For as long as the National MS Society has been around it’s made outstanding strides to keep the nation informed and up-to-date about the latest developments in MS research and programs to help those suffering with MS and their families.
The NMSS has been able to do these things with the help of its donors, event participants, and corporate sponsors, and continues to do so by reaching across U.S. borders. In support of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation’s (MSIF) global initiatives, the U.S. National MS Society has teamed with more than 60 countries for World MS Day, the first ever of which is May 27, 2009.
Today and this week more than 200 events will be hosted around the world to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis and build global collaboration efforts to rid the world of this debilitating disease. The focus of World MS Day is on the needs of those suffering from MS, the lack of resources in many countries to properly diagnose and treat MS, and the need for continued research to help end the disease.
People with MS are asked to come together on World MS Day to share their stories, contribute time and funds to support programs that help MS sufferers move on with their lives, and encourage their legislative representatives to make moves in a direction that will ensure people living with MS can live fulfilling, motivated, and comfortable lives.
MS is one of the most common neurological diseases found among 20- to 30-year-olds around the world. The disease affects twice as many women as men and as many as 60% of those diagnosed with MS will experience long-term disability.
It’s not too late to contribute to the World MS Day cause! If you’d like to know more about World MS Day events in your area, go to WorldMSDay.org, and for more information about the National MS Society, its nationwide Bike MS and Walk MS events, and the work its doing to increase MS awareness, go to NMSS.org.
