Susan Collins dedicated 32 years of her life in various roles within the National MS Society within the Georgia office. Affectionately known as "Miss Susie", she lived a quiet, humble life — not owning or driving a car, she walked to a bus stop where she rode a bus, then train to work, 20 miles every day.
Miss Susie was inspired by Society event participants, donors and those living with MS. She devoted her life to helping change the world for people affected by MS but with minimal fanfare. She was known to be very private and modest, and for her devotion to the MS Society.
After Miss Susie passed away at the age of 71, the Society received a $250,000 bequest from her estate™[-]a surprising and powerful demonstration of her inspiration and commitment for the Society's mission that was cultivated over three decades.
Miss Susie was an integral and beloved part of the Georgia staff, serving as the de facto editor and archivist. Before settling in Atlanta, Miss Susie attended the University of Michigan. After graduation, she modeled professionally in Chicago and New York, and then held administrative assistant positions for renowned professors at Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Miss Susie's dedication to the Society's mission, and her direct experiences with those dedicated to the MS movement throughout more than 30 years, inspired her to leave a legacy that will continue to make a resounding impact on the lives of people with MS.
Generous gifts from people passionate about the MS Movement ensure that the work of the National MS Society will continue until cures are uncovered. Whether you would like to put your donation to work today or benefit the Society after your lifetime, a planned gift will help stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end this disease forever.
To learn more about your giving options and the benefits available, visit our planned giving website or contact giftplanning@nmss.org.