Shemar Moore And His Mother Marilyn Moore Is Honored At The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Shemar Moore, best known for his role as “FBI Special Agent Derek Morgan” on the hit CBS show, Criminal Minds, was honored at the 40th annual Dinner of Champions, sponsored by and benefiting the National MS Society in Southern California. The gala event took place on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. The event raises funds that support the National MS Society’s vital programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with MS, as well as cutting-edge research worldwide for better treatments and a cure.

Moore has been a major supporter and contributor to the National MS Society for ten years through the annual Bike MS: Coastal Challenge cycling event in honor of his mother, Marilyn, who lives with MS and will also be honored with this year’s Dorothy Corwin “Spirit of Life” Award. Moore commented, “When something hits you close to home, you’ll do whatever you can to help give that person a better quality of life.” In addition to fundraising with his Criminal Minds’ teammates, Moore also brought his apparel company, Baby Girl, on board as a corporate sponsor for Bike MS, donating a portion of sales to the National MS Society. “Baby Girl gear is a fun, silly, and sexy way to support the fight for a cure for MS,” said Moore. “Originally started to support my mother, it has now turned into a global movement.” Moore’s continued efforts to bring awareness and raise funds will be a welcome addition to the Los Angeles Dinner of Champions, which has raised nearly $50 million for people with MS since 1993.