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When Andy Walsh from Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, laces up his shoes this May, it’s about far more than distance. As someone living with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), Andy is taking on the May 50K for the second year in a row—not just to stay active, but to raise awareness, inspire others, and prove that life with MS can still be full of strength and hope. Register for the May 50k here

In our latest Unspeakable Bits webinar, host Trevis L Gleason explored the difficult but important topic of "Neglect, Abuse, Coercive Control and MS" with experts in safeguarding and mental health.

Our panellists included:

• Patricia Rickard-Clarke, Chairperson of Safeguarding Ireland
• Tim Hanley, General Manager of the HSE Safeguarding Office

Progressive MS Alliance Global webcast: Putting people with MS at the centre of research. Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 11:00 am EDT, 4:00 pm BST, 5:00 pm CEST. Register Now to join the discussion!

Want to know more about multiple sclerosis (MS) and how it’s diagnosed? Join the free online course ‘MS Diagnosis and Symptoms’ and learn about one of the most important moments in the MS journey – diagnosis.

As part of our A to Z of MS series, Trevis discusses F is for Fish

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Join us for The Unspeakable Bits Webinar on Neglect, Abuse, and Multiple Sclerosis, taking place on Thursday, 17th April at 7pm. Our host Trevis Gleason will be joined by Patricia Rickard-Clarke, Chair, Safeguarding Ireland and Tim Hanley, General Manager of the HSE Safeguarding Office.

Register for free in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82419054576?pwd=w9XqKRSseU3k0S1dHKAl4ZBVIwU6xs.1

In January I started an exciting new chapter as the membership and community engagement coordinator at the European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP). This role is both inspiring and challenging, offering me the incredible opportunity to contribute to the MS community on a larger scale.

Emily White, a PhD student at King’s College London, is conducting a survey to support individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience sexual difficulties (SDs). 

How do we discover a sense of purpose after our lives have been turned upside down and inside out? When does our sense ‘turn’ from darkness to a brighter state of being? For Emma Rogan, the answer lies in being part of the European effort.