The retreat is open to young adults ages 18-40 who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. While our community is mostly based in the United States, we do have some community members from across the globe who are welcome to attend the retreat. If you are coming from outside the United States, you must research and complete the steps necessary to visit the US as a tourist, which might include obtaining a visa or other travel authorization. MS, I’mpossible cannot assist with this process, so please plan ahead before registering. 

1. We understand that traveling brings its own set of challenges and anxieties. If this is your first retreat with MS, I’mpossible, you are welcome to bring a parent, partner, or aide to support you on your trip. Guests are welcome to join most of our retreat activities and stay in a hotel room with you, but MS, I’mpossible can’t financially support their travel. 

2. If this is not your first retreat, we highly encourage you to attend without a guest to allow room for newcomers. If you would still like to bring a guest, please arrange for their own travel and accommodations. 

1. Registration is a two-step process. First, please complete this registration form. Second, attend our required all-community orientation session hosted May 7th at 5pm PST/8pm EST.  

2. If you cannot attend this orientation, please contact Joey as soon as possible at joey@ms-impossible.org to arrange an alternative. 

Our retreat participants are partnered 2 per room. We make all efforts to take into account your preferences, sleeping habits, room needs, and more (which we encourage you to detail in the registration form). For those who need private accommodation for medical or other reasons, please indicate so in the registration form, and we will reach out to discuss with you. We cannot guarantee that everyone who requests a room alone will be able to do so, given hotel availability. 

MS, I’mpossible does not charge you anything to attend the retreat, and while you are in Seattle, we cover transportation to events, lodging, and meals. Incidentals and other expenses like gifts, souvenirs, etc. are not covered by MS, I’mpossible. The only expense we ask you to cover is your transportation to and from Seattle. 

If getting to Seattle for the retreat is a barrier, please indicate that on your registration form, and we will follow up to discuss. We are able to offer a limited number of travel awards of up to $400 each. 

We host a monthly meetup on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, which is a great time to meet the community, ask questions, and get to know your potential retreat buddies. We also will be hosting 3 orientation sessions leading up to the event: a mandatory orientation on May 7th, and an optional orientation on July 16th and September 8th. These are great opportunities to meet new people attending the retreat, ask questions, and understand the full expectations for the retreat. 

If you realize you aren’t able to attend the retreat, we encourage you to notify us as soon as possible so we can open that spot to someone else. Registration closes August 19th and we need a final count by that date for the hotel.