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Wills Promotion Week
Holmes O' Malley Sexton Solicitors is hosting a Charity Wills Week running from 3rd-7th October
For further information please visit http://www.homswills.ie/
MS Living a Great Success
MS Ireland hosted Ireland's biggest MS event in celebration of our 50th Anniversary.
President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, MS Ireland's Chief Executive, Anne Winslow & MS Ireland's Board Members
Our MSLiving Convention and Research Symposium held on the 9th - 11th September at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin shared the latest developments in MS research, discussed practical ways to meet the challenges MS may bring and was a social opportunity for people to meet and talk about MS.
Friday, 9th September
Research Symposium:
MS Ireland hosted Ireland's first research symposium on MS. A number of national and international speakers presented a variety of aspects of MS Research.
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Saturday, 10th September
President’s Address:
MS Ireland was honoured to welcome our Patron, President of Ireland, Mary McAleese
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Main Convention:
A weekend of talks, workshops, exhibitors and social events
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Presentation for International Person with MS:
Allen O’Connor was presented with MSIF’s 2011 James D. Wolfensohn Award for International Person with MS by Peer Baneke of MSIF
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Gala Dinner and Annual Awards:
Each year we seek nominations to our National Awards for MS Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Carer of the Year. The purpose of these awards are to formally recognise the contribution people play in the lives of their family, their community and our Society. We are delighted to announce the Award winners:
MS Ireland Person of the Year 2011: Mark Mitchell
MS Ireland Carer of the Year 2011: Vanessa O' Donovan
MS Ireland Volunteer of the Year 2011: Maureen Feeney
Sunday, 11th September
Annual General Meeting:
MS Ireland 12th Annual General Meeting 2011 (51st AGM since its foundation) was held on Sunday 11th September at 10.30am.
Board Member Profiles 2011-2012
Annual Report:
This report gives an overview of our work for our members, volunteers, many supporters, our funding agencies as well as providing details of our financial position.
MS Living Convention 2011
MS Ireland warmly welcomes people with MS and their families to a national day of MS information, research and social opportunities.
MS READaTHON Launches
The 24th MS READaTHON was launched by Evanna Lynch aka Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter
Research People who Support People with MS Wanted
People who support PwMS wanted to review a new handbook.
ICA Bootcamp Final
Jessica through to the live final! Be an audience member.
(l-r) Jessica Kurten with ICA mentor Marie McGuirk
We had snappy lobsters, custard, muck, a wall-papering contest, the make and model challenge where bedsheets were transformed into party outfits and finally the offal dish!!
Show-jumper Jessica Kurten has qualified for the Grand Final of Charity ICA Bootcamp. Jessica will now face the public vote for the grand title of Charity ICA Bootcamp Recruit of the Year 2011.
By getting into the final Jessica has secured MS Ireland €20,000 and more will come through the proceeds from the voting in the live finals. Jessica is raising money for the Friends of the MS Care Centre appeal, which will help fund essential repairs and maintenance in the only respite and therapy centre for people with MS in Ireland.
The live finals will be presented by Blaithnaid Ní Chófaigh, the final week of ICA Bootcamp will unfold over three live episodes on the 16th, 17th and 20th of August at 9:30pm on RTÉ One.
Supporters Needed!!
We are looking for supporters to join us to cheer Jessica on through the live finals in An Grianan, ICA HQ in Termonfeckin, Co Louth. Complimentary buses will be leaving and returning to Dublin city centre. The audience area is accessible to wheelchairs. If you want to come along to the live finals next week, contact Eilish on 01 678 1600 or by email. Looking forward to seeing you there!
To Vote for Jessica
Text: ICA 2 to 53125
In the ROI Call: 1513 71 71 02
Northern Ireland voters Call: 0901 6565 802
Charity ICA Bootcamp
Show-jumper Jessica chooses MS Ireland for RTE’s Charity ICA Bootcamp...