History Who Started the MS Association of King County and Why? A woman named Martha MacFarlane started the Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County in 1956. She believed that there was a need for an agency that would provide more direct services to enable people with MS in our community to live fuller, healthier, more independent lives.

Within a year Martha applied for and was accepted to be a part of the United Way of King County. The MS Association of King County has been a direct service, United Way agency ever since.

Martha's mission in 1956 is the same mission we embrace today. It is our mission to enhance the quality of life of people with MS and their families by providing rehabilitation, education and social services. What services does the MS Assoc. of King County provide?  

• Information and Referral
• Case Management - Social Work Services
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Swim and Movement-Exercise Classes
• Volunteer Support Services
  (i.e. peer support, household help, pool assistance..)
• Newly Diagnosed Support Group
• Living with MS Support Groups
• Mental Health Counseling
• Public Education and Lending Library

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The Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County
753 North 35th St., Suite 208, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-633-2606      Fax: 206-633-2920
Email: info@msakc.org