MS Moments

04/22/2026

🧡FREE Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Educational Event – Johnston, IA🧡

Living with MS or caring for someone who is? Join us for a free, live MS educational program designed to inform, support, and connect our local MS community.

✅ Learn more about multiple sclerosis�✅ Get tips that may help support brain health�✅ Hear from leading MS specialists�✅ Learn about an available MS treatment option�✅ Connect with others living with MS and hear real‑life journey stories

📅 When: Thursday, May 21, 2026�⏰ Time: 6:00 PM CST�📍 Where: Trostel’s Greenbriar�5810 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston, IA 50131
🎤 Guest Speaker: Bruce Hughes, MD
👉 Registration is required.�Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit TGMSEvents.com to register.�Need help registering? Call 1‑877‑575‑TGTX (8489) and select option 2.

Attendance is limited to individuals living with MS and a care partner. This event is free, but space is limited—reserve your spot today!

04/21/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you tonight for our MS Moments April Educational Dinner - Service & Therapy Dogs. Thank you for creating an amazing spread Graze Craze.

04/15/2026

If you are a teen or know a teen with MS or a related condition, we cannot speak higher of Mr Oscar Monkey! Attend this event virtually and soak it all in!

Teens with an MS or a similar diagnosis! Join us TODAY at 6pm Central on Zoom!
NOTE: If you are nervous to join, feel free to join with your camera and microphone off. Just sit and see what it is all about! Just send us a message and let us know
https://zoom.us/j/9668176097…
Meeting ID: 966 817 6097
For security reasons, contact us for the passcode

04/01/2026

For those of you that completed your order for your MS Moments MS Awareness shirts, they are ready! An email was sent to those individuals who purchased with the below details, if you purchased one but have not received an email please check your junk email for an email from katieblaha@msmomentsia.onmicrosoft.com - if you don't have an email there please email Katie directly!

Pick Up from Salon 86 tomorrow 4/1/26 from 4-6 PM. There will be a table at the studio with your t-shirt waiting for you! (If you cannot make that time work, please let us know and we can arrange something else!)

Thank you again for your support!

03/31/2026

This Slaps!

Actual conversation today:

Facebook team: It's exciting we are really close to 20,000 followers on our FB page.
Union Prez: Well let's get it up to 20k then

FB Guy: We're trying bossman, it's just that some of our posts slap and others don't slap as much.

Union Prez: What in the world does that mean?

FB Team: Slap is a term our generation uses sir for when something has Rizz

Union Prez: Say what?!?

FB Team: You know, like when you're mewing and look in the mirror and think I'm cookin' while mogging, ain't no skibidi in my aura. Daddy ain't sus.

Union prez: ...

FB Team:...

Union prez: what about a simple tee giveaway?

FB Team: That's a great idea dawg! We gonna give away a shirt no cap.

Union prez: I'm getting old. Just tell the people to like our page, like this post, share it, and we'll pick a winner. Must be done by Friday at midnight. We'll send them a tee of their choice size, some stickers, and a nice RTIC water bottle.

FB Team: You got it!

03/31/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Michelle Jordan! 🎉

We’re excited to honor Michelle Jordan, owner of Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery as the MS Moments 2025 Do It Yourself Award Winner! 🏆

This award celebrates individuals who roll up their sleeves and turn passion into action—and Michelle does exactly that. Through her creativity, leadership, and unwavering commitment, she has gone above and beyond to support MS Moments and Iowa families living with MS.

Michelle’s hands‑on approach and generous spirit perfectly capture what the Do It Yourself Award represents: community-driven impact, grassroots support, and a willingness to make a difference however—and whenever—needed.

👉 Join us in congratulating Michelle!

Leave a message of thanks or share how her efforts and Wild Hogs Saloon have helped support the MS community. 💛

03/25/2026

🧡 Congratulations, Wendi Smith, Owner of Body Mechanix by Wendi, LLC! 🧡

We are deeply honored to recognize Wendi Smith as the recipient of the first-ever Mikki Smith Random Acts of Kindness Award at the MS Moments Gala. 🌟

This award—named in memory of Wendi’s beloved sister, Mikki Smith—is a powerful tribute to the love, compassion, and kindness Wendi carries forward every day. Her generosity and unwavering dedication to uplifting Iowa families living with MS embody the very spirit of this award.

Wendi, your commitment to keeping Mikki’s legacy alive through simple acts of kindness continues to inspire all of us. Your heart, your strength, and your passion for helping others truly represent what MS Moments is all about.

👉 Join us in celebrating Wendi!
Drop a message of congratulations or share a story of how her kindness has touched your life.

03/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Hadley Kos! 🎉

We are proud to honor Hadley Kos as the MS Moments 2025 Steve Campbell Passion Award Winner! 🏆

This award recognizes individuals whose dedication, heart, and unwavering passion uplift Iowa families living with MS—and Hadley embodies that spirit in every way. Her commitment to strengthening our community, supporting local nonprofits, and championing families facing the challenges of multiple sclerosis continues to make a lasting impact across Iowa.

Hadley, thank you for leading with compassion, authenticity, and purpose. Your work reflects the very mission of MS Moments: ensuring Iowa families with MS never face their journey alone.

👉 Join us in celebrating Hadley! Drop a note of congratulations or share a moment where her passion has inspired you.

03/25/2026

✨ Join Us for a Free MS Educational Event! ✨
If you or someone you care about is living with Relapsing MS (RMS) or Primary Progressive MS (PPMS), you’re invited to a special in‑person program designed to educate, empower, and connect.

🧡 What to Expect:
• Learn about treatment options for RMS and PPMS from an MS expert
• Hear why OCREVUS® or OCREVUS ZUNOVO™ may be options to consider
• Listen to an inspiring story from someone living with MS
• Connect with others in the MS community

🗓 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM CT (Check‑in begins 30 minutes prior)
📍 District 36 Wine Bar & Grille
1375 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023

🎤 Presented by:
• Bruce L. Hughes, MD, Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center
• Leann, Person Living with Relapsing MS / Primary Progressive MS

👉 Space is limited—advance registration is strongly encouraged!

Register at: www.ocrevus.com/events
Or call: 1‑844‑OCREVUS (1‑844‑627‑3887)

This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who understand MS. Hope to see you there! 🧡