MS Ireland encourages women to get active for multiple sclerosis
Sign-up now open for VHI Women’s Mini Marathon taking place on 1st June 2015
Ireland. Wednesday, 4th March 2015:Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, the national organisation providingvital services and support to the whole MS community, is encouraging Irish women throughout the country to get active for MS and sign-up for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon taking place on Monday, 1st June 2015.
Multiple sclerosis is the most common disabling neurological condition of young adults in Ireland, with over two-thirds of the 8,000 Irish people affected being women. Many of these women are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. This is a time when most people are planning for the future, possibly considering travel, progressing their careers or planning a family. A diagnosis of MS can often make it more difficult for a person to make these plans for the future. There is currently no known cause or cure for the condition.
“Without a doubt, exercise has a positive effect on all of us and there is significant evidence to suggest that physical activity can improve many of the symptoms of MS such as walking mobility, fatigue and mood,” comments Ava Battles, Chief Executive, MS Ireland.
Battles continues: "I’m constantly inspired by the women with MS that I meet – their strength, hopeful outlook for the future and unwavering determination not to allow their MS to define them.MS Ireland hopes to highlight this positive outlook and encourage women to take part in this fantastic event to show their support for Irish women living with MS”.
Funds raised by women participating for MS Ireland will support information, specialised services and resources to the MS community in Ireland.
To register to participate in the 2015 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon on behalf of MS Ireland please visit.
For further information please contact:
Caitriona Hughes
MS Ireland
Tel: (01) 678 1600
Email:
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About Multiple Sclerosis:
Multiple Sclerosis is the most common disabling neurological disorder of young adults and affects more than 8,000 people in Ireland. MS is a disease that affects the motor, sensory and cognitive functioning of the body, usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age. The variance in presence, severity and duration of symptoms coupled with the intermittent and progressive nature of MS impacts not only the person with MS but also family. There is no known cause or cure for MS.
About MS Ireland
MS Ireland is the national organisation providing information, vital services and support to the MS community.The organisation provides a wide range of specialised services and resources on a national, regional and local level. Services include: Regional Community Worker programmes for one-to-one support; physiotherapy; symptom management courses; newly diagnosed sessions and the MS Information Line, one of the first services used in the time leading up to or following a diagnosis. The MS Care Centre is the only national respite and therapy centre for people with MS in Ireland.
More than two-thirds of the 8,000 people living with MS in Ireland access these resources and all those affected by the condition rely on MS Ireland to advocate on their behalf on any issues which will impact their quality of life.
MS Ireland's main goals as an organisation, are Services Provision; Information; Fundraising; and Research, co-operating with the medical, scientific, social and caring professions to promote scientific research into the cause of, cure for and management of MS, and the alleviation of medical and social symptoms.
MS Ireland staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting people living with MS, their families and carers.
Media Contact:
Orla Gough
MS Ireland
Mob: 0857360119