Joyce Watson AM has called on people across Mid and West Wales to recognise the individuals and groups who are making a real difference to the lives of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis in Wales.
The 2009 MS Society Cymru Awards will celebrate the stars of the MS community in Wales.
Mrs Watson said: “Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects people from all types of communities across Wales. It affects around 85, 000 people in the UK.”
“It is often the young in our community who are affected by it, with MS most often being diagnosed in people aged between the ages of 20 and 40. Women are also twice as likely to develop it than men. ”
Speaking on the announcement of the MS Society Cymru Awards she added:
“These awards are vital for recognising the hard work and commitment which people across Wales have shown in helping those affected by MS.”
“They celebrate those that have enriched the lives of people affected by MS, those that have gone beyond the call of duty for people affected by MS and the work of fund raising groups or individuals that have caught people’s imaginations.”
“A special MS Inspiration Award will be given to recognise an individual who has proved an inspiration to the whole MS Community in Wales.”
“I call on people to recognise the hard work and commitment these people have shown to those suffering from MS by nominating them for the MS Cymru award.”
For more information on Joyce and on her work for Mid and West Wales go to www.JoyceWatson.co.uk.
Additional information:
To nominate a person or group for the 2009 MS Society Cymru Awards people should write to the MS Cymru Awards, MS Cymru, Temple Court, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA or by e-mail at land@mssoceity.org.uk. The following information should be included when writing to the MS Society:
- Your name, address, telephone number and e-mail (if applicable)
- The name and contact details (as above) of the person/group/organisation you are nominating
- The category/categories under which you are nominating this person/group/organisation
- A brief statement, maximum of 500 words, as to why you think this person should receive an MS Cymru award. You should include in your statement specific examples of what this person/group/organisation has done and how this has benefited people affected by MS.
The closing date for nominations is 30 June 2009. Awards will be announced at the MS Cymru AGM on 05 September 2009.
More information on the ceremony can be obtained by contacting Li Ang, Executive Assistant, MS Cymru, on 02920 786 676 or by e-mail at lang@mssoceity.org.uk.
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