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MSA Awareness Proclamations

At MSA NJ, we are dedicated to raising awareness about Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and providing support to those who have been affected by it. Through the hard work and perseverance of people who are passionate about the cause, we have received multiple system atrophy awareness month proclamations from local, state and federal governments. These proclamations provide hope to individuals and families affected by MSA, and demonstrate that there is increasing recognition of this debilitating disorder. Join our mission to spread awareness and support those impacted by MSA.

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Request a Proclamation

Multiple  System Atrophy Awareness Month Proclamation

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You can help! Please consider being the MSA Ambassador for your city and/or state leading March Awareness activities.

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Start by requesting a proclamation in your area. MSA NJ and the MSA Coalition have partnered in this awareness endeavor since 2013 and are very close to accomplishing the goal of having all 50 states proclaim March as MSA Awareness month! Sample materials and state contact information are available here at this site to assist you. 

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Publicity through press releases, sharing links on Facebook, and spreading the word is especially important as we plan March events. It is a great time for fundraising efforts too. And sharing your ideas and activities will help others to host initiatives. Big or small, every effort matters. 

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Please sign up and help us to support MSA Awareness, bringing us closer to our dream of research, better treatment, and ultimately a cure! 

View Past MSA Proclamations

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Steps to Obtain a New Proclamation
From Your Government Officials

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Step 1 Locate the contact information for the government office to receive the proclamation request. Click here to view the list of all US Governors. State guidelines for obtaining proclamations may be available, so search the site. Many states accept the requests through online submission or email features. If specific guidelines are stated, follow those provided, otherwise, follow the procedure outlined here.
 
Step 2 Carefully read the sample proclamation and enter specific accurate information for the city or state in which the proclamation is being requested.
 
Step 3 Carefully read the sample letter and enter specific information, including contact information. Optionally, it would be appropriate to add a personal statement, perhaps a relationship to someone with MSA as a motivation for making this request.

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Step 4 Provide some additional Information on Multiple System Atrophy, such as any pamphlets, websites, or other resources available.  Resources

Step 5 Submit the materials through the website, by email, or regular mail as appropriate to the state procedures. You may want to send a hard copy via mail in addition to your electronic submission.
 
Step 6 Follow-up in two to three weeks if there has been no reply. You may also want to get assistance from your local representative or state Senate/Assembly Health Committees.

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Step 7 Please complete the form at this site listing your name, contact information, location of requested proclamation, and status – please update after submission and send a photo of the proclamation via email to contact@msanj.org. Our goal is to track progress and try to get all 50 states involved! We will also share successes on social media.

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Step 8 Upon receiving a proclamation, please consider the following activities to expand awareness. Proclamation Activities

 

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Download Sample Proclamation Tools

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Sample Proclamation Request Letter

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Sample Proclamation

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Sample Proclamation Press Release

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If you need the letter in another format, please contact us.

2022 Proclamations

MSA Awareness Month Proclamations
2022

2021 Proclamations

MSA Awareness Month Proclamations
2021

2020 Proclamations

MSA Awareness Month Proclamations
2020

2019-2014 Proclamations

MSA Awareness Month Proclamations
2019-2014