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Multiple Sclerosis Society
It could be one of the family, a friend or a collegue at work. Almost all of
us know of someone who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis,
or MS for short, is a disease of the nervous system and there are estimated to
be about 80,000 people in the UK who suffer from it, with about 15 per cent of
them being severely disabled by it.
MS is not infectious, contagious, or hereditary, but it does strike suddenly
and without apparent reason. Many people go through life with nothing more
than a manageable disability, but it can cause people to suffer loss of
speech, sight and movement for periods of time, it can be unpredictable, and
progressive. As it can develop early in adult life, the economic and social
effects of MS can cause severe problems for people with young families.
The MS Society funds research projects and also provides help and advice for
people with MS and their families. Research into MS is complex and no cure
has been found so far, although in recent years the magnetic resonance scanner
has made it possible to understand more about the origins of the disease and
how it develops. The MS Society is entirely dependent on voluntary
contributions, with a current budget in excess of £7 million to provide
research facilities, new equipment and welfare support.
The Bromley branch of the MS Society provides for the welfare of sufferers
within the Borough, running a day centre in Freelands Grove, arranging social
activities, publishing a regular newsletter and organising collections,
sponsored events and charity football matches.
New members are always welcome, and so are more helpers and fund raisers. If
you would like to help, they can be contacted on 020 8464 3723, or write to
Northlands, Freelands Grove, Bromley, BR1 3LH.
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