Multiple Sclerosis Society plans luncheon, reception and auction

CANFIELD -- The Ohio Buckeye Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its third annual "Women Against MS" luncheon July 14 at Tippecanoe Country Club.
A pre-event reception and Chinese auction will begin at 11 a.m. that day, with the luncheon and program set for noon.
Keynote speaker will be Suzanne Carroll Witherell, a radio and television personality from the Toledo area who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis nine years ago. She will discuss how she has been able to build a successful career in the media and advertising world while battling the disease.
Presentation of the Estelle Colello Memorial Woman of Courage Award will be made to Joan Firestine in honor of her contributions to the care and support of those in the Mahoning Valley who live with MS.
To attend
Tickets for the fund-raiser are $50, and corporate and group tables for eight start at $500. For information or to purchase a ticket call Chris Knupp at (800) 667-7131, Ext. 44 or visit the Web site at www.MSohiobuckeye.org.
Corporate sponsors of the event are Serono, The DeBartolo Corp. and Commercial Metal Forming. Honorary chairwoman is Denise DeBartolo York, and Helen Beshara is chairwoman of the event.