The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Invites You to the 11th Improving Lives Benefit in Support of the MS Community
In addition to an in-person reception, MSAA will be livestreaming this inspirational event
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is honored to bring MS community members together for the 11th Improving Lives Benefit on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM ET at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA. This impactful program will also be livestreamed, allowing individuals from across the country to participate from the comfort of their homes. Those in attendance at our live reception will have the opportunity to network with inspiring individuals, recognize our special honorees, and participate in MSAA’s silent and mission auctions, all in support of the free programs and services that MSAA offers to the MS community.
MSAA’s Improving Lives Benefit will once again be hosted by Tyler Campbell. A motivational speaker and son of Hall of Fame legend, Earl Campbell, Tyler is an admired individual and advocate in the community.
MSAA is thrilled to recognize Barry A. Singer, MD as the 2025 Improving Lives Benefit Mission Honoree. Dr. Singer is the Director and Founder of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center and serves as a longtime member of MSAA’s Board of Directors, helping countless people in the MS community.
We are also delighted to name Cionic as our 2025 Improving Lives Benefit Corporate Honoree. Cionic is a medical technology company that develops and builds bionic clothing to help improve walking and strength.
“We are excited to recognize two special honorees at this year’s Improving Lives Benefit, which will once again be hosted by Tyler Campbell, who brings inspiration through his motivational messages,” says Gina Ross Murdoch, MSAA President and CEO. “Our Mission Honoree Dr. Barry Singer continues to be a tireless advocate for the MS community through his work as a physician and dedicated member of MSAA’s Board of Directors. We are extremely grateful for his ongoing support of our mission.
In addition, we applaud our Corporate Honoree Cionic, an innovative company which has focused on developing technology to help with walking and strength. We look forward to honoring both Dr. Singer and Cionic during this important event, which each year raises vital funds for our free programs and services for the MS community.”
MSAA also extends thanks to our 2025 Improving Lives Benefit Presenting Sponsor, Novartis.
To learn more, purchase tickets, or register for the event’s livestream, please visit MSAA’s website at https://mymsaa.org/benefit.
For more information regarding MSAA’s 11th Improving Lives Benefit, please contact Diana Cruz-Beniquez, Manager of Public Relations & Engagement, at (800) 532-7667, ext. 103, or via email at dcruz@mymsaa.org.
About MSAA
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. MSAA provides numerous programs and services at no cost including: a Helpline with trained specialists; award-winning publications, including, The Motivator magazine; educational videos, webinars, and research updates; a mobile phone app, My MS Manager™; safety and mobility equipment products; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; MRI funding; My MSAA Community, a peer-to-peer online support forum; MS Conversations blog; a clinical trial search tool; podcasts; and more. For additional information, please visit mymsaa.org or call (800) 532-7667.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. MS damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves of the CNS and can potentially injure the nerves as well. This damage causes reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common MS symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, depression and cognitive issues, and various levels of impaired mobility. The prevalence of multiple sclerosis is estimated at nearly one million people nationwide and most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 50. MS is not contagious, and researchers continue to look for both a cause and a cure.
