CHERRY
HILL, N.J., June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis
Association of America (MSAA) is proud to recognize 15 years of
our inspiring and interactive online Art Showcase. Each year, MSAA
hosts the Art Showcase, encouraging individuals with multiple
sclerosis to create and submit works of art along with their
personal stories to be shared with the community. We are humbled to
have created an online home for the many expressive pieces created
by artists affected by MS across the country. To view the
submissions for this year's Art Showcase, please visit
mymsaa.org/artshowcase2024/
MSAA's mission of Improving Lives Today not only applies to
providing free educational and assistive resources to the MS
community, but it also extends to our dedication of empowering
individuals by providing supportive platforms. The Art Showcase is
a wonderful example of the benefits that art expression provides,
especially for those managing and navigating the course of MS. Many
of the Art Showcase participants even express their newfound way of
viewing and approaching challenges thanks to their experience with
creating art. "This is my third year entering the MSAA Art
Showcase," says Lisa Domenic, an
artist and recurring participant. "After more than a decade of
painting, I have many little landscapes to share. They are a
wonderful visual diary of places I have been to and back. As my
collection grows so do my opportunities. My willingness to approach
new ways of doing things seems to boost my creativity."
This 2023 Digital Health Award winning program has received many
submissions over the years, and MSAA is delighted to have the
opportunity to share the work and stories of our community's
members every year. Our online showcases display a variety of
paintings, digital artwork, photography, and more, all exhibiting
the many inspiring, emotional, and sentimental experiences of the
artists. MSAA welcomes submissions annually, between the fall and
winter months. Every year in March, MSAA launches a new Art
Showcase digital gallery in honor of MS Awareness Month.
To learn more about MSAA's Art Showcase, please contact
Diana Cruz, Manager of Public
Relations & Engagement at (800) 532-7667, ext. 103, or via
email at dcruz@mymsaa.org.
About MSAA
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of
America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit
organization and leading resource for the entire MS community,
improving lives today through vital services and support.
MSAA provides numerous programs and services at
no cost including: a Helpline with
trained specialists; award-winning publications,
including, The Motivator magazine; educational
videos, webinars, and research updates; a mobile phone app, My MS
Manager™; safety and mobility equipment products; cooling
accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; My
MSAA Community, a peer-to-peer online support
forum; MS Conversations blog; a clinical trial search tool;
podcasts; and more. For additional information,
please visit www.mymsaa.org or
call (800) 532-7667.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
is a disease of the central nervous system
(CNS), which consists of the brain, optic
nerves, and spinal cord. MS damages or destroys the protective
covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves of
the CNS and can potentially injure the
nerves as well. This damage causes reduced communication between
the brain and nerve pathways. Common MS symptoms include visual
problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and
coordination, depression and cognitive issues, and various levels
of impaired mobility. The prevalence of multiple sclerosis is
estimated at nearly one million people nationwide and most people
with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. Researchers
continue to learn more as they look for both a cause and a
cure.
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