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The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis Honors Philanthropist
Susan Bookbinder for Her Support of People with MS
“”My late husband always One key offering of the Bookbinder Disability
said there was no greater Assistance Program is access to transformative
gift than giving someone medical equipment, such as Sit-to-Stand lifts. These
dignity and humanity." lifts facilitate safer transfers for individuals with MS,
Sue Bookbinder reducing caregiver strain and potentially delaying
long-term care facility placements. Case management
services further enhance support by connecting
The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis (CMS) is dedicated clients and their caregivers to professional services.
to assisting individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), a
chronic neurological condition that significantly “"The MS Center also
impacts daily life and work capabilities. Serving over
500 clients annually, CMS provides services to reduce supplied us with the Sit to
isolation, enhance mobility, and connect individuals with Stand. You know when
essential resources. MS symptoms vary widely, often you've been lifting somebody
leading to weakness and loss of control over limbs, for years and years and
which can confine individuals to wheelchairs or beds. years, eventually at my age
your back just starts to give
In October 2021, local philanthropist Susan Bookbinder, and my back was giving.
who has MS, chose to support others facing severe So, it was pretty much a
symptoms by donating $30,000 to CMS for its lifesaver."”
Disability Assistance Program. In recognition of her Robert Orvis, Caregiver
generosity, the program has been renamed the
Bookbinder Disability Assistance Program.
Our team is immensely grateful for Sue Bookbinder’s
This program offers critical services, including case generosity. Her significant contribution has allowed
management, temporary care if the caregiver is ill, us to provide life-changing services to 37 clients
access to durable medical equipment not covered by facing serious quality-of-life obstacles,”says Kay Jasso,
Medicare, and emergency assistance with basic CEO of CMS.
necessities. Since her initial gift, Bookbinder has
continued to support the program annually. She The Bookbinder Disability Assistance Program is vital
encourages others to join her in donating to support in restoring hope and dignity to disabled clients during
the program to help more disabled individuals and their challenging times. To learn more about the program
caregivers who face unmet needs. and other CMS services, visit: https://Centers4MS.org
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