MedSupport FSF International is dedicated to
educating and assisting persons with Multiple Sclerosis, their caregivers and their
families. We offer caring, support, and information through a variety of interactive
moderated forums and chat areas as well as a monthly newsletter and a wide range of
"links" to other sources of information about Multiple Sclerosis. We also offer
a toll free 800 number for those occasions when a more "human" touch is needed.
This 800 number is staffed 24 hours a day by MedSupport staff.
Our goal is to provide a stress-free, flame-free online environment. We recognize that
no matter what level of disability there may be, many of the problems we must deal with on
a daily basis are the same.
MedSupport: Friends Supporting Friends was founded in 1994. MedSupport FSF
International became a nonprofit organization in the State of Florida on June 27,
1996, and received our Federal 501c (3) status on February 14, 1997. We are in need on
contributions. Checks may be made payable to MedSupport FSF International and mailed to
3132 Timberview Drive, Dunedin, FL 34698. Donations are tax deductible.
Volunteers for regional coordinators, Fund raising committee volunteers and many other
positions needed. Let's make a difference today!
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To educate and support the Multiple Sclerosis patient, their caregivers and their
families.
To educate and inform the Multiple Sclerosis patient about the wide range of services
available to them through traditional and non-traditional resources.
To educate and inform the general population about Multiple Sclerosis and the many
facets of the disease.
To provide the Multiple Sclerosis patient, their caregivers and families a forum to
discuss and interact with similar persons via the Internet; and to provide moderated chats
allowing for ongoing online support and establishment of relationships with other persons
in similar situations.
To assist and enable the Multiple Sclerosis patient to get online, thereby having a
means of contact and socialization as well as support and information.
We feel that it is imperative that all persons regardless of their financial status
should have access to any or all of the information/resources that we provide and there is
never any membership fees or dues.
President and CEO
Susan J. Mark
Executive Vice President
Lynda Esser
Director of Fundraising; Secretary
Peggy Pitkin
Treasurer
Fon D. Mark
Assistant Forums Director; Patient Advocacy
Linda Mahoney
Director,Conference Coordinator
Angela Pittman-Smith
Forums Director
Deb Watkins
Robert F. Clark, Ph.D
Assistant Professor at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN (615) 327-6012
Emphasis: Alzheimer's Disease Research
Degree Emphasis: Molecular Biology
Richard S. Clark, M.D.
Retired Surgeon of 35 years
Current Emphasis: Bariatric Physician
Part-time ER Trauma Physician
J. Lamar Freed, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Providing Evaluations and psychotherapy
Serving adults, older adults and couples
Steven C. Kanten, PhD
President/CEO
Kanten Communication International
Providing communications training to adults in business
Comments, suggestions on web pages or technical problems or for a link contact
Sue Mark at:
or at webmaster@medsupport.org
Our board of directors is a "working" board, all of us
except the treasurer have M.S. We are ALL volunteers.
Please address any questions to the appropriate board member for that
area.
For additional information call 1-800-793-0766 or send mail to:
MedSupport FSF International
3132 Timberview Drive
Dunedin, Florida 34698
