Mission: Founded in 1970, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to being a leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. Programs include a Helpline with trained specialists; award-winning educational videos and publications, including MSAA's magazine, The Motivator; safety and mobility equipment distribution; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; MRI Access Fund to support diagnostic and follow-up MRIs; educational programs held across the country; online peer-to-peer community; Lending Library program and other services. MSAA also offers tools to help manage the ever-changing course of multiple sclerosis. These tools include our free mobile phone app, My MS Manager, our SEARCH program to help identify treatment medications, and our Resources Locator database to search for MS-specific resources.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1971, and donations are tax-deductible.