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Take Part in the May 50K Fitness Challenge

MS Ireland is calling on participants of all ages and abilities to take up the month-long May 50K fitness challenge in May in the run up to World MS Day on May 30th.

Watch Back: On Ending up in a Wheelchair Webinar

In our latest Unspeakable Bits webinar, host Trevis L Gleason discussed "On Ending Up in a Wheelchair" with mental health professionals, wheelchair advocates, and people leading fulfilling lives with wheelchairs. Our panellists included:

John Fulham, Public Engagement Manager for the Irish Wheelchair Association
Emma Rogan, internationally recognised advocate for inclusion and disability rights
Declan Groeger, disability advocate and founding member of the MS & Me blog.

Watch the video below:

C is for Comorbidities Willeke on MS and Related Conditions

As part of our A to Z of MS series, Willeke discusses C is for comorbidities.

New Assistive Device to Help People with MS Play Guitar

A new research project led by Dr. Isabelle Killane from TU Dublin is developing an assistive device to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) play the guitar. The device aims to make it easier for individuals with MS to overcome challenges like muscle weakness and tremors that affect their ability to play. This research is completed by Mr Sean Brady, a final year Mechanical Engineering Degree student.

New Research Request on Community-Based Healthcare

Áine Gorman, a 3rd-year PhD student in Health Economics at University College Cork, is inviting public and patient (PPIE) contributors to take part in an important research project. The study aims to explore individuals' preferences for community-based healthcare services for those living with neuro-physical disabilities. Your input will help shape a survey that reflects what matters most to patients and their families.