Reviewed by: Grace Howard
How you can grow your network + make a big impact helping locals living with MS
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Want to level up your leadership, expand your network, and make a real impact? We have a great opportunity—the 2025 National MS Society’s Leadership Challenge in Birmingham.
Read on to find out why you’ll want to register now for this incredible opportunity featuring everything from an exciting kick-off event featuring a keynote speaker from UAB on February 26 to a service project later this year that impacts thousands of lives in Alabama.
About the 2025 MS Leadership Challenge in Birmingham
As part of this year’s MS Leadership Challenge in Birmingham, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with top executives, sharpen your business skills, and expand your network.
You’ll also help the National MS Society in its mission to help those affected by MS and their families by taking part in important fundraising activities.
If you aren’t familiar, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease targeting the central nervous system, causing vision issues, muscle weakness, and coordination problems. There are nearly one million people in the US living with MS—more than 5,000 here in Alabama.
This year, the MS Leadership Challenge in Birmingham has a fundraising goal of $65,000. With your help, they can reach it.
BONUS: There’s no exact age, professional title requirements, or fees needed to join. The MS Society is looking for individuals with the passion, care and drive of impacting people each and every day. Plus, it’s free!
“I’m very excited to see this cohort of young Birmingham executives support this group’s important mission of combating MS through funding research to accelerating cures, improving healthcare access/outcomes, and other initiatives. To see them take advantage of some great networking opportunities along the way of impacting those living with MS is incredible.”
Walker Beauchamp, Hoar Construction, Chair + Alumni of the Leadership Challenge
2025 MS Leadership Challenge events + projects in Birmingham
Wondering what kind of events and projects you’ll get to be part of as a member of the MS 2025 Leadership Challenge in Birmingham?
This year, there will be a number of exciting opportunities. Here’s a look at the agenda:
- 2025 MS Leadership Challenge Kickoff
- What: Meet fellow Leadership Challenge participants + hear featured speaker Dr. Khurram Bashir MD of UAB Medicine share all he’s doing to cure MS.
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 8-10AM
- Where: National MS Society Birmingham, 2200 Woodcrest Pl, Ste 230, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Networking Mixer hosted by Dread River Distillery + Bham Now
- What: Challenge members and a guest will enjoy a night of networking with fellow MS members and Leadership Challenge alums, free appetizers + more.
- When: Tuesday, March 11 | 6-8:30PM
- Where: Dread River Distillery, 2400 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Service Project—Walk MS: Birmingham
- What: Leadership Challenge members will take part in running this special fundraising walk + see first-hand how they directly impact those living with MS.
- When: Saturday, April 12 | 9AM
- Where: Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
- Graduation Ceremony
- What: Celebrate the graduates of the 2025 Leadership Challenge with friends + family.
- When: Wednesday, May 7 | 6-8PM
- Where: The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
“The Birmingham Leadership Class is a long-standing campaign for the National MS Society. This allows young professionals to network with their peers, learn new skills, and, most importantly, support an incredible mission.
There are over 5,000 people who live with MS in the state of Alabama, and they are counting on your support. Please join us and sign up today!”
Rebecca Habermann, President, National MS Society of Alabama – Louisiana – Mississippi
Are you ready to champion for a world without MS? Register now for the National MS Society’s 2025 Leadership Challenge in Birmingham.
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