Myotherapists For MS!

We might not be able to see our MS patients face to face right now due to Covid19 restrictions, but thats not stopping us from helping in other ways!

We've created a team in The May 50K, which is a fundraising challenge to raise much needed funds for MS research. Our team is called Myotherapists for MS!

The goal is to run 50km throughout May and raise donations and awareness to help support research for Multiple Sclerosis.

What is Multiple Sclerosis or MS?
Its a neuro-immune condition where the persons own immune system attacks their nervous system. It targets the myelin sheath, thats the insulating barrier between the nerve and its surroundings. Without myelin sheath, the nerve can't function in its usual way, and scarring (sclerosis) of the nervous system occurs. The normal nerve messages can get mixed up or lost, and it can cause a huge range of issues including:

• sensory issues like pain, pins & needles, numbness, complete loss of sensation, burning, vibration, sharp and shooting pains, and more.
• movement issues like weakness, unwanted movements like spasms or contractions, inability to activate certain muscle groups.
• cognitive issues like memory, concentration, and fatigue.
• organ function including bladder, bowel, digestive system, and others.
• vision disturbance or loss.

Who are the Myotherapists for MS?
Our team was created today by Mel and her good friend and mentor, Rhianna Bridgett.
We're aiming to get a few more Myotherapists on board to help us stay motivated and to meet our goal of raising $1500 for MS.
So far, the team includes:

• Mel from Simple Wellness Myotherapy, aiming to run 50km
• Rhianna from The Wellness Nest, aiming to walk 50km
• Mat from Tecoma Myotherapy, aiming to run a huge 100km

Want to support us?
Firstly, we all know and appreciate that these are hard times, the like of which most of us have never lived through before. So while donating is awesome, and we love and appreciate you if you are able to contribute a donation, its not the only way you can help our cause.
What we would love to see more than anything is your support, inspiration and motivation!
Basically - Keep us accountable! Make sure we complete our goals! Follow our journey on Facebook and boost our team morale by liking, loving, laughing at our posts, leave us a comment of encouragement, and share our achievements.

Can you donate?
If you can, we appreciate your support!!
Want to know what your donation can achieve?

• $36 can pay to grow MS cells in a lab for research into the cause and treatment of MS
• $64 can pay for the hourly rate of a researcher
• $127 can pay for the costs of deep freezing a brain for a month

Our team page is up and running and ready to receive donations.
You'll also get a receipt automatically emailed out to you for tax time for any donation over $2 so you can claim the deduction.

Go team!!