Monday 22nd March 2010 - Published by Lara Page - Account Manager
Special events organised to mark Chester’s MS Support Centre’s silver jubilee
A Chester charity that offers vital support for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
And to mark its silver jubilee milestone, the MS Support Centre in River Lane, Saltney, is hoping to raise £25,000 with a string of special events throughout the year.
A cheese rolling championship has already taken place in Chester, raising £260, but fundraiser Kate Roebuck said the most spectacular event will be held in May when it hopes to sign up 25 brave people to take part in a mass sponsored skydive.
It is hoped the hair-raising event on May 29 will raise about £2,000.
Other fundraisers expected to boost the coffers for vital cash include a charity race day, special networking luncheons and a 10-kilometre challenge in Capel Curig in July.
The MS Support Centre will also be raising awareness about its work at the 2010 Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival at Chester Race Course.
This three-day event has adopted the centre as its charity and volunteers and workers will be showcasing their therapies, as well as offering advice and support to those with MS or other neurological illnesses, such as Parkinsons’s Disease.
“This anniversary is important for us,” says Kate. “It gives us the chance to reflect on the achievements of so many people over the last 25 years in helping each other to combat the physical and emotional impact of an incurable illness.
“It will also help us to consider how we can build upon those achievements in the years ahead to help even more people.”
Kate called on locals to support the MS Support Centre, which is being sponsored this year by Thomas Cole Internet Solutions, Big Storage and Best of Chester, and get involved in the activities that are being organised this year.
“Raising these much-needed funds for the charity means for our silver jubilee we will be able to offer more than a silver lining to those who suffer from MS,” she explained.
“Our work ensures that those diagnosed with the condition can receive the help and support they need so they can live their lives as fully and as comfortably as possible.”
For more details about the centre’s work and for a calendar of events, visit the charity’s newly-created website, www.mssupport.co.uk
