# Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

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'''MS Focus: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation''', also known as the '''Multiple Sclerosis Foundation''' or just '''MS Focus''', is a [501(c)(3)](/source/501(c)(3)) [non-profit organization](/source/non-profit_organization) benefiting people with [multiple sclerosis](/source/multiple_sclerosis) and their families. It was established in 1986, and is headquartered in [Fort Lauderdale, Florida](/source/Fort_Lauderdale%2C_Florida).

MS Focus' resources assist people who have MS, their families and caregivers, regional support groups, and healthcare professionals. Access to programs and services is available through the web site or a helpline staffed by caseworkers and peer counselors. All of MS Focus' services, as well as information, literature and subscriptions to publications are provided free of charge.  The group neither sells memberships nor requires individuals or support groups to participate in fund-raising activities.{{cn|date=April 2022}}

The Foundation also provides MS statistics to media outlets.{{citation needed|date=March 2017|reason=Requires attendable source not a SEO optimization news service}}

MS Focus publishes a quarterly magazine (''MS Focus Magazine'')<ref>{{cite news|last1=Henriques|first1=Carolina|title=MS Foundation Launches New Website and Redesigns Focus Magazine|url=https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2016/11/21/ms-foundation-launches-new-website-redesigns-focus-magazine|accessdate=30 March 2017|work=Multiple Sclerosis News Today|date=21 November 2016}}</ref> and broadcasts an internet radio station, MS Focus Radio.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ferreira|first1=Leonor Mateus|title=Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Launches First MS Online Radio Station|url=https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2014/06/19/multiple-sclerosis-foundation-launches-first-ms-online-radio-station/|accessdate=30 March 2017|work=Multiple Sclerosis News Today|date=19 June 2014}}</ref>

According to the [Better Business Bureau](/source/Better_Business_Bureau), the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation did not disclose accountability information, and therefore the BBB could not determine if the charity adheres to its Standards for Charity Accountability.<ref>{{cite web|title=Charity Report - Multiple Sclerosis Foundation - give.org|url=http://www.give.org/charity-reviews/national/health/multiple-sclerosis-foundation-in-fort-lauderdale-fl-572|website=www.give.org|accessdate=30 March 2017}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.msfocus.org/}}

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Category:Multiple sclerosis organizations
Category:Organizations established in 1986
Category:1986 establishments in Florida

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