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Join us this December for the return of the MS Ireland Advent Calendar Challenge from the 1st to the 24th! Each day reveals a new challenge – that's 24 days and 24 chances to make a real impact. By taking part, you’ll be directly supporting people living with Multiple Sclerosis across Ireland.
Join the Challenge and Get Your Advent Calendar Pack!
When you register, you will receive your own Advent Calendar Challenge pack to help you track your progress over the course of December.
- Register with enthuse to create a fundraising page: https://multiplesclerosisofireland.enthuse.com/cf/the-advent-challenge
- Then, join our Facebook group here
MS Ireland's host Trevis L Gleason and a panel of international experts discussed MS at the End of Life and the more serious complications that very rarely affect people living with multiple sclerosis. Together, they explored ways to understand, prevent, and manage these issues.
Watch 'MS at the End of Life' webinar recording below.
Join us on Wednesday, November 27th, at 7pm for the Unspeakable Bits Webinar and explore what’s ahead for people with MS in 2025.
Register for free HERE
The Southern Regional Office will host an online six week fatigue management programme - FACETS - starting Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
The FACETS programme (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive Behavioural and Energy Effective Techniques to Life Style) is based on a programme developed by researchers at Bournemouth University in the UK. There is lots of evidence that this programme is effective in helping people with MS manage their fatigue.
Commitment is required for the six weeks to ensure that you get the most out of the course.
What the latest budget updates mean for our MS community, so far, and how they could impact care and support.
Hi, I am Orla Marron, the MS Readathon ambassador. I am excited to share that I will be reading and fundraising from the 1st of November to the 15th of December. I will be doing this alongside my children, Kyle and Katie, and their classmates at St. Michael’s National School in Donaghmoyne, Co Monaghan.
By picking up a book, you will not only enjoy a great story, but you will also be helping to raise funds to support the 10,000+ people living with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland. There is still plenty of time to join us and make a difference—register here: MS Readathon
You can read my story below or watch a short video here where I discuss my MS journey and the importance of the 2024 MS Readathon.
Join the FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre for their first 'My Moving Brain' event promoting brain health awareness and inclusivity in sport on November 16, 2024, from 1.30pm at Blackrock College, Dublin.
Launched at the National Conference on November 7th, this impactful animation by ATU graduate Gerry Gallagher vividly portrays MS fatigue and other hidden symptoms. Now available to view, it aims to foster understanding and connection for those affected by MS.
Watch the video below:
MS Ireland has launched the "Your Vote Matters" guide for the upcoming general election, helping voters and candidates engage on key issues for people affected by MS. The guide offers questions to ask candidates, aiming to foster awareness and policy commitment on topics like healthcare access and workplace inclusion. For details, see the full manifesto here.
With the General Election on November 29th, it is important for people living with MS to prepare. An Comisiún Toghcháin notes that applications for postal voting close this Sunday, 10th November 2024 and Tuesday, 12th November is the last day to register or update your details for in-person voting.
To assist, MS Ireland has developed a comprehensive voting guide to help navigate the process, covering registration, postal voting eligibility, and accessible voting options. Access our guide to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts. Download Your Vote MatterS Guide 2024