World MS Day 2010

World MS Day 2010 sees hundreds of events and activities in 67 countries.

“It is fantastic to see the range and diversity of the activities that are happening – from seminars to concerts, dinners to sports events, cake sales to art exhibitions, MS societies and individuals are going all out to raise awareness of the disease and demand action towards finding a cure and improving the quality of life of all those affected by MS.”  Peer Baneke, CEO, Multiple Sclerosis International Foundation.

Today is World MS Day and thousands of people all over the world are preparing for a day of activities. With action planned in 65 countries across the globe, the second World MS Day will be bigger and better than the first.

MSIF CEO Peer Baneke said, “It is fantastic to see the range and diversity of the activities that are happening – from seminars to concerts, dinners to sports events, cake sales to art exhibitions, MS societies and individuals are going all out to raise awareness of the disease and demand action towards finding a cure and improving the quality of life of all those affected by MS.”

Activities are planned in: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, Uruguay, USA and Yemen.

To find out more about what is happening in your area why not contact your local MS society. You can find their details here