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