World MS Day is officially marked on the last Wednesday of May every year.
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation initiated the first World MS Day in 2009, instilling a different theme each year.
This year the theme is ‘independence’, exploring how people with MS can be independent, while acknowledging that independence can mean different things for different people.
Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common neurological disorders and causes of disabilities in young adults.
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The global statistic for MS calculates over 2.3 million affected, with the cause still unknown and without a known cure. The most common age group of diagnosis is between the ages of 25 and 31, with roughly twice as many woman and men affected.
The severity and symptoms of MS can vary widely among those affected by the disease. Symptoms can include blurred vision, weak limbs, tingling sensations, unsteadiness and fatigue.
To support World MS Day, the MS WalkFunRun is taking place on Sunday June 5th and is designed to raise awareness of the invisible disease. All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting service for those with MS and their families.
Click here to find out more about the event.
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