Multiple Sclerosis that can affect a human brain and their spinal cords which are a part of the central nervous system that is very crucial for a human body to function. MS can lead to side effects, abnormal body movement, loss of vision, pain and damage in our nerves, fatigue, and the damage can vary from each person.
Although finding a cure for this disease can be found difficult and many people are still researching day and night to find some information we can still spread awareness. This includes donating to non-profit organizations that use that money to fund for ways to aid those diagnosed with MS. Like caregivers, advanced technology, and research. Also you can create action on social media like Facebook groups, Instagram, and Snapchat stories; by creating eye capturing posts that can create a movement. Another way to create awareness is going to your local high schools and elementary schools and handing out posters and posting flyers on what MS is. You can also create clubs in school that are based on supporting the spread of awareness for MS. Other ways can include fundraising events, sharing posts on National MS Day, attending educational events on MS with your friends and family, making donations, joining or participating in MS walk or bike events that are hosted in several communities.
There are many established foundations including the National MS Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America. The National MS Society's mission states, “Our mission is to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives''. The National MS Society was founded in 1946 and continues to fund research missions to help find the cure for MS and provides aid to help those who are suffering through MS. You can find an article on their website that states the pathways researched to find a cure. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a foundation that provides many services to those diagnosed with MS. Including educational pathways, specialized technology, economical support, and much more. The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, was founded in 1970 and till today has been providing aid and support to patients with MS. They have many services including funding for advanced technology and aide services, treatments, and MRI tests. They also help guide people to the correct and beneficial health insurance that suits their health the best. Overall they are a great organization that helps bring awareness to MS. These are great organizations to donate to if you want to spread awareness and help the research for a cure. Let's help spread awareness together.
Citations:
MSF.https://rarediseases.org/non-member-patient/multiple-sclerosis-foundation/. October 17, 2023
National MS Society. https://www.nationalmssociety.org/pathways-to-cures.
Healthline.https://www.healthline.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/best-non-profits-of-the-year#Multiple-Sclerosis-Association-of-America-(MSAA). Aug. 17, 2017
National Health Council.https://nationalhealthcouncil.org/member/national-multiple-sclerosis-society/#:~:text=The%20National%20Multiple%20Sclerosis%20Society's,to%20live%20their%20best%20lives.2023
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