MS Society Scotland were in the Scottish Parliament during Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (23 – 29 April) to raise awareness of the important role research plays in the lives of people affected by MS.
MS affects more than 11,000 people in Scotland and can cause problems with how we walk, move, see, think and feel. But the MS Society is driving research into more – and better – treatments. Kiss Goodbye to MS encourages people to give up their guilty pleasure this May to raise money for research.
Scottish Conservative Health Spokesman Miles Briggs said: “MS can be a hugely debilitating disease for more than 11,000 people in Scotland living with the condition.
“MS Awareness week is a particularly good time to raise awareness and funds to help fight the disease.
“Research into finding new treatments for MS could make a huge difference to these people lives and the lives of their families.”
Morna Simpkins, Director for MS Society Scotland said: “On this MS Week we would like to highlight the importance of MS research. For more than 11,000 people in Scotland, living with MS is a daily reality.
“This is why the MS Society is driving cutting-edge research into more – and better treatments to ultimately stop MS.
“By joining a global group of fundraisers and taking part in Kiss Goodbye to MS, your small sacrifice could help us find new treatments for people living with MS and their loved ones.”
MS is an unpredictable condition that is different for everyone. It affects how a person thinks, feels and moves. For support and information, please contact the helpline on 0808 800 8000.
Sign up for Kiss Goodbye to MS on the MS Society website at www.mssociety.org.uk/kissgoodbyetoMS
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