HTHT Scientist, Lunar Leslie Steps Up to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

HTHT Scientist Leslie Newman, also known as Lunar Leslie, was featured in the local Hendersonville Citizen Times newspaper this  week. Leslie is an avid hiker, runner and athlete despite being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005.  The Hendersonville Citizen Times article features Leslie and the self defense class she took part in- coined “Disabled but not Defenseless.”

Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system-the brain and the spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength,vision, balance, feeling, and thinking.  MS affects each person differently so understanding the basics about MS is just the first step for people diagnosed with the illness.

Through volunteering and planning fundraisers through community events, Leslie has become an asset to the WNC Multiple Sclerosis community- empowering herself & others affected by MS with the tools needed to live their life to the fullest despite having this unique and comprimising disease. Lunar Leslie remains active and has become a valuable member of the High Touch High Tech team.

As she continues to use her illness for good,  High Touch High Tech is proud to stand with her every step of the way! There are many ways that you can help those affected by this disease. Funds raised for the National MS Socieity go to the medical research that can one day find a cure for this disease.  Read the full article in The Citizen Times by clicking here:  All we can say is …Way to Go Leslie!

 

Get Involved! Check out these opportunities to help fight Multiple Sclerosis…

Bike MS

Are you up for the challenge? And ready for the ride of your life?  With more than 100 unique rides across the nation, you can find the ride that’s just right for you. These fully supported rides not only connect you to more than 100,000 other riders but also to a growing movement to end multiple sclerosis.

Walk MS

Walk MS is a simple, but incrediblely powerful way for you to share in the hope for the future. Walk MS is our rallying point, a place and time for us to stand together and to be together. There are nearly 600 MS walks–join the Walk MS in your community

Mud Run MS

Mud Run MS is a 10k course designed and built by a company with more than 12 years of experience in producing Mud Runs. The course includes boot camp style obstacles, most of which contain water and mud! Help create a world free of MS by registering today. 100% of the money raised by participants will benefit the National MS Society.

Challenge Walk

Accept the challenge to walk 30-50 miles over 2 to 3 days, at any of our nine Challenge Walks across the nation.

Community Events

Are you interested in hosting and creating your own Community Event to raise awareness and fundraise for the MS movement? Let us help you get started!

Other Local Events:

  • The Dinner of Champions is the premier gala event of the National MS Society honoring many of America’s most prestigious corporate leaders.
  • The Women on the Move Luncheon is an education and fundraising luncheon that creates an inspiring, motivational and empowering environment

Volunteer

The gift of time can provide a meaningful experience for you while helping others. Volunteers are vital to the work of the National MS Society. Your valuable skills and fresh perspectives will make a difference for people living with MS.  Contact your local Society office to find out how you can help create a world free of MS. You can also visit VolunteerMatch.com to get started today.

Take Action through Activism

Sign up to be an MS activist. Help turn MS issues into national priorities. Call on public officials to make changes that benefit people living with MS. Thousands are getting involved. Many are individuals who live with MS. Some are friends and family members. And many simply recognize their passion and ability to make a difference.

Programs and Services

Living with MS means the road to wellness is more than treatment of the disease. Equally important are health and wellness strategies, a strong support network of family and friends, satisfying work and leisure activities, a meaningful place in the community, and adequate attention to one’s inner self. The National MS Society offers a variety of programs and services to help you meet those needs.

Corporate Support

Involve your company and colleagues. Join the hundreds of companies that have partnered with the National MS Society through corporate teams, sponsorship, and outright giving.

 

 

After 5 Years, Student Attracted To Doing The Right Thing!

Today, we received a letter from a young student that has been carrying a heavy burden since participating in a High Touch High Tech program almost 5 years ago.  As you can see in the letter below, this young student slipped a few magnets into her pocket while cleaning up from the hands-on workshop that had just taken place in her class.We cant help but smile after reading this letter and would like to commend this young lady on her honesty!

Students Get Moving on Saturday with High Touch High Tech of Atlanta

High Touch High Tech of greater Atlanta got students moving at their Saturday Science workshop! Kids traded in their bikes for beakers for the day as they  became real scientists and got hands-on with real science.  Students from Mr. Perry Cantrell & Ms. Beverly Grahams classes took part in the  “WE DO Lego Robotics” & “Dissection Connection” programs. Kids learned that science is fun as they got moving with robotics and opened up the world of biology with real frogs & earth worms! Check out the pictures below of  High Touch High Tech Atlanta’s sensational Saturday Science event!

High Touch High Tech of Atlanta will be hosting more Saturday Science events this fall and in the spring of 2012. Find out when the next Saturday Science event will be by visiting their website:

High Touch High Tech of Greater Atlanta

Phone: 770.667.9443

Email: info@ScienceMadeFunATL.net

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Not in the Atlanta Area? Find a High Touch High Tech near you by visiting our locations page!

 

Saturday Science Event Was Out Of This World!

 

A big THANK YOU to all who visited us at Barnes & Noble in the Asheville Mall this past Saturday for our Amazing Asteroids & Neptune Nuggets.

Kids of all ages joined us in celebrating the cosmos and we all had a blast at this FREE event! Participants that took the opportunity to sign up for our monthly E-news even got a free take home experiment! Don’t forget, you can find the classification chart for your gems on our website or by clicking here!

Check out these awesome pictures of kids breaking open their Amazing Asteroids & Neptune Nuggets! This day was filled with learning but most importantly…filled with FUN!

 

 

Get Your Students Excited For Science With Our NEW Hands-On Sizzlin’ Science Sampler!

We are happy to announce our NEW hands-on Sizzlin’ Science Sampler!

Let High Touch High Tech of WNC & GSP help introduce your science curriculum and get your students excited for science! Simply select three of our FUN, hands-on, educational experiments and we will create a custom 60-minute program designed specifically for your class! For pricing & reservations- call 800.444.4968 or book online at www.ScienceMadeFunWNC.net
Sizzlin’ Science Sampler ONLY valid for programs booked in WNC & Greenville/Spartanburg SC.

Not in the WNC or GSP area? Visit our locations page to find a High Touch High Tech near you for a full list of available programs and promotions available in your community!