World MS Day 2014: What is Your Wish?

One day.  Today.  What is your wish?

World MS Day (WMSD) was established by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and its more than 67 member MS societies worldwide to create the only global awareness raising campaign for MS. Every year, the MS movement comes together to provide the public with information about MS and to raise awareness on how it affects the lives of more than two million people around the world.

This year MSIF asked people to imagine a world without barriers and to submit their One day wish to be shared on the Wish Wall launched today.  The Wall is a place to explore everyone's wishes and find out about access issues around the world.  This year's theme is quality of access which is about more than just getting into buildings or bathrooms.

What is a One day wish?

We all have hopes and dreams for the future, whoever we are and wherever we live. It may be to take a salsa class, write a novel, get your dream job, or even fall in love. A One day wish is your chance to share that wish with the world – a step towards overcoming whatever barriers might be in the way.

In related news, my friend George Pepper co-founder of shift.ms, a social network for MSers around the world to connect, gain information, and become empowered, has launched a new video in their series, this one addressing the question of whether to reveal your recent MS diagnosis at work.

Enjoy Circle of Truth.

World MS Day 2012: 1000 Faces of MS

My Postcard for World MS Day, May 30, 2012

World MS Day (WMSD) is the only global awareness raising campaign for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Every year, the MS movement comes together to provide the public with information about MS and how it affects the lives of more than two million people around the world.

WMSD was launched in 2009 with over 200 events in 67 countries and has continued to grow every year. Last year saw activities taking place in more than 73 countries worldwide! World MS Day 2012

WMSD 2012 is built around the 1000 Faces of MS concept, which puts people with MS at the heart of our campaign. It has quickly become the focal point of our digital campaign, through which we will raise awareness of this year's theme - Living with MS.

1000 Faces of MS was created to bring together stories, messages and support for people living with and affected by MS. It is an opportunity to tell your story, to share it with strangers, as well as friends, and to join the global movement of people working to raise awareness of the disease.

Get involved by creating a postcard and telling us what living with MS really means to you...

World MS Day, May 25, 2011 - Keeping MS Patients at Work

Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological disease that affects people differently. Many people with MS are able to work for years after diagnosis. But many have to give up work, when greater understanding of the disease would enable them to stay.

Read more: Work and Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Employers and Employees (pdf)

Accessibility at the workplace and Flexible working hours



Maximizing efficiency and minimizing physical challenges


Taking breaks at work, no janitor's closets please



More materials and resources are available on MSIF's World MS Day website, including Making Change Happen: An MSIF Guide to Advocacy (pdf).

Help Spread Awareness tomorrow for World MS Day 2011.   Go to worldmsday.org for more information and to Sign the Petition to encourage employers and policy makers to remove the obstacles preventing people with MS from getting, or staying in work.

Kiss Goodbye to MS on World MS Day

Today, Wednesday, May 26, 2010, is the 2nd annual World MS Day as designated by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation.  It is being celebrated around the globe by MS organizations and patients worldwide to raise awareness of the disease and to support raising funds for research.  I saw the following promo coming out of Australia and just had to share it with you.

Multiple Sclerosis has 1000 Faces

In a virtual hands around the globe, today is World MS Day as national MS societies led by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation join together to spread awareness, promote research, and improve the quality of life for those living with MS.

Together every individual, group and organisation in the world can fight to improve the quality of life of all people with MS and the many more people affected by it. The global MS movement:

• Undertakes research into treatment for, and an end to, MS
• Develops the capacity of MS societies to support people with MS
• Communicates information about MS
• Advocates and campaigns for the rights of people with MS
  

Join the Global Movement. End MS!!
worldmsday.org