NEW YORK, CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2005-- National MS Society, MSWorld(R), Biogen Idec and Elan Continue Tradition with Newly Expanded Awards Program Featuring a Youth Category The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), MSWorld(R), Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation, plc announced today the start of the second annual MS Leaders of Hope awards, a program designed to recognize people with MS and their family and friends who have responded to the daily challenges of the disease in ways that uniquely inspire others. The online program, which begins today, will recognize the most inspiring entries in each of seven different categories. The winner in each category will receive $1,000, as well as a trip for two to the National MS Society’s National Conference to be held this year in Atlanta, Georgia, November 9 - 11. Winners will be presented with their awards at the conference and profiled on www.msleadersofhope.com.
