Posts tagged “USA

Laura and her son Matt have MS in common

Posted on March 18th, 2012

Laura and her son Matt

Laura who was diagnosed with MS in 2004 contacted us to tell us about what she and her son would be doing to celebrate World MS Day this year. She said,

I’ll be at home for World MS Day 2012, and Skype with my son Matt at the end of his work day. I was diagnosed in 2004 and Matt was diagnosed in March of 2011… We are both on the same shots and both had the same first symptoms. This was not something I wanted in common with my son, but we have learned to accept the hand we were both dealt.

If you’d like to tell us what you will be doing for World MS Day this year please email our Campaigns Manager, Ayesha at ayesha@msif.org

Niagara falls glows orange for World MS Day

Posted on May 26th, 2011

One of the worlds most famous natural landmarks glowed orange yesterday to mark World MS Day 2011 Last night at 10pm and then again at 11pm orange lights shone across Niagara falls to raise awareness of MS. Orange lights were also shone on the peace bridge which links Canada with the United States of America.  Local news stations reported the colour change to raise awareness about MS amongst the general public (see video below).  Peace Bridge in orange for World MS Day: wivb.com Tweet This Post Share on Facebook

The MS Children’s Book

Posted on May 19th, 2011

A children’s book about MS has been written by a group of people who met through social networking sites. William Khazaal from Seattle has written “The Children’s MS Book” with five other people with MS in order to educate children and raise awareness of the condition. Upon being diagnosed two years ago, William started researching MS and found that many people don’t really know what it is, or how it affects people. Money raised from sales of the book will go to various societies, including the National MS Society in the USA, and the CCSVI Alliance. They are hoping to raise $100,000 by selling 10,000 copies of the book. Read William’s inspirational story, or purchase the book “The MS Children’s book” at http://www.mschildrensbook.com/ Tweet…