Giving Societies
Generosity Powers the MS Movement
- Recognizing outstanding lifetime cumulative giving and fundraising milestones.The National MS Society is a driving force for MS research and treatment to stop disease progression, restore function and end MS forever.The generous support of people like you is critical to help fund cutting-edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to help people with MS.Please join us by uniting with other exceptional donors and fundraisers.
- Individuals, corporations, foundations or teams that have given or raised $500,000 or more join the Circle of Philanthropy.Members of the Society’s Circle of Philanthropy demonstrate their commitment to the Society’s mission through their exemplary financial leadership and generosity. Each individual, corporation, foundation or team has given or raised $500,000 or more to bring us closer to a world free of MS.
2024 Honorees
American Communications ConstructionAnne’s ArmyBank of America Merrill – Bike NCBob HaworthBob IttnerBob PohlChristopher W. LloydCruisin with SusanDon McCormackDr. Jason Diamond & Dr. Jessica CombsFlythe’s Bike ShopFor the Love of ZideGenentechHappy Feet Super BsHans MayeriHeart Media 104.3 MYFMJD VillasenorJeff BealJune GolinLe Tour de ExperianMAC ConstructionMcNamara Purcell FoundationMedical Information TechnologyMS EndersMSBS Bespoke CycleryPerpetual MotionPhyllis’ FlyersRolling R’sSteve LoganTeam Spirited AnimalsTeam Ugly - Join the Circle of Distinction by giving or raising $1 million or more.Members of the National MS Society’s Circle of Distinction demonstrate their commitment to the Society’s mission through extraordinary financial leadership and generosity. Each individual, corporation, foundation or team has given or raised $1 million or more to bring us closer to a world free of MS.
2024 Honorees
Ain’t Too Proud to SagGeorge CarterMary E. Bazaar-Robin FoundationMitzvah MilersSpace City AggiesTeam CheniereTeam MaritzTeam WeatherfordTobi Rogowsky - Individuals, corporations, foundations and teams that give or raise $10 million or more are inducted into the Circle of Influence.Members of the National MS Society’s Circle of Influence demonstrate their commitment to a world free of MS through financial leadership, extraordinary generosity and enduring trust. Each individual, corporation, foundation or team has given or raised $10 million or more to impact the lives of people affected by MS.
2020-2022 Honorees
Genentech
Novartis
Sanofi
Jim and Kathleen Skinner - Unite with like-minded supporters in the Founder’s Circle by giving or raising $20 million or more.William Barron HiltonAs former CEO of the Hilton Hotels Corporation and chairman emeritus of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Barron Hilton committed his life to philanthropy and helping improve the lives of those facing disadvantages throughout the world.
Between 2018 and 2019, Barron contributed a total of $27 million to the National MS Society, raising the Hilton Foundation’s total contributions to the Society to $71 million.
His generosity has helped fuel research and provide services for those affected by MS. Barron created the Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center at UCLA in honor of his wife, Marilyn, who lived with the disease. The Center empowers those living with multiple sclerosis to take control of their health and well-being by providing therapy and educational activities that complement ongoing medical treatments.
Sadly, Barron passed away in September 2019, but his generosity and leadership continues to change the lives of people affected by MS.“The Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center has changed my life with MS because it helped me realize I can still do things that I thought I would have to give up because of MS.”- Dawnia Baynes, Diagnosed 2006BiogenThe National MS Society is honored to celebrate our longstanding partnership with Biogen, which has mutually equipped us to focus on the most critical concerns shared by people living with MS. Throughout the last two decades, Biogen and the Society have collaborated to unveil promising research and transformative treatments, while sharing in our commitment to relentlessly pursue solutions that bring us closer to a cure. As a leader in the MS movement, Biogen shares the Society’s commitment to supporting people and advancing science. The partnership is elaborately rooted throughout all areas of the Society — from a longtime national Walk MS® sponsor, champion of the MS Navigator® Experience program, contributor to national and local programs, events and more. Surpassing $24 million in contributions to the Society, Biogen’s exceptional generosity continues to fuel life-changing progress for people living with MS. Biogen manufactures five different diseasemodifying therapies that have been improving the lives of people living with MS for more than 25 years. Their Above MS assistance program provides tips, tools and resources tailored for people living with MS and those who love and care for them. Biogen proudly cites their commitment to an unparalleled standard regarding the quality of MS care, with a focus on awareness and education in underserved and ethnic communities, newly diagnosed education and engaging directly with those living with MS.EMD SeronoThe National MS Society is immensely proud of our decades-long relationship with EMD Serono, and our storied history of so much progress celebrated alongside one another. The National MS Society intentionally aligns with partners like EMD Serono because of our shared commitment to addressing the countless, diverse day-to-day challenges faced by people living with MS. For more than 20 years, EMD Serono has stood alongside the Society as a leader in the MS community. Together, we’ve built a collaborative track record of researching, aiding and advocating for people living with MS. EMD Serono’s contributions to the Society have exceeded $20 million as they have proudly supported nearly all Society initiatives, including national Walk MS support, funding Society Fellows, supporting the MS Navigator Experience, national and local programs, events and more. EMD Serono’s philanthropic leadership and significant reputation of funding the Society has helped ensure everyone affected by MS is supported and empowered to live their best lives. EMD Serono’s ongoing commitment to improving individual’s experience has ultimately resulted in two diseasemodifying therapies, as well as their MS LifeLines assistance program which provides individualized care to people living with MS and their caregivers. EMD Serono highlights their intentional focus on education and care, addressing unmet needs, caregivers initiatives, and understanding the journey people living with MS face to ensure they’re delivering meaningful solutions. - Recognizing those who have included the Society through deferred giving plans.Sylvia Lawry founded the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in 1946, hoping to cure her brother Bernard’s MS, and she led the Society as Chief Executive until 1982. Bernard passed away in 1973, followed by Sylvia in 2001. The Lawry legacy is an international movement that aggressively funds research, advocates for change, and provides programs and services that help everyone affected by MS move their lives forward.
The Lawry Circle is comprised of people who know we must vigilantly pursue a world free of multiple sclerosis. Lawry Circle members demonstrate their commitment to improving the lives of those affected by MS by establishing a deferred gift for the Society through their will, trust or estate plan. Through their generosity, Lawry Circle members offer a lasting legacy of support to all people affected by MS.
Deferred Gifts
Planned Giving
Support the mission to create a world free of MS by including a gift to the Society as part of your estate and financial planning.