New Jersey Assembly marks National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Inganamort Thanks Chester’s Craig and Carrie Chomiak for Their Advocacy
NEW JERSEY – Assemblyman Michael Inganamort (R-Morris) and Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Bergen) on March 24, marked National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month with a special ceremonial resolution during the Assembly’s voting session.
Inganamort was pleased to welcome fellow Chester residents Craig and Carrie Chomiak to participate in the State House ceremony. Carrie Chomiak serves on the National MS Society’s NJ Metro Chapter Board of Trustees. Craig Chomiak has lived with MS for 33 years.
“Craig and Carrie’s dedication to raising awareness about multiple sclerosis and supporting the National MS Society, on top of everything they put into facing this disease as a family, is an inspiration to all of us,” said Inganamort. “MS is a challenging and unpredictable disease, and it’s essential that we continue to spread awareness, offer support, and invest in finding a cure.”
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that disrupts communication between the brain and body. Symptoms vary from person to person, including fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. There is currently no cure for MS, and its impact can change from day to day and year to year.
“I remain hopeful,” said Craig Chomiak. “Thanks to research advances, community support, and champions like Assemblyman Inganamort and Assemblywoman Swain advocating for our cause, I truly believe a cure—and treatments to reverse the damage—are possible in our lifetime. I’m committed to helping make that future a reality. MS Ends with Us!”
Nearly one million people in the United States and 2.8 million people worldwide live with MS. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society remains a vital resource for those affected by the disease, providing accurate, actionable information and support for individuals and families navigating MS.
“We invite everyone to be part of this movement by joining us at a “Walk MS” event—whether in Roxbury on April 13 or at one of the other Walk MS events closest to them throughout April and May,” said Yasmin Nielsen President of the National MS Society New Jersey Metro Chapter. “Walk MS is a barrier-free, uplifting event where people of all abilities come together in solidarity, showing exactly why our work matters. It’s a day filled with inspiration, hope, and community—because we know that MS Ends with Us.”
To participate in Walk MS: Roxbury or learn more about how you can support MS research and advocacy efforts, please visit National MS Society’s Walk MS page at events.nationalmssociety.org.
