No one knows exactly what causes Multiple Sclerosis, or why it’s so prevalent in our part of the world. But if you or someone you love has MS, help is here. We’re the Greater Washington Chapter of the National MS Society. Together, we can fight MS – and win.

While the Northwest has an especially high incidence of MS, we’re not alone. Other population centers in Northern latitudes have higher than expected rates as well. Learn more about what we know, and what’s being done to learn more. click here.

MS is a chronic, unpredictable neurological disease which is not contagious, not directly inherited, and at least for now, not curable. However, the majority of people living with MS do not become severely disabled. To learn more, click here.

Today there are a variety of strategies which can modify the course of an individual’s disease, manage symptoms, improve function and more. Click here to learn about treatment options that are working for thousands of people living with MS.

The National MS Society provides funding for research, and offers programs and services for hundreds of thousands of people with MS nationwide. To learn more about the many resources available to you here in Washington, click here.

Every year, the Greater Washington Chapter of the National MS Society organizes fund-raising walks, bike tours and other special events to raise awareness and money for much-needed research and programs. And we have hundreds of other opportunities for you to get involved, from leading a self-help group or participating in a peer-support program to making appearances as an MS Ambassador. Ready to join us? Click here to find out more.