March is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and since March is just about to come to a close, I wanted to include another charity working to end MS. We have a beloved family member who is battling with this disease, so we are aware of how devastating this disease can be. Margaret continues to fight this disease with unbelievable grace and dignity and it is in her honor we hope to educate and inspire others to take part in helping to bring an end to this disease.
MS is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with a risk in the general population of approximately 1/750. Two hundred people are diagnosed with MS every week and more than 2.5 million people are living with this disease worldwide. Like other autoimmune diseases, MS is more common in women than men. The most common symptoms associated with MS include visual disturbances, balance and walking difficulties, debilitating fatigue, weakness, numbness, and bladder dysfunction.
The effects of MS vary widely from one individual to another. Symptoms for some may come and go, while others may experience a steady worsening of their disease. Each person's specific symptoms vary greatly too. For example, one may have visual problems, numbness, and fatigue, while another may experience impaired mobility, weakness, and depression.
With so many variables, the needs of the MS population are diverse. For this reason, MSAA offers five categories of programs and services aimed at providing individualized assistance to people with MS, their families, and their care partners. MSAA is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to enrich the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis(MS). Visit the MSAA website to see a listing of programs and services MSAA offers to assist those living with Multiple Scleroris.
While you are there click on the volunteer button and check out the volunteer and fundraising opportunities avaialable.. Here's a fun idea....host a Teddy Bear Picnic! Become a Resource Detective..... you can do this from your computer at home! Check out the site for more great opportunities.
Source: Medical News Today
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Links: http://msassociation.org/
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