Mary Johnson sent in this letter to the editor about Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week:

You may know of a mother, father, sibling or co-worker who has been affected by multiple sclerosis. This chronic and often disabling disease attacks the central nervous system.

I am one affected by the disease. My legs may ache, drag and I become extremely fatigued. My future is bright with new medications and promising research for a cure.

Family, friends and the community support is greatly appreciated. The library offers a room for our support group to meet the third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Thank you to everyone for your help and support.

March 2 to 8 is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society number in Minneapolis is (612) 335-7900.

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For more information about multiple sclerosis click here.  Are there others in the community diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? What is the local support network like?