Event Details
Wondering what to expect at Together for a Cure: Philadelphia? You’ve come to the right place.
Here is everything you need to know including the schedule of events, our honoree(s) and how to register as a participant, sponsor or volunteer.
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Join Us
As a Guest
Individual Ticket: $200
Table of 8: $1,500As a Sponsor
Our sponsors make this event possible. Through cash or in-kind donations, sponsors allow us to direct more dollars to fuel breakthroughs and help those affected by MS live their best lives.
Sponsorship opportunities available include recognition benefits and so much more. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society would love to customize your benefits as appropriate to your unique marketing and community outreach goals.
For questions about sponsorship, contact stephanie.marakowski@nmss.org to learn more.
As a Volunteer
Each year, thousands of people across the country join the MS volunteer team. From planning event details and calling past participants to providing support for at the event, volunteers make it happen, and are the foundation of why MS fundraising events are so successful.
Contact us to learn how you can get involved.
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What to Expect
Date & Location
- Thursday, September 15, 2022
- Registration & Auction: 11:00am to 12pm
- Program: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- Bartram’s Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
View photos from Women Against MS 2019
What to Wear
Business Casual
Tickets & Tables
Ticket and table sales close on September 14, 2022. Contact Stephanie Marakowski at 267-765-5113 if interested in purchasing a table/tickets after this date.
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Keynote Speaker
Mitzi Joi Williams
MD, FAAN, Board Certified Neurologist & MS Specialist,
Founder & CEO of Joi Life Wellness GroupMitzi Joi Williams is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellowship trained Multiple Sclerosis Specialist who serves as the Founder & CEO of the Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center in Smyrna, GA.
She is considered a subject matter expert in Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis and Health Disparities. Dr. Williams has over 15 years of experience in the field of Multiple Sclerosis. She received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and received her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Morehouse School of Medicine also in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship, Neurology Residency, and Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship at Georgia Health Sciences University (formerly MCG) in Augusta, GA, where she received numerous accolades and served as Chief Resident of the Neurology Residency Program.
Dr. Williams has spearheaded and participated in multiple steering committees and work groups to further research in underserved populations with MS with a focus on the African American population. She has recently joined efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials and educate the community about the importance of research participation. Through collaborations with national and international committees, she advocates for people living with MS to share in the decision-making process with their healthcare teams to combat this disease. Dr. Williams is the author of “MS Made Simple: The Essential Guide to Understanding Your Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis.” She continues to live out her mission to provide personalized Multiple Sclerosis Care delivered with expertise, compassion and joy.
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Safety and COVID-19
Thank you for your generous support – we are excited to celebrate with you safely. We've planned every detail of this event with the health and safety of our attendees, volunteers, and staff as our highest priority. Learn more about COVID-19 safety and what to expect.