Foundation
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Mount Carmel Health System
The Murphy Family Foundation
The R. C. & Katharine Musson
Charitable Foundation
Myers Industries
National Machine Group
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company
Neurology & Neuroscience
Associates, Inc.
Nordson Corporation Foundation
Nordson Corporation Matching
Gifts Program
Northeast Ohio Medical University
(NEOMED)
Northern Ohio Golf Charities
Foundation
Oak Associates
Oak Clinic for MS
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Alumni
Association
The Ohio State University Hospital
OhioHealth
OhioHealth Parent
Oswald Companies
Pacific Bells, Inc.
Park National Bank
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts
Program
The Plain Dealer
Playhouse Square Foundation
PolyOne Corporation
Praxair Foundation
Progressive Insurance Foundation
Prospectus Entertainment Ventures
LLC
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Raleigh America, Inc.
The Esther & Hyman Rapport
Philanthropic Trust
The Charles E. & Mable M. Ritchie
Memorial Foundation
Roetzel & Andress
The Marvin Rubin & Sandra Rubin
Charitable Remainder Trust
Sam’s Club Foundation
Miriam & Stanley Schwartz, Jr.
Philanthropic Foundation
The Shamrock Companies, Inc.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Paint Stores Group
The Gail & John Simonetti Charitable
Fund
The Sisler McFawn Foundation
Sisters of Charity Foundation of
Canton
Stainless Works
Stark & Knoll
State Industrial Products
Stevens Van Lines, Inc.
Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
Summa Health System
Summit Therapy Charities, Inc.
Swagelok Co.
The Swagelok Foundation
Talmage Family Foundation
TEVA Neuroscience, Inc.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
(Copaxone)
Trinity Health
Truist - United Way
Truist Altruism Connected
Susan & John Turben Foundation
Ulmer & Berne LLP
United Way of Central Ohio
United Way of Greater Cleveland
United Way of Greater Lorain
County
United Way of New York City
United Way of Summit County
University Hospitals Health System
The University of Akron
The University of Akron Foundation
The University of Akron Research
Foundation
University of Mount Union
U.S. Bank Community Fund
Vanguard Charitable Endowment
Program
Wal-Mart Foundation
WCMH-TV, NBC-4
The Raymond John Wean
Foundation
Wells Trecaso Financial Group at
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
White Hat Management
Charlotte & Richard Witkind Fund
Workers’ Compensation
Management Solution
W. W. Williams Company Fund
Individual Donors
Anonymous
Mr. Bruce Beard
Mrs. Nancy H. Bishop
Mr. Sonny Bowser
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Cancelliere
Mr. Rick A. Chiricosta
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher M. Connor
Mr. Carl S. DeForest
Mrs. Michelle A. Dejoy
Mr. Andrew Dunn
Mr. Jerome Fehribach
Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Fox
Mrs. Loree L. Frank
Mr. Gale Freeman
Mr. Donald Gorman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Gorman
Mr. Robert Hastings
The Estate of Dorothy L. Hauser
Mr. Michael W. Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Igel
Mr. Robert J. Klonk
Ms. Janet L. Kramer
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Kulick
Mr. Raymond F. Laubenthal
The Estate of Ruth A. Linhart
Mr. Theodore Lipovan
Mr. John M. Loesch
Mrs. Anne K. Loesch
Mr. Daniel A. Madden
Mr. Dean Maire
Mr. Philip H. Maynard
Mr. John McEwan
Mr. & Mrs. Donald T. Misheff
Mr. & Mrs. Steve M. Nobil
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Oelschlager
Mr. Paul M. Owen
Mr. Roger L. Patterson
Mr. Peter Piglia
Mr. Timothy K. Pistell
Mr. Dick Pogue
Mr. & Mrs. Chester P.
Porembski
Mrs. Sheryl M. Reitmann
Ms. Cynthia Rhodes
Mr. Jim Rose
Ms. JoAnne Schorsten
Mr. & Mrs. Lee G. Seidman
Dr. Paula Silverman
Ms. Danielle Simoneau
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Simonetti
Ms. Susan J. Stanfield
Ms. Serena Strickler
Ms. Kelly Sutton
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Swepston
Dr. Jeffrey S. Tharp
Mr. Mike Trebilcock
Mr. Ori Uziel
Mr. Craig Virnelson
Mr. Dominic A. Visconsi, Sr.
Mr. Sam Vogel
Mr. Rick Wiedemer
Ms. Cheryl A. Wilson
Mr. Rob Wolff
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Wurzburger
Mr. Wallace C. Young, Jr.
Mr. Jack B. Zenz, Jr.
Ms. Dollie L. Zimpfer
Leadership Team
Board
Roy Smoot, Chair
Dick Kulick, Vice Chair
Ellen L. Cathey, Secretary
Alan M. Zang, Treasurer
Society
Janet L. Kramer, President
Jennifer Hamilton, Executive Vice President,
Marketing & Outreach
Jim Maxen, Director of Finance
Board of Trustees
National MS Society, Ohio Buckeye Chapter
Patricia L. Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak Clinic for Multiple Sclerosis
Steven P. Bossart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron General Foundation
Ellen L. Cathey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nationwide Financial
Beverly J. Coen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nordson Corporation
Jeffrey A. Cohen, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Jessica Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roetzel & Andress
John R. Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired
Dale D. Edberg, PhD . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renovo Neural, Inc.
Brian K. Elter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United Healthcare National Accounts
Nick Ezzone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swagelok Company
Harvey A. Freiman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Daniel D. Golish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MRK Leasing
Robert L. Gorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Karen Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abercrombie + Fitch
Joseph A. Igel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
Ann C. Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Newton S. Kimberly, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan & John Turben Foundation
Robert J. Klonk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oswald Companies
Dick Kulick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROforma
Philip Mazanec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Center for Health Affairs
Alan J. Mihok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MJK Consulting
Lawrence Muscarella . . . . . . . . . . . . . MTD Products, Inc.
Paula M. O’Reilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accenture
Chester P. Porembski . . . . . . . . . . . . . OhioHealth Corporation
Douglas A. Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital Advisors LTD
Michael K. Racke, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ohio State University
George C. Reider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Majestic Steel USA
Scott R. Schroeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eaton Corporation
Paula Silverman, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . University Hospitals Case Medical Center
John Simonetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National MS Society Board of Directors
Roy Smoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PNC Bank Wealth Management
Catherine A. Suever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parker Hannifin Corporation
Tina Thomson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giant Eagle
John Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABA Insurance Services
Mysheika Williams Roberts, MD, MPH . . . Columbus Public Health
Alan M. Zang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US Bank
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Discover the Power of
connection
• Register with the National MS Society
• Raise awareness about multiple sclerosis
• Find out about volunteer opportunities
• Become an MS Activist or MS Ambassador
• Participate in Walk MS, Bike MS or another event
• Form a team for Walk MS or Bike MS
• Sponsor a walker or cyclist for Walk MS or Bike MS
• Make a donation to the National MS Society
• Visit MSohiobuckeye.org to learn more
OHIO BUCKEYE CHAPTER
SERVICE AREA
Serving 11,120 people with MS and their
families in the following 38 Ohio counties:
Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Carroll,
Columbiana, Coshocton, Cuyahoga,
Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Geauga,
Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes,
Jefferson, Knox, Lake, Licking, Madison,
Mahoning, Medina, Meigs, Monroe,
Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry,
Pickaway, Portage, Stark, Summit,
Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton,
Washington and Wayne
Northeast Ohio Office
6155 Rockside Rd., Suite 202
Independence, OH 44131
Central & Southeast Ohio Office
651G Lakeview Plaza Blvd.
Worthington, OH 43085
1.800.344.4867
MSohiobuckeye.org