Multiple Sclerosis Research: "Kiss MS Goodbye"

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2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION RAGMSA Rotarian Action Group of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness www.rotary-rfmsa.org

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the central nervous system and debilitates people in many ways. It’s an unpredictable disease, usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, when career and family responsibilities are at their highest. Come learn about opportunities for Rotarians to help change the course of history, not just for people with MS, but for future generations.

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2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

RAGMSARotarian Action Group of

Multiple Sclerosis Awarenesswww.rotary-rfmsa.org

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• The protective covering or insulation of the nerve fibres (mylin) in the central nervous system is damaged and thus nerve impulses to the brain, spine and optic nerve are short circuited.

WHAT IS MS

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• Over 2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with MS

• Multiple Sclerosis can be observed as early as 2 years of age and becomes more frequent after age of 10 years.

WHO DOES IT AFFECT

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• Ratio 3:1 women/men• Mainly young women & men 17/40

years• The further North & South of

equator higher incidence

WHO DOES IT AFFECT

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• Rotarians supporting MS Fundraisers:

• Bike Rides, Mega Swims, Walks, Golf, etc

• MS Research• PhD Scholarships• Health Fair participation• rotary-msawareness@yahoo

groups.com• www.kazaston.com

HOW DO WE HELP

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MS GLOBAL DINNER FUNDRAISER

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MS GLOBAL DINNER FUNDRAISER

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MS WALK

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BBQ for MSV BIKE RIDE 6000 RIDERS

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MACEDON RANGES CYCLE & RUN CHALLENGE

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RI CONVENTION BIRMINGHAM

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RI CONVENTION NEW ORLEANS

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ROTARY CLUB OF KENNET SQUARE PHILADELPHIA FUNDRAISER

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RI CONVENTION PORTUGAL

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Dr Lisa Melton

MSRA LATEST MS RESEARCH UPDATE & “ KISS MS GOODBYE” CAMPAIGN

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• International- fundraising for your Local MS Chapter

• Provide support for people with MS • Fundraising for MS Research

Australia “Kiss Goodbye to MS”• RAGMSA Increase membership &

succession planning

HOW YOUR CLUB CAN JOIN THE FIGHT TO HELP