Jayne Hancock Joins National Multiple Sclerosis Society Board of Trustees

CEO of San Diego-based Digital Marketing Agency Elected to the Pacific South
Coast Chapter of National MS Society
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
JHG (formerly JHG Townsend), the digital marketing agency that combines
strategy, interactive, mobile and public relations to engage brands and drive
their revenues, is proud to announce that CEO Jayne Hancock has been elected to
the Board of Trustees for the Pacific South Coast Chapter of the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The Pacific South Coast Chapter of the National MS Society is committed to
providing comprehensive programs and advocacy to assist and empower the 18,000
people affected by multiple sclerosis in San Diego, Imperial and Orange
counties. The Society strives to mobilize people and resources to drive research
for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone impacted by multiple
sclerosis.

"Jayne brings to our chapter an exceptional skill set earned through her many
years of successful business leadership and community involvement," said Richard
Israel, Pacific South Coast Chapter President. "She possesses the vision and
passion that is so vital to our success. It is with great pleasure that we
welcome Jayne to our Board of Trustees."

Chapter members elect the Board of Trustees once a year, current members of the
board range from accomplished community leaders like Jerry Sanders, the mayor of
San Diego, to local company executives. The programs and services provided by
the Pacific South Coast Chapter are supported through private donations, special
events and grants from foundations; however special event fundraisers account
for the majority of the funds.

"Multiple sclerosis advocacy is an effort close to my heart. Since my father
lived and survived with MS for more than 30 years, I know the great challenges
those affected face on a daily basis," said Jayne Hancock, CEO and president of
JHG. "It`s an honor to be elected to the Board of Trustees. I look forward to
working with the board and chapter members in the ongoing effort to secure
support and resources ultimately leading to a cure for MS."

This September, the Pacific South Coast Chapter is holding Challenge Walk MS.
The 3-day,50-mile coastline walk from Carlsbad to downtown San Diego takes
places September 11-13, 2009. To register or tolearn how you can volunteer and
donate, visit: www.myMSchallenge.com

About Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information within the brain and
between the body and stops people from moving. Every hour in the United States,
someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of
the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to
blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in
any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment
are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed
between the ages of 20 and 50, with more at least two to three times more women
than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 400,000 people
in the U.S., and 2.1 million worldwide.

About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it
doesn`t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS. Last year
alone, through our national office and 50-state network of chapters, we devoted
over $136 million to programs that enhanced more than one million lives.
Locally, the Pacific South Coast Chapter provides programs and services designed
to help the 18,000 people and families affected by MS in San Diego, Orange and
Imperial counties move their lives forward. To move us closer to a world free of
MS, the Society also invested approximately $50 million to support 440 research
projects around the world. Nearly $4 million is spent on MS research in our area
annually. We are people who want to do something about MS NOW. Join the movement
at www.nationalMSsociety.org.

Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference
for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your
health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at
www.nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 (1-800-FIGHT-MS).

About JHG

JHG, a San Diego-based digital marketing agency, focuses on progressive
interactive, mobile and public relations strategies. The company enables brands
in technology, consumer, sports and entertainment sectors to engage the public
and drive revenues. Embracing traditional techniques and disciplines, JHG`s
steadfast vision is to inspire and help businesses through the innovation of the
new digital media. JHG`s roster of clients includes: FLO TV International,
National University System, Rogers Communications, Continuous Computing, Toshiba
America Electronic Components, Yahoo Sports, Tessera, Sendio, VoxOx and more.

Come, experience the future and touch the world. Let us inspire you at
www.jhg.com

JHG
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