March 2011

Organ Donation: Pass it On
Give a Gift of Life

Cartoon of a woman in a hospital bed with family wishing her well.

A gift with a major impact—one that will long be remembered with gratitude—takes just a bit of preparation. When you become an organ donor, you can save the lives of several people. Read more about organ donation.




The Mystery of Multiple Sclerosis
No Simple Explanation

Cartoon of a woman describing symptoms to her doctor.

In the worst cases, multiple sclerosis can bring partial or complete paralysis. Researchers don’t yet know what causes this disease or how to cure it, but they’ve been making progress on both fronts. Read more about multiple sclerosis.

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