The Motivator – Winter/Spring 2026

Cover Story

Enhanced Wellness: Healthy Strategies for People with MS

By Tom Garry
Strategies are given for creating a personalized plan with the goal of physical wellness and emotional well-being.

MSAA Insights: Resources for Today, Hope for Tomorrow

By Amanda Montague, EdM
Organizational updates are featured in this issue’s message to our readers.

Ask the Doctor

By Barry A. Hendin, MD
MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer answers questions sent in by readers.

Research News

By Tom Garry
Details are provided on MSAA’s MSIN initiative, the launch of a biosimilar, and lessons learned from study results.

Program Notes

By Susan Wells Courtney
MSAA’s new AZ MS Forum and educational MSAA resources are featured.

Thoughts About Giving

By Susan Wells Courtney
MSAA’s 12th Improving Lives Benefit and our honorees are highlighted.

Stories to Inspire: When Courage and Strength Move Mountains

By Jessica Chittenden
Jessica and her brother Joseph participate in runDisney® to honor their father with MS.


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Last Updated: April 28, 2026