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Holly Anderson, chapter president Ralph Hansen Daniel Marcotte Scott Atwood, Ph.D. Laurie Hanson Edmund J. Nightingale, Ph.D. Gary Beaver, D.O. Thomas R. Holtackers, P.T. Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Ph.D. Gary Birnbaum, M.D. Carol M. Houghtby, Chair Larry L. Schmid, Treasurer David Chaikin Katy Hunchis Holden Michael V. Schrock Sue Christensen Mark Jackson Michael A. Vitelli Martha Cincoski, M.D. Kate Knepper Jeanne Voigt Michael Crusham Richard A. Knutson Devon Washington Monica Dahl Joe Lock Mike Whitmer, Secretary Linda DeLessio, M.D. Melissa McCarroll F. John Williams, III Steve Dirksen Dennis McGill Kelli Winchester Tom Emison Susan Mackay Brett Wing Susan A. Hagstrum, Ph.D., Vice Chair William T. MacNally

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter Statement of Financial Position as of Sept. 30, 2012 Statement of Activities for Sept. 30, 2012 Assets Revenue Current Assets Special Events 6,928,869 Cash & Investments 3,143,403 Contributions 1,496,608 Receivables 154,798 Contribution Revenue-Acquisition Prepaid Expenses 14,595 of North Central States Chapter 334,697 Total Current Assets 3,312,796 Interest on Savings 287,219 Program Service Revenue 39,810 Noncurrent Assets Total Revenue 9,087,203 Receivables 37,950 Net Property and Equipment 41,716 Expenses Investments 741,902 Client Programs 2,747,760 Total Noncurrent Assets 821,568 Research 2,143,091 Total Assets 4,134,364 National Activities 1,487,428 Public & Professional Education 493,402 Liabilities and Net Assets Community Programs 133,288 Current Liabilities 691,685 Total Program Services 7,004,969 Long-term Liabilities 226,906 Fundraising 2,061,084 Net Assets 3,215,773 Management and General 848,113 Total Liabilities and Net Assets 4,134,364 Total Expenses 9,914,166 Excess or (Deficit) for the year (826,963) The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter is one of a 50-state network of chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The financial statements of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter present only a portion of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s operations, and they include material intercompany income, expenses, assets and liabilities. Accordingly, the financials do not individually present a meaningful picture of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s financial transactions as a whole. This has been an incredible inaugural year for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter. In 2012, the chapter provided support to thousands of people affected by MS in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and several counties in western Wisconsin and Nebraska. We provided nearly $800,000 in financial assistance to help people with MS maintain independence and overcome the financial obstacles that often come with chronic illness. We connected people to the information and resources they needed to move their lives forward. Our MS Navigators® responded to more than 4,000 calls and emails, helping people navigate the complex world of insurance companies, Medicare and Social Security; learn ways to manage MS; and find solutions to family and employment issues. And we not only addressed the needs of people in our chapter area, we made tremendous strides in our quest to STOP MS in its tracks, RESTORE lost function and END MS forever. Right now, 20 countries around the world are working together on 325 cutting-edge research projects, fueling more potential MS therapies than any other time in history. None of this would be possible without each and every one of you. In 2012, 3,500 people volunteered more than 60,000 hours to power the MS movement. You stuffed envelopes, made phone calls, hosted rest stops, led MS clubs and planned events. You rallied your friends and families to bike, walk and run. You held garage sales and car washes. You knocked on doors, wrote letters and engaged your Facebook friends. You beat the streets and waved your MS flags proudly. All your hard work paid off, because together, we raised a remarkable $7 million to move us closer to a world free of MS!

Thank you,

Holly Anderson Carol M. Houghtby Chapter President Board of Trustees Chair

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Norman Cohn Hope Award Dave Britz Dave Britz joined the MS movement as a cycling enthusiast 18 years ago, when he rode his first Bike MS: MS 150 Ride. Early on, Dave said he had no personal connection to the disease but loved to ride his bike and wanted to do something good in his community. Since then, Dave has become a powerful member of the MS movement. He’s ridden countless miles, raised nearly $150,000, and inspired friends, family and strangers to help end MS, too. He’s a champion for every chapter volunteer and is an enthusiastic volunteer himself. You can always tell when Dave rolls into a Bike MS rest stop. He’s the first to lead a cheer and gets all the riders clapping and congratulating volunteers on their hard work. Dave said, “Joining the movement is my high in life —­ doing something for someone else.”

National Volunteer Hall of Fame ­— Lifetime Achievement Dr. Gary Birnbaum Dr. Gary Birnbaum — neurologist at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology and director of the MS Treatment and Research Center — is an active clinician and researcher dedicated to addressing the challenges of people with MS. Dr. Birnbaum, an Upper Midwest Chapter Board of Trustees and Clinical Advisory Committee member, donates his time nationally as well, serving on the National MS Society Medical Advisory Board and Clinical Care Committee. He’s dedicated years to educating future generations of MS clinicians and researchers as both a full-time and adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Birnbaum’s a driving force in the movement to create an MS-free world, and throughout his 35 years of service, he’s enhanced the lives of people with MS, not only in the upper Midwest, but around the world.

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National Volunteer Hall of Fame ­— Health Professional Dr. Bruce Hughes Dr. Bruce Hughes — Director of the MS Center at Ruan Neurology Clinic and Research Center, Director of Specialty Medicine at Mercy Hospital, and associate professor at Des Moines University College of Medicine — has 17 years’ experience in MS care and research and is committed to delivering top-notch professional support to people living with MS. An active contributor to MS education programs, Dr. Hughes provides valuable information to people with MS and their care providers. He has a long history of speaking at programs throughout the Upper Midwest Chapter area. Dr. Hughes is also a passionate member of the chapter’s Clinical Advisory Committee, serves as a Research Advocate and can also be found raising funds at the chapter’s annual A Taste of Generosity event.

National Volunteer Hall of Fame — Programs and Services Dan Rude Dan Rude has truly become an extension of the National MS Society in his community. Beyond providing support to his wife, Jean, who lives with MS, he’s a group leader and mentor and informs people affected by MS about chapter education opportunities, resources and services. Dan helped shape the chapter’s strategy for addressing care partner needs as a member of the Care Partner Advisory Group — a team that helps plan and promote care partner events in the upper Midwest. Dan also serves as an advocate — he recently shared his story at the federal level to help secure funds for Lifespan Respite Care Act. Dan demonstrates unparalleled passion and is the perfect example of the importance of connections in the Society’s work to create a world free of MS.

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Healthcare Professional of the Year Starfish Award Jo Landis, R.N., M.S.C.N. Jo Landis, R.N., M.S.C.N., has worked in neurology for more than 30 years. She earned her nursing degree from the University of South Dakota and received recognition as a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN) in 2004. As part of the Sanford Clinic Neurology team, she helped the clinic achieve its status as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care, which focuses on the experience of the patient and provides a full array of medical, psycho-social and rehabilitation services to address issues related to living with MS. She was also a founding member of the MS Multidisciplinary Clinic at Sanford USD Medical Center in 1999. Throughout her career, Jo has worked closely with the National MS Society, currently participating on the Upper Midwest Chapter Clinical Advisory Committee. Care Partner of the Year Luminary Award Jennifer Griebel Macht Jennifer Griebel Macht was nominated for this award by her mother, Janet, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Jennifer has been a caregiver for most of her life, stepping in when Janet’s symptoms became more severe. Janet said one of her early memories is of Jennifer recruiting a neighborhood friend to help her up after she had fallen on the stairs. She also credits her daughter for moving her back home after a necessary stint in an assisted living facility. Jennifer worked with the county to put together a comprehensive care plan to ensure both her mother’s and father’s needs were fully addressed. Janet wrote: “To know my daughter Jen has continued to be with me, throughout my journey with MS, cannot be described in any number of words. She, along with my husband, have been my rocks.”

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Activist Karrie Anderson Karrie Anderson, of West Des Moines, Iowa, attended the 2012 National MS Society Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of people with MS. She shares her story every chance she gets, and she’s tenacious when it comes to bringing attention to issues that affect people with MS.

Group Jutz Family (Jim, Lynn, Brandon and Jess) Having the Jutz Family volunteer at Upper Midwest Chapter events is like having four extra staff members to help with whatever’s needed. Working with them is incredibly fun, thanks to their great attitudes, and they help with everything from event set up and tear down to truck driving and rest stop supervising.

Leadership Carol Houghtby Carol Houghtby, of White Bear Lake, Minn., the Upper Midwest Chapter Board of Trustees chair, is a powerful leader in the movement to end MS. Carol’s leadership is influential because she’s incredibly thoughtful, asks critical questions at the right time, values the opinions of others and is steady in her approach.

Youth Emily Blosberg A Shoreview, Minn., resident, Emily Blosberg is a young adult who lives with multiple sclerosis and has gone above and beyond in her efforts to end the disease for herself, her dad and her MS family. She’s made significant contributions both to MS programming for young people and to chapter fundraising events. Alaina Despenas and Paige Dixson Best friends Alaina Despenas, of Johnston, Iowa, and Paige Dixson, of Grimes, Iowa, helped out at every event in Iowa in 2012, and put in multiple 12-hour days. Paige’s mother lives with MS, and both young women have devoted an enormous amount of time and energy to the cause.

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Rookie Kim & Tony Lokken Kim and Tony Lokken, of Golden Valley, Minn., started volunteering with the 20s and 30s group this year and worked hard to start their own MS group for couples in their 20s and 30s. They’re outgoing, eager to meet others and always thinking of creative ways to reach out to people affected by MS. Steve Seltz Steve Seltz, of Richfield, Minn., has volunteered countless hours in the Minneapolis office — everything from entering data, to putting together mailings, folding shirts and anything else that needs his attention. Steve genuinely cares about people and it shows in everything he does for the chapter.

Corporate Star Sam’s Club Sam’s Club is a top corporate contributor both locally and nationally. Over the past two years, Sam’s Club donated $134,658 to the Upper Midwest Chapter — an awesome testament to the effectiveness of grassroots fundraising and employee involvement. Thank you, Sam’s Club!

Chapter David Moyland – IA A Des Moines, Iowa, resident, David Moyland is not only an unselfish and generous volunteer who gladly takes on any project with enthusiasm and dedication, he’s also very reliable. A volunteer since 2003, David has secured grants, served on event committees and helped steer the direction of chapter programming. Anita & Gayle Wasmundt – MN Anita Wasmundt, of Newport, Minn., and Gayle Wasmundt, of Maplewood, Minn., have volunteered as Bike MS check-in supervisors for two years and have volunteered at Society events for many years. They’re seriously dedicated volunteers with seriously great senses of humor, and without their leadership, check-in at Bike MS events would not be so smooth and efficient.

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DeeAnne Hansen – ND DeeAnne Hansen, of Moorhead, Minn., has participated in events, advocacy and programs in the Fargo-Moorhead area for more than a decade. She also leads an MS group and attended the most recent National MS Society Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., to make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Jonathan Englund – SD Jonathan Englund, of Brookings, S.D., has advocated for people living with MS at both the state and national level. He was instrumental in planning and promoting the 2012 MS Day at the Capitol in Pierre, S.D., and served as a Walk MS ambassador in Sioux Falls.

Office Bud & Betty Kaldenberg – IA Bud and Betty Kaldenberg, of Des Moines, Iowa, have volunteered in the Des Moines office for nearly 20 years. Projects like managing the Lending Library, putting together packets for newly diagnosed people and building bookshelves are just a few ways this generous couple has contributed over the years. Kathy Hanson – MN A volunteer for more than 13 years, Kathy Hanson, of New Prague, Minn., helps out in the Minneapolis office in every way she can, including restocking first aid bins, putting together event mailings and more. She’s also donated everything from Metro Mobility tickets to a power broom. Sue DeVos – SD Sue DeVos, of Sioux Falls, S.D., takes time every week during her lunch hour to volunteer at the Sioux Falls office. Sue jumps in and does everything from cleaning, to truck loading, to recruiting volunteers. Most importantly, she shares the mission to end MS forever.

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Programs Sara Whitmer – IA Sara Whitmer, of West Des Moines, Iowa, has done an excellent job of helping staff research potential service providers in the state, collecting all the information the chapter needs to determine if a provider would be a good fit for people with MS. She’s a committed and passionate volunteer who helps the chapter in so many ways. Mary Salisbury, Lynn Johnson and Lori Cheney – MN Mary Salisbury, of St. Paul, Minn. (pictured left), Lynn Johnson, of Minneapolis, Minn. (pictured right), and Lori Cheney, of Roseville, Minn., have offered a yoga class for people living with MS at Kingsley Commons ­ since January 2009. These women are truly helping people with MS move their lives forward! Sheri Paulson – ND A Galesburg, N.D., resident, Sheri Paulson knows how powerful storytelling can be in engaging others and inspiring them to take action. That’s why Sheri — diagnosed with MS in 2001 — finds ways to connect people to the cause and bring attention to key MS-issues everywhere she goes, including a goal to speak in all 50 states by 2020! Jolene Yunginger – SD Jolene Yunginger, of Rapid City, S.D., has served as an MS group leader for more than seven years. She helps people get connected with financial assistance, is passionate about offering a variety of programs to meet various needs and interests, and is devoted to the Society’s mission.

Special Events Dorothy Lemke – IA Bettendorf, Iowa, resident Dorothy Lemke has been an exceptional volunteer for more than 10 years. She chairs the Walk MS committee in the Quad Cities, serves on the State Advocacy Council, recruits volunteers and helps put together MS awareness events in her community.

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Dennis Hanold – MN A volunteer and Bike MS participant for more than 10 years, St. Paul, Minn., resident Dennis Hanold does everything he can to move us toward an MS-free world. As a volunteer, he helps with truck loading and unloading, pick-up and return of supplies, truck driving, route marking and much more. Shelly Lee – ND Shelly Lee, of Surrey, N.D., has led the Walk MS committee in Minot, N.D., for more than six years. She persuades others affected by MS to get involved and raise important dollars for MS research. Due to her leadership and awareness efforts, there’s a great base of community support for the MS movement in the Minot community. Jeff Walkinshaw – ND A Fargo, N.D., resident, Jeff Walkinshaw always puts the mission and people living with MS at the forefront when making plans for the Walk MS event in Fargo. A longtime committee member and now chair, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge to the planning team and the event. Jamie Gerdes – SD Jamie Gerdes, of Sioux Falls, S.D., stepped up as a finish-line coordinator for Bike MS. Jamie’s responsible for bringing new volunteers and new vendors to the event and takes her role seriously as she works to end MS for good.

Group Bank of America – IA Bank of America, along with volunteer group leader Amber Tompkins, started their involvement by volunteering at a 2009 special event and have volunteered together since. Bank of America sponsors many events and goes above and beyond to make each one fun for participants.

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Top volunteers The chapter recognizes and thanks the following people who donated 25 or more hours of their time and talent this year.

Adrienne Ackley-Annen Kirsten Baloun Ginny Boom Mary Chase Gloria Acosta Laura Barbera Denise Boraas, C.N.P. Paul Chayer Dave Ahonen Sidney Barnes-Bernhardt Larry Bowen Lori Cheney Kelly Allen Al Barthel Ruth Brandel Christine Chovan Diane Anderla Carol Barthel Brenda Brelje, R.N., M.S.C.N. Beth Christensen Joe Anderla Larisa Battcher Jeanie Brever Michael Christensen Rose Andersen Barb Beatty Susan Brief Sue Christensen Angela Anderson Gary Beaver, M.D. Raymond Brigleb Randy Christianson Barb Anderson Denise Beaver-Eslinger Dave Britz Amy Christopherson Christian Anderson Beth Beck Angela Brock Joyce Chute Karrie Anderson Sandy Beeson Pamela Brokaw Martha Cincoski, M.D. Neil Anderson Marge Berg Ron Bruzek Bonita Clasemann Paul Anderson Ray Berg Steven Bublitz Craig Claude Rebecca Anderson, Andy Beuning Jason Buck Daryl Clausen O.T.R./L., M.S.C.S. Janet Bierbaum Pat Budnik Sheila Cole Sue Anderson Ralph Bierbaum Tony Budnik Scott Coleman Barb Arel Gary Birnbaum, M.D. Pat Burns Sally Columbus Chris Arel Virginia Bjerke-Ohman Adele Bush Paulette Como David Arel Jewel Blasey Meg Cadogan Antoinette Cone Dennis Arel Ryan Bleau Jonathan Calkwood, M.D. Bill Courtney Jacob Arel Andrea Blosberg Rosa Canifax Kevin Courtney David Arimond Dean Blosberg George Carlson Elizabeth Cowles Tim Arimond Emily Blosberg Kathy Carlson Michael Crusham Susan Askeland Jean Blosberg Chelsea Caron Mary Culver Scott Atwood Valerie Bluemle Adam Carpenter, M.D. Jeffrey Cutler Mick Auger Jeffrey Blyth Valerie Carter, C.O.T.A. Monica Dahl Gary Babcock Brian Bonte, M.D. Matt Castens, R.N., M.S.C.N. Teresa Dahl Marie Babcock Bob Boom David Chaikin Denny Dahlien

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Jim Daly David Flanigan Stephen Garcia Maureen Daney Lois Flanigan Brandie Gardiner Kelly Dankers Patti Flekke Karen Garnaas, M.D. Dianne Day Timothy Flugum Matthew Genelin John Dean Kathy Forbes Kendall Geneser Linda DeLessio, M.D. Stephanie Ford Jamie Gerdes Kelly Dencklau Gayle Fordice Ruth Gernentz Alaina Despenas Sally Forehand Linda Gill Sue DeVos Tina Fortner William Gillispie, Jr. Joan Devries Brad Frank Courtney Glaser Tom Dietz Pamela Franklin Jason Godfrey Jenn Dietzler Tanya Frederickson Julie Gonsior Steve Dirksen Corinne Fredrickson Ryan Gonsior Paige Dixson Linda Fredrickson Connie Goss Nicole Dobbelare Renee Fredrickson Sharleen Grabau Neil Dohlmann Jerome Freeman, M.D. Glenda Granowski Mary Ann Dols, R.N. Kathleen French Michael Gray Clarissa Dolven Megan Frost, P.T. Jennifer Grise Charles Doom Brenda Fruhwirth Travis Grise Susan Dosen, M.D. Deb Fuerstenberg Michelle Gross Willetta Durand Carol Lee Fulsom Chuck Grui, Jr. Jennifer Eastman Rebecca Gaalaas Jean Guggisberg Ken Eastman Cindy Gackle, O.T.R./L., M.S.C.S. Elizabeth Haanstad Amanda Ellefson Colleen Gallmeier Kevin Hadlich Heidi Elm, L.S.W., M.S.C.S. Gary Gallmeier Susan Hagstrum, Ph.D. Tom Emison Peter Gamache Michael Haider Amy Emmel Jen Gangelhoff Pat Haider Jonathan Englund Ty Gangelhoff Maggie Hammerschmidt Mary Enz Mary Gangl James Hammock, Sr. Patricia Erickson Patricia Ganyaw Margaret Hancock

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Dennis Hanold Ann Hoffke Mary Jensen Anna Kasinski Rebecca Hanoski Holly Hofmann Michael Jensen Carolyn Keith David Hansen Teri Holberg Rod Jensen David Kellesvig DeeAnne Hansen Bonnie Holt Brian Johnson James Kennedy Ralph Hansen Thomas Holtackers, P.T. Diane Johnson Brett Ketcham Barb Hanson Liz Holtorf Donna Johnson Josh Kiley Brian Hanson Don Horton Jennifer Johnson Stacy Kiley Craig Hanson Bob Hosker Joan Kay Johnson Christopher Kinney Gordy Hanson Carol Houghtby Lois Johnson Linda Kirchoff Kathy Hanson Bruce Hughes, M.D. Lynn Johnson Paul Kirchoff Laurie Hanson Katherine Hughes Mary Johnson Pete Kirchoff Nicole Hanson Katy Hunchis Holden Janet Jones Wally Kirchoff Michelle Hargesheimer Douglas Hunziker Keith Jones Jenny Kleifgen Dylan Hauer Lorraine Hus Renee Jones Jeannean Klempka Lisa Have, R.N. Tom Hus LaDonna Joseph Kurtis Klett Kelly Hegney Kristine Huson Ralph Judd Lucy Klettenberg Gordy Heitzman Tony Hutar Dennis Junes, II Joel Kludt Lavonne Helget Cumber Irene David Jungquist, Ch.F.C., Josh Kludt Gary Helm Jan Iverson C.L.U., C.M.F.C. Lory Kludt Heather Helm Kevin Jackson Brandon Jutz Kate Knepper Barbara Hemmer Mark Jackson James Jutz Richard Knutson Dave Hemmer Nicole Jackson Jessica Jutz Breana Kochmann Verna Hennebry Edward Jacobson Lynn Jutz Chris Kopel Don Heppelmann Linda Jacobson Kathy Kahnke Andrea Kopfmann Donald Herman Nancy Jaffee-Shiff Betty Kaldenberg Jacqueline Kopp Donna Herslip Carol Jagers Bud Kaldenberg Matthew Koscielski Jeanette Hiepler Meghan Janssen Colleen Kaldun Laurence Krain, M.D. Joel Hillyer Michaela Janssen Beth Kantor Grace Kramer Sandra Hingtgen Todd Janus, M.D. Dolores Karan Richard Kramer Cindy Hirte-O’Neal Beth Jensen Jaki Karrigan Sally Krepfle Shirley Hoff Dave Jensen Theresa Kasel Michael Krieger

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Galen Krohn Wanda Ley Larry Masterson Gloria Krohn Chuck Lieber Lindsay Mathers Kathy Kruger Marina Lim Marc Matthes Gregg Krum Janet Limoges Melissa McCarroll Geoff Kuchera Jon Linde Timothy McCarroll Holly Kuchera Wanda Linder Dan McDonough Gary Kuefler Carna Linn Denny McGill Bob Kunze Irene Linn Mary Lynn McGinley Kirk Kupka Steve Liu Amanda McKinnon Karen Laine Tim Lobb Mark McNairy Joyce Landgren Joe Lock Dennis Mehrer Joanne Landis Kimberly Lokken Allison Meinders Amy Larson, C.N.P. Tony Lokken Amanda Mensing Julie Larson Diane Lommel Ian Meredith Lisa Larson Brian Lorch Jason Merkel Paula Larson Jonathan Lord, Sr. Debra Merten Michele Lasalle Bill Lovegren, Sr. Aleasha Meyer Philip Lawson Joann Lovegren Mik Meyer Rick Leaf Howard Lund Mallory Mezvinsky Tim Leahy Vickie Lund Doris Miner Shelly Lee Douglas Lyon Robin Miskimins, Ph.D. Virginia Lee Cindy Machus Peggy Mondry, R.N., William Lee Susan Mackay M.S.C.N. Kathleen Lehner William MacNally Susan Monsrud Jeanine Leigh Betsy Mahowald John Moore Dorothy Lemke Geri Maki Larry More Gregory Lennox Daniel Marcotte Judy Moritz Sandy Lennox Margaret Marsen David Moyland Jacquie Lentz Chan Masselink Curt Muller Cindy Lewer Dave Massman Linda Munson Joan Lewison Linda Massman Susan Monsrud

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Kathleen Murphy Conrad Abby O’Neal Rita Preston Kjirsten Savage Cathie Murphy Susan Orr Jennifer Purdes Colleen Sazama Perry Myers Betsy Osborn Lisa Putnam Susan Scarberry, M.D. Patricia Nader Robert Overturf Richard Quaas Chuck Scharlau Larry Narveson Emma Palm Charles Radloff Marilyn Scharlau Anna Naughten Carolyn Palmer Don Ramler Robin Scheib Abbey Nekola Heather Paradise George Rather Janet Scheinost Doug Nelson Gareth Parry, M.D. Thomas Reasland Jenifer Scherer Kim Nelson Bob Pasko Lesa Riedel Tammy Schexnaider Lisa Nelson Connie Pastir Samuel Reno Larry Schmid Merlin Nelson, M.D. Sheri Paulson Brad Renslow Karen Schmidt Ruth Nelson Carol Pedersen Louann Replogle Jean Schoenecker Lee Ness Raymond Pedersen Larry Retzlaff Darr Schreurs Laurie Newcomb Denise Pederson Steve Reynolds Michael Schrock Jana Nichols Andrew Pellinen John Robinson Brian Schuldt Bryan Nielsen Frederick Pender Bridget Robinson-Riegler Chris Schultz Margaret Niemi Stanley Perlman, M.D. LaWanda Rock Staci Schultz Edmund Nightingale, M.D. Ron Peters Peggy Roe Steven Seltz Bill Noeker Rose Peters Dustin Roeder Lorinda Semanko Mary Jo Nohner Casey Peterson, Jr. Kaitlyn Roeder Tom Serie Becky Nosan Barb Peterson Cindy Rogich Michael Sethna, M.D. Janet Nurnberg Donald Peterson Matthew Roller, M.D. Kelli Sharpe Stacie Oakland Lucinda Phair Catherine Rosengren ET Shivapour, M.D. Brad Odegard Samantha Phelps Carol Roth Rasmita Shrestha Deborah Olesen James Philippy William Rowe Megan Smith, Ph.D. Nicole Olesen Jeremy Plecko Daniel Rude Penny Smith Curt Olson Justin Plecko Jean Rude Sue Sopkiewicz Jennifer Olson Robert Plecko Mary Salisbury Tom Sopkiewicz Lee Olson Ed Pollack Bri Sandford Roni Sperle, C.N.P., M.S.C.N. Martin Olson Susan Popa Jerry Sather Amber Spicher Trisha Omoth George Power Joseph Sauro Artur Spivacenco

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Mary Springborg Mary Ulmer Catherine Wetherby Brynn Stanton-Anderson Yelena Usmanova, M.D. Royce Weurtzer Mark Steffer Mary Van Kempen Melinda Wheeler Jackie Steinhofer Lisa Vandermark Diane Whitcraft Susan Stellmacher Cari VanRossum Martha White Barbara Stensland David Ventura Michael Whitmer Carson Stensland Andrea Viera Sara Whitmer Samantha Stephens Lisa Viola, M.D. Shirley Wielinski Jennifer Stewart Michael Vitelli Kris Wilke Valerie Stickel-Diehl, Jeanne Voigt Elizabeth Willey R.N., M.S.C.N. Nicole Wadtke F. John Williams, III Gary Stohlmann Louis Wagner Joan Wilshire Scott Stordahl Monica Wainio, P.T., M.S.C.S. Kelli Winchester Beverly Strongitharm David Waldo Brett Wing Megan Studanski Jeff Walkinshaw Jasmine Winkelman Sankaran Subramaniam Reggie Walton David Winn Jim Sueker Aron Wannarka Debbie Witte Nancy Sunder Linda Ward Diana Wokson Denise Tataryn Devon Washington Andy Wolfram Danielle Tetrault Anita Wasmundt Kenyata Woods Richie Thacker Gayle Wasmundt Walter Wozniak Pat Thompson Rox Watercott John Wujek Bunny Thomson Denise Watts James Wurst Barbara Thornton Erin Weber Marcia Wurst Matthew Todd Bill Weekley Lin Yoder Amber Tompkins Chris Weidenbach Jolene Yunginger Victor Torrel Mary Weinand Amanda Zellmer Jane Trefethen Brenda Welch Jen Zerbee Rita Trettel Elizabeth Welker John Ziegenhagen Betsy Trondson Garry Wellens Angela Zwack Cora Turner Todd Wenninger Kelley Zylstra

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Top corporate partners We’re indebted to the many companies that support the Upper Midwest Chapter each year. Below is a list of exceptional corporate partners that made substantial cash and/or in-kind contributions in 2012.

Gift of $100,000 or more

Gift of $50,000 to $99,999

Gift of $25,000 to $49,999

PMS 179 C

PMS 314 C

PMS 124 C

Gift of $15,000 to $24,999

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Gift of $10,000 to $14,999

Gift of $5,000 to $9,999

In-kind gift of $10,000 or more

19 FUNDRAISERS

Walk MS $2.5 million raised, 13,000 participants

Top teams Iowa: Irish Blessings, captain Carol McMahon-Kain, $5,115 Minnesota: Paula’s Party, captain Paula Gaedtke, $21,314 North Dakota: Legs for Lorisa, captain Lorisa Newman, $21,592 South Dakota: Team Morgan, captain Pam Morgan, $11,007 Top fundraiser

Paula’s Party (top); Lorisa Newman (right) Lorisa Newman, $15,083

Mission Stars Club Participants who raised $10,000 or more in 2012. Eric Goldberg Lorisa Newman Dannon Shiff Mike Machus Michael Sexton Melissa Wosmek

VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Betty Adelman Sarah DeVries Cecilia Marotzke Larry Schmid Dana Allen-Tully Amanda Ellefson Alison Maulsby Andrea Shumaker Christian Anderson Amy Feddema Pam Morgan Michelle Smalley Elisha Anderson Linda Friedrich Fay LaVonne Nicolai Susan Smith Tom Beatty Paula Gaedtke Nettie Lindvig Lindsay Trueblood Emily Blosberg Anne Hallgren Janet Olson Linda Walsh Kelly Brown Alice Heithecker Roger Olson Nicole Wells Jill Burch Mackenzie Holland Janet Penticoff Debbie Witte Louise Bussman Luella Kamrowski Mary Roche Chris Young Nickole Cave John Lambie Ann Rowlands Sandy Conzemius Sheila Lambie Judy Sand Gris Dahlin William Macnally Paula Savage

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Bike MS: SAM’S CLUB Twin Cities Ride $200,000 raised, 750 participants

Top team Sam’s Club Cyclists, captain Rox Watercott, $23,183 Top fundraiser Rox Watercott, $10,012 Mission Stars Club Participants who raised $10,000 or more in 2012. Rox Watercott

VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Kevin Ellis Peter Grasse Dan Kainz Kate Malmon

Bike MS: Sanford Health Pedal the Plains $150,000 raised, 250 participants

Top team Forward Motion, captain Patrick Lynch, $17,632 Top fundraiser Mark Finck, $3,627 VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Mark Finck Terry Keszler Scott Rysdon

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Run to Stop MS $30,000 raised, 22 participants

Top fundraiser Brant Hollenkamp, $3,630 VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Brant Hollenkamp

Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride $3.2 million raised, 3,800 participants

Top team Cargill, captain Wayne Chapman, $286,656 Top fundraiser Denny McGill, $38,530

Mission Stars Club Participants who raised $10,000 or more in 2012. LeRoy Bendickson John Evans Greg Lang Mike Schrock Tom Emison Andrew Johnson Denny McGill Ronald Schutz Rolf Engh Curtis Kenkel Mario Negri Michael Vitelli

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Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride

VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Brian Ahrens Thomas Gilligan Jon Pedersen Dan Anderson Mark Gingrich Kevin Perry Laura Andert Gary Gunter Allison Quady David Auchter Helene Haapala Dave Rod Todd Balan Richard Hagenbeck Randy Ruden Guillaume Bastiaens Laurie Hanson Craig Scanlon Carol Bierbaum John Heckel Mark Scharmer Jason Burley Steve Hendricks Lance Schlimgen Dave Burrill Joan Hinnenkamp Len Schmid Jim Byrne Michael Hoffman David Steensgard Paul Campbell Brad Honold Steven Sutton Wayne Chapman Dianna Hunt Raymond Tahnk-Johnson Troy Cleasby Ned Jenks Darin Thom Ryan Coddington Thomas Johnson Katherine Thompson Bill Coldwell Keith Koch Tad Thompson Thomas Como Paul Korkowski Peter Torseth Bill Cook Rob Lund Jerry Valle Kevin Deters Maggie Mahoney Tony Wasbotten Darrin Drosky Ray Marron Morgan White Jay Dunphy Mike Milbrath Todd Zabel Rick Ebner Bob Nelson Kelley Zylstra Christopher Ellis Mary O’Connor William Franke Andy Olson

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Bike MS: Cruise the Cornfields $125,000 raised, 200 participants

Top team OT’s Team Karebear, captain Karrie Anderson, $13,754 Top fundraiser Karrie Anderson, $4,930 VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Karrie Anderson Jessica French Jennifer Hultman Paul Lasley

Bike MS: Sanford Health Ride the Wind $110,000 raised, 150 participants

Top team Team FSW, captain Ralph Hansen, $20,050 Top fundraiser Ralph Hansen, $11,470 Mission Stars Club Participants who raised $10,000 or more in 2012. Ralph Hansen

VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Gil Braaten Ray Munson Sheila Ova Carol Kurtyka Ruth Nelson Shelly Richard

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Bike MS: TRAM Ride $735,000 raised, 700 participants

Top team Krebs Cyclers, captain Dudley Parsons, $41,865 Top fundraiser Cliff Tower, $21,150

Mission Stars Club Participants who raised $10,000 or more in 2012. Jim Christopherson John Schenk Cliff Tower Dudley Parsons Steve Schmitt

VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Marlene Aakre Kevin Filter Allen Jenks Tim Risdal Greg Anderson Henry Gerth Joann Johnson Joseph Scheinost Paul Anderson Michael Haider Mike Krein Glenn Schulz Daryl Arzdorf Craig Hanson James Kucera Tom Shore Dave Britz Lisa Hartke Kevin Kucera Jim Steiner Joan Caillier Larry Hoffman Jacqueline Leavitt Dale Tennison Thomas Caron Tess Hohman Stafford Jim Wazlawik Victoria Danielson Josh Jacobson Maureen Lyons Mary Enz Rusel Jagim Alice Miesbauer

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Challenge Walk MS: Twin Cities $210,000 raised, 150 participants

Top team Team P.M.A., captain Melissa Gulner, $48,381 Top fundraiser Melissa Gulner, $30,030 Mission Stars Club Participants who raised $10,000 or more in 2012. Michele Conlon Melissa Gulner Carolyn Keith VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Sue Brief Patti Lockwood Kathy Ulmer Ellen Levandoski Susan Plecko

Ride MS: Motorcycle Tour $60,000 raised, 100 participants

Top fundraiser Butch Fischer, $3,757 VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Butch Fischer Paula Shipstad John Weinzetl

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MuckRuckus MS Twin Cities sponsored by Subaru $550,000 raised, 2,000 participants

Top team KS95 Team Mudivor, captain Moon, $29,097 Top fundraiser Joel Baresh, $4,121 VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Joel Baresh Nellie Barrett Sarah Sevcik Patricia Vannelli

On the Move Luncheon, Minneapolis $110,000, 350 attendees A Taste of Generosity, Des Moines $85,320, 200 attendees On the Move Little Black Dress, Fargo $34,216, 350 attendees On the Move Little Black Dress, Iowa City $17,300, 100 attendees

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Do-It-Yourself events

Mission Stars Club Participants who raised $10,000 or more in 2012. Crawl for the Cure $90,042, John Johnson and committee The MARS Foundation Golf Classic $75,000, Wayne and Marlene Anderson and committee LaTable $28,000, Nina Steil Body & Soul $18,472, BJ LaVelle and Jennifer Thomas MS Cup $18,039, Blake Middleton Fireside Lounge – Atlantic Auction $17,864, Mark Foegen Alise Post MS BMX Race for a Cure $15,070; Mark, Cheryl and Alise Post Blood, Sweat & Bubbles $10,123, Lisa McCann Fargo Wine Tasting $10,082, Shelly Richard

VIP Club Participants who raised $3,000 or more in 2012. Cedar Rapids MS Bowling and Silent Auction, Elizabeth Trcka Poker Run, Lee Ellis and Danny Lyons Senior Survivor, Elena Bobay

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Top donors Golden Circle Golden Circle is made up of people who are determined to end MS forever and made an annual, non-event contribution of $1,000 or more between Oct. 1, 2011, and Sept. 30, 2012. We honor these compassionate donors and leaders in the MS movement.

Gifts of $50,000 and more Maureen Reeder and Gail Beske Jack and Diane Ford Peggy and Webb White Glenn Kelley Beth Blaylock John Ford, III Jeanne Voigt Gifts of $25,000 and more Greg Blockhus Karina Fourte Weathertop Foundation Janet Jones Betty Ann Bullis Mr. and Mrs. David Fries Beth Wozniak Vickie Lund Paul Carolan Debra and Daniel Gardner Two donors wish to David Chaikin Bob and Karen Golaszewski Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999 remain anonymous. Dru-Ann Childress Susan Hagstrum, Ph.D. Scott Blattner Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 Robert Cincoski and Greg and Rebecca Hansen Hillswood Foundation Holly Anderson and Dr. Martha Cincoski Ralph and DeeAnne Hansen Richard and Karen Knutson Matt Hoenck Frederick Clark Laurie Hanson Nancy Lang Stone Pier Foundation - John and Cindy Linda Hanson Michael and James and Megan Dayton Clemens Fund Louis and Kathrine Hill Catherine Schrock David Foltz Patrick and Wendell Hoffman Otto Winzen Memorial Paul and Lynn Hempe Georgia Cochrane Advised Fund Thomas Holtackers, P.T. Barbara Henry Monica Dahl Lee Horn Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 Lorraine Devol Lisa Davidson Dr. Bruce Hughes William and Elizabeth Cook Charitable Trust Steve Dirksen Katy and Lowell Holden Kay and Glenn Hasse, Jr. Linda and Lance Oberg Millicent Docken Arthur and Roslyn Jaffee Carol Houghtby Paul Roberts Susan Dosen Mahedi Jiwani Robert Johnson Pat Scanlon Paul and Laurie Duxbury Daniel Johnson and Debra Lacount Doug Shull James and Barbara Edwards Rev. Sally Howell Johnson William and Trent Spurgeon Lois Eichhorst Robbin Johnson Janet MacNally Jody and Michael Vitelli Julie Erickson Michael Kerber Edmund and Sarah Ryan Ziegler Richard Erickson Betty Nightingale Susan Kopher Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 Jeff and LeeAnn Ettinger Edith and Leonard Korte Calvin Fercho, M.D. Thomas Peilin Brian and Karen Bebel James Kucera

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Jan Lake Norm and Brenda Mead Roger and Janet Rhomberg John and Jane Spalj Susan and Tom Lange Edward and Lois Meilleur Charitable Fund Karen and Rick Wald Vincent and Anne LaPorte Elizabeth Melcher Bridget and David Waldo Greg Robinson-Riegler Christopher and Esther Miller Devon Washington Sampson Family Dayna Larson Cynthia and Todd Miller Mike Whitmer Charitable Foundation Cecily Lawson Margaret Murtaugh F. John Williams, III Robin Scheib Bruce LeVahn Richard and Jeannette Negri Sydney Williams Larry and Suzann Schmid Stephen and Julie Lime Donovan Nelson Christine Winterkamp Tiffany Schmidt David and Kim Loskota Marie Nelson Shannon and Raymond and Susan Mackay John Wolkerstorfer Ken and Linda Olson Leola Schreurs Robert and Marlene Maeser Two donors wish to Arlene Palmer Thomas Shore Daniel Marcotte remain anonymous. Gareth and Catherine Parry Ivan Sletten Sara Martin James Philippy Karen Sletten Denny and Nancy McGill Linda Prescott Lori Smith

Lawry Circle The Lawry Circle is made up of people who know the quest for a world free of MS must continue. It recognizes individuals who remember the National MS Society through a bequest, gift annuity, life insurance or retirement plan or other deferred contribution.

Thelma Aaby* Carol Becvar Alice Clark* Stephen Ehrlich Carl Ahlgren* – in memory Randall and Beth Behling Ellen Clark* Pauline Ekvall* of June Ahlgren Carl Berg Heather and Tim Clark Thomas Elliott* Arthur Anderson* Irene Bielke* Cortney Dahl Darrel Findlay* Dave and Marian Anderson Claire and Mary Bierschbach Donald Davis* Jeff Fisher Donald Anderson * Kay Briden, Ph.D. Mark and Marilee Davis Elizabeth Freese* Elmer Anderson* Teri Cannon Deborah Dixson Ellen Freese* Holly Anderson F. Willard and Mark Dixson Pam Frey Phil Anderson Jeanette Carlson Rosamund Dols* Helen Fugere* Walter Anderson* David Chaikin Barbara Donnelly* Walter Fuller* Jeanne Angel* Waunita Clare Fran Dovenberg* Austin Gaddis* Virginia Beck* – in honor Adele Clark* Shirley Drake* Anne Gerth of Barb Lattner

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Bob and Karen Golaszewski Duane Kracht* – in Henry Paulson* Elmer Studer* Dolores Groebner* memory of Mary Kracht Jody Payne Trudy Sullivan Margaret Grover* Robert Krenelka* Rose Peters – in honor Heather Svenson Connie Gunderson Warner John Kroeger*– in memory of Marie Paulson Orville Tempel* of Audrey Kroeger Sheldon and Barbara Peterson Jeff Tews and Susan Rather Anna and Jacob Kucera Margery Haaland Jane Piotrowski Ardall Tharaldson* Emilie Lambert* Susan Hagstrum, Ph.D. George Quinn* Mary Ellen Tkatch* Esther Larson* Anne Hallgren Maureen Reeder Hazel Torres* Ethel Larson* Whitney Heber Melissa Reeder Jeanne Voigt Fred LeGrand – in memory Millie Heyer Bridget and Greg David Waldo of Dorothy LeGrand Robinson-Riegler Nancy Hillman Orlette and Frances Long and Christa Hinz-Lambrecht Richard and Wayne Waller* Kirk Jeffrey Norma Roessler Marjean Hoeft and W. S. Walsh* James and Carol Lorenzen Martin Ruesch* Lisa Vecoli Ruth Warde* Elaine Lorton* Cathy and Randall Ann Hoffke Robert Webster* Vickie Lund Schapiro, M.D. Lowell and Katy Holden Beverly Weinreich* Doug Lyon Darr Schreurs Thomas Holtackers, P.T. Margaret Welch* Susan Mackay Raymond and Susan Horsager* Patrick and Ann Welch William and Leola Schreurs Carol Houghtby Janet MacNally Robert Schwan* Lucille Wellington* Mary Ivers Quentin Malmquist* Florence Severson* Perry and Nicole Wells Rachel Hughes Daniel Marcotte Wilma Shadle Cyril Welp* Emma Johnson* Mary Martin* Thomas Shaughnessy* David Wexler* Frank Johnson* Faye Mattison Marte Sheeran Jackie Wexler Robert and Denny and Nancy McGill Marjorie Simenstad* Kelsey Williams Betty* Johnson David McKechnie Bevery Simmelink*– in Donald and Julie Wirth Dennis and Kathy Kahnke James Mulhern honor of Donald Hult Shannon and Miriam Kaitz* John Wolkerstorfer Catherine Murnane* Karen Sletten Charlene Kanniainen* Gloria Yven* Grace Murphy* Robert Smith* Glenn Kelley Delphine Zeuli* Eunice Nelson* Roger Smith* Audrey Kintzi Twelve donors wish to Gloria Nelson* Sally Sperling* Sid and Ethel Kline* remain anonymous. Edmund Nightingale, Ph.D. Jim and Barb Steiner Audrey Koenig* *Deceased Frances Osborne* Genevieve Stellberg* Marlene Kosobucki Harry Paulson, Sr.* Donna Stolfa* 31 The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now — to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t.

We help each person address the challenges of living with MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The Upper Midwest Chapter serves more than 17,000 people living with MS in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, along with several counties in western Wisconsin and one county in Nebraska.

National MS Society 200 12th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415 800-582-5296 MSsociety.org