MS Week is a chance for the MS Society to get loud about MS, raising awareness by reaching out to people who don't know much about the condition.
Although a lot of people have heard of MS, few people understand the complex, unpredictable, and potentially debilitating effects of the UK's most common neurological condition affecting young adults.
The theme for MS Week in 2010 is The Right to a Full Life and we will be getting loud about the rights of people with MS to access the services that enable them to fulfil their potential.
Raising Awareness
There will be lots of activities taking place throughout MS Week in Northern Ireland to help raise awareness of MS.On Monday 26 April we will be officially launching MS Week 2010 at the Resource Centre, Belfast by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Naomi Long.
Tuesday 27 April will see the Resource Centre hosting another popular Big Breakfast from 8.30 - 10.30 am.
We will also be hosting an event at Long Gallery at Stormont on Wednesday 28 April where we will be getting loud about MS and the message that people with MS in Northern Ireland are entitled to access to the services that will enable them to Live a Full Life.
There will be Street Collection on Thurdsay 29th April...... Why not get involved!
On Friday 30 April we are hosting a Northern Ireland Nation Meeting for all our members. This will be an opportunity for members to learn more about the MS Society Strategy and Manifesto and there will be updates on the work of MS Society Northern Ireland.
We will also have several information stands in shopping centres throughout Northern Ireland where people will be able to get information about MS and the MS Society. Some of the information stands taking place are:
- Diamond Centre, Coleraine on Saturday 24th April
- Kennedy Centre, Belfast on Wednesday 28th April
- Rushmere Centre, Portadown on Saturday 1st May
There will also be an advertising campaign on the MS Week theme 'A Right to a Full Life' so look out for adverts in newspapers highlighting MS!
There will be a range of other local events happening throughout Northern Ireland, if you would like any further information on the events above or to find out what is happening in your local area please do not hesitate to contact us on 028 9080 2802.
Fundraising
There will also be a selection of fundraising activities taking place throughout Northern Ireland. We are encouraging people to get involved in our annual Cake Break which is a great opportunity to show your support for people affected by MS.Or if you would like to try something different, why not get involved in our Big Breakfast events? We are inviting people to host a Big Breakfast to help us raise awareness and funds to provide vital services and support for people affected by MS here in Northern Ireland.
You decide when and where. It's really simple and easy for you to get involved - invite your friends, family members and colleagues to join you for breakfast - continental or cooked, you decide. Ask guests to make a minimum donation for the pleasure - it's as easy as that!
We will be hosting a Big Breakfast event at the Resource Centre, 34 Annadale Avenue, Belfast on Tuesday 27 April, all are welcome please do come along, enjoy a full cooked or continental breakfast and show your support for people with MS.
If you would like any information on hosting a Cake Break or Big Breakfast please contact Victoria on 028 9080 2802.