2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
RAGMSARotarian Action Group of
Multiple Sclerosis Awarenesswww.rotary-rfmsa.org
• 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
• 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
• Ratio 3:1 women/men• Mainly young women & men 17/40
years• The further North & South of
equator higher incidence
WHO DOES IT AFFECT
• 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
MS GLOBAL DINNER FUNDRAISER
MS GLOBAL DINNER FUNDRAISER
MS WALK
BBQ for MSV BIKE RIDE 6000 RIDERS
MACEDON RANGES CYCLE & RUN CHALLENGE
RI CONVENTION BIRMINGHAM
RI CONVENTION NEW ORLEANS
ROTARY CLUB OF KENNET SQUARE PHILADELPHIA FUNDRAISER
RI CONVENTION PORTUGAL
Dr Lisa Melton
MSRA LATEST MS RESEARCH UPDATE & “ KISS MS GOODBYE” CAMPAIGN
• 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