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US promotes national awareness

30-05-12

For WMSD 2012, the National MS Society of the United States’ main aim is to promote knowledge and awareness, both for the more than 400,000 people living with MS in the US, but also those without the condition. Today is seeing the launch of a new multimedia public awareness and education campaign, ‘MS Kills Connection […]
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Central European countries celebrate WMSD

30-05-12

In Austria, Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft Österreich is planning a series of events including an awareness raising campaign, press conference, and local events all over the country.  Find out more   Klimkovice Spa is the venue for World MS Day celebrations in the Czech Republic.  The Spa is where specialized rehabilitation for people with MS is […]
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India mobilises for World MS Day

30-05-12

Across India, events and activities are taking place organised by the local MS society, MSSI, with three major cities with no current local MS society participating for the first time in WMSD 2012, Kanpur, Lucknow and Agra. In the country’s largest city, Mumbai, there is a seminar and a panel discussion on ‘Living with MS’ […]
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Tunisia celebrates in style!

30-05-12

With a mix of theatre, music and fashion as well as conferences and debates, MS Tunisia is celebrating World MS Day 2012 in style. WMSD 2012 is officially being opened by the Minister of Social Affairs of Tunisia, alongside the president of local MS society, ATSEP.  There will be both theatre and musical performances with […]
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Canada goes global for World MS Day

30-05-12

No air travel is needed for this world tour, as the MS Society of Canada will bring the globe to the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) on Wednesday, May 30. The MS Global Dinner Party, in recognition of World MS Day, will unite visitors, groups and MS organizations in an effort to raise awareness and funds […]
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Record number of events in Finland

30-05-12

World MS Day 2012 events are being organized in 25 localities around Finland – a record number of WMSD events in Finland so far!. This year volunteers give out postcards that feature people with MS and some basic information about MS. The postcards are linked to a nationwide campaign that introduces five people living with […]
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Australian city turns red for WMSD 2012

30-05-12

On 30th May, Australia’s third biggest city, Brisbane, is literally turning red for World MS Day 2012 thanks to MS Australia.  Brisbane’s major landmarks; King George Square, City Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre the Treasury Casino, Kurilpa Bridge, Gateway Bridges, the Wheel of Brisbane and the new Wintergarden will all be specially lit up in […]
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Latin America lights up for World MS Day

30-05-12

World MS Day 2012 is being celebrated by MS societies across Latin American with a multitude of fundraising and awareness events. In Chile, a new local MS group of Agrupación de Enfermos de Esclerosis Múltiple (AEEM) is being setting up in Quilpue and launching on 9 June with a celebration of traditional folkloric music. AEEM […]
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WOW – Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) in South Africa

30-05-12

South Africa’s most populous province, KwaZulu Natal, is turning orange for World MS Day 2012 to raise funds awareness of the disease. The initiative is the brainchild of a local lady living with MS, Jackie Hemmings, and is being organised by Peter Watson, a volunteer at MSSA. Peter’s niece also lives with MS, and these […]
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Welcome to World MS Day 2012

30-05-12

This year’s World MS Day has been a great success! People in almost 80 countries around the world have come together to mark today with activities and events aiming to raise awareness of MS. This year the theme is “Living with MS” and we have used riddles to convey three key messages about MS: •   […]
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Riding Down Under for World MS Day

23-05-12

Kirsten Alderson is a fundraising development co-ordinator of the MS Society of South Australia & Northern Territory of Australia. Along with her husband and son they have been actively raising awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS). From the beginning of May, Kristen and her family have taken a local evening bike ride. This MS bike campaign […]
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Egypt plans ambitious WMSD events despite turmoil

23-05-12

The Egyptian MS society MS Care is pushing ahead with an ambitious and exciting programme of events in spite of the ongoing political insecurity across the North African country, ensuring World MS Day is celebrated nonetheless. With Egypt yet to move to the first democratically-elected government it fought hard to achieve, and against a background […]
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MS Australia is Kissing Goodbye to MS

22-05-12

MS Australia is getting ready to kiss away MS on World MS day (WMSD) next. The Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign was a massive success last year so it has been continued for WMSD 2012. Kiss Goodbye to MS is raising money to prevent and treat the symptoms of MS, as well as to provide […]
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Noah “40” Shebib: Music producer living with MS

16-05-12

Noah Shebib, known as “40”, is a Canadian hip-hop producer who lives with multiple sclerosis (MS). He was diagnosed with MS on his 22nd birthday after experiencing strange feelings in his legs: “hot was cold and cold was hot”, he said. Without having pervious knowledge of MS or its symptoms, Shebib thought that MS “sounded […]
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President Michael D. Higgins starts the World MS Day celebrations in Ireland

13-05-12

Saturday 12 May saw the Wexford South Branch leading the way to celebrate World MS Day. The Branch welcomed President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina to a physiotherapy clinic where people who are living with MS, their friends, families and supporters are successfully running a professionally led programme in collaboration with a group […]
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Portugal enlists major stars and hosts events nationwide

08-05-12

The Portuguese Society for Multiple Sclerosis or Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltiple (SPEM) has embarked on a major programme of activities for World MS Day 2012, held across the country and involving major local stars who have pledged their support. From Porto in the north to Faro in the south of the country, this month […]
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All-Russian Multiple Sclerosis Society launches national television campaign

08-05-12

A national Russian television station (Perviy – First) will spread awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS) throughout the Russian region on May 25th. The ‘Health’ programme will provide viewers with an understanding of MS and its symptoms. This is an opportunity to reach millions of viewers before World MS Day (WMSD) 2012, including many who may […]
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Taking to the streets to raise awareness in Japan

03-05-12

To mark World MS Day this year the Japan MS Society (JMSS) will be taking to the streets of Tokyo to raise awareness of MS. The JMSS aim to connect MS professionals, people with MS and the public together in this public event. Last year the JMSS successfully held a similar activity for World MS […]
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May=MS month in Denmark

03-05-12

May is the most important month of the year for the Danish Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSS). For the past three years they have used the month to raise awareness of MS in the run up to World MS Day (WMSD).This year the DMSShave placed 10,000 fundraising cans in 7,000 retail locations to raise awareness of […]
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Its time: World MS Day 2012

27-04-12

Global greetings from London. With four weeks to go until World MS Day 2012, it’s time to get ready for this year’s theme ‘Living with MS’. We at the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) want you all to get involved! Share your experiences of ‘Living with MS’ on the World MS Day (WMSD) website. Interact […]
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