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Council declares May 30 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day; local advocates urge support
Summary
The Syracuse Common Council adopted a resolution designating May 30, 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day. MS ambassadors told the council about symptoms, local support networks and asked for donations to the MS Walk; a Blue Cross Blue Shield study citation was presented as part of their remarks.
The Syracuse Common Council adopted a resolution declaring May 30, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day and heard remarks from local MS advocates.
During the presentation of item 56, an MS ambassador for the National MS Society described MS as a chronic neurological disease that affects people worldwide, summarized common symptoms and urged early diagnosis and community support. The speaker said local groups such as Upstate Neurological Center, the National MS Society and MS Resources of Central New York have been working to increase awareness and supports.
"MS may be a diagnosis, but it's not a destiny," the speaker said, urging donations to the MS Walk and noting that most donations support research and patient services.
The presentation included a claim that a Blue Cross Blue Shield study showed Syracuse has the highest prevalence of MS in the nation; the transcript records that claim as presented by the speaker. The council adopted the resolution recognizing MS Awareness Day by voice vote.
The advocates cited prevalence figures for MS globally and in the U.S. and described local networks of care and advocacy; they encouraged community members to participate in local fundraising and awareness events.
The council recorded the adoption of the resolution in the meeting minutes and invited the advocates to address the chamber during the meeting.
