Impact and Mission

Every Connection and Dollar Makes a Difference

No one should have to face multiple sclerosis (MS) alone. The National MS Society is here so that no one has to. Whether you participate, volunteer, donate or advocate, everyone has the power to change the world for people with MS. See the strength of our movement.

JACKIE, DIAGNOSED IN 2018

Delivering Breakthroughs

Invested more than $1.1 billion to advance MS research since 1946
Paved the way for every effective MS treatment available today
Provided early career support and funding to nearly every recognized MS researcher today

RACHEL, DIAGNOSED IN 1993

Empowering People Affected by MS to Solve Everyday Challenges

Established nearly 400 partnerships with high-quality MS care centers
Supported nearly 300,000 people since 2017 through the MS Navigator® program
Amplified the voices of more than 45,000 MS activists to shape policy

DARRIN, DIAGNOSED IN 2007

Expanding the Reach of the MS Movement

8.48 million people have joined the MS movement
Nearly 63% of people living with MS in the U.S. are connected to the Society
382,000 people take part in Society events

Because of you, we keep moving forward.

Learn more about our progress and what we're doing right now to end MS forever. See Your Impact