Posts tagged “Denmark

May=MS month in Denmark

Posted on May 3rd, 2012

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 their work, of MS and to collect much needed donations. Raising money is crucial for developing medical and social research. The DMSS use the latest research findings to raise public awareness of MS. “In Denmark we just received some new statistics from our register – showing that more young people are being diagnosed – and we want to use these numbers to reach out to the public…” Peter Christensen,…

Women and Employment – World MS Day in Denmark

Posted on May 5th, 2011

Scleroseforeningen in Denmark are putting the emphasis on women and employment for World MS Day 2011. They have arranged a whole month of activities around the theme “MS and Awareness”, and amongst other activities will be collecting donations of people’s small change from 10,000 shops around the country.    A facebook app encouraging people to appreciate their female friends that little bit more will be launched around the 25th May. They have also interviewed 7 women with MS about how it affects their working life. These interviews have been printed in their magazine, and videos of the interviews are also available on their website. To find out more and to watch the videos go to their website on www.scleroseforeningen.dk/kvinder Tweet This Post Share on…

Innovate and raise awareness. The Danish approach to World MS Day

Posted on June 13th, 2010

Researcher in a box and other innovative ideas to raise awareness of MS in Denmark In Denmark, a ‘Researcher in a Box’ set off on a nationwide tour as part of the Danish MS month. He stopped off in six locations. He certainly entertained this group of shoppers. Watch the video below. Tweet This Post Share on Facebook