The Motivator – Winter/Spring 2025
Cover Story
The Benefits of Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies
By Tom Garry
From mobility to cognition, a wide range of challenges may be helped through different types of therapies.
Up Front
By Gina Ross Murdoch
MSAA’s President and CEO talks about an exciting nationwide initiative and several upcoming events.
Ask the Doctor
By Barry A. Hendin, MD
MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer answers questions sent in by readers.
Research News
By Tom Garry
Updates from the FDA and recent study results are featured.
Program Notes
By Susan Wells Courtney
Details are given on MSAA’s MS Ecosystem Framework initiative.
Thoughts About Giving: MSAA’s 11th Improving Lives Benefit
By Susan Wells Courtney
MSAA’s upcoming 11th Improving Lives Benefit and this year’s honorees are highlighted.
Stories to Inspire: Facing the Challenges Together
By Sharon Bosch
Sharon describes how she is able to face the challenges of MS with the help of her companion dog, Taffy.
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