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News
TDs to Support Carers
Politicians from all parties are being encouraged by carers to sign a petition supporting the swift publication of the long awaited National Carers Strategy and for a timeframe for its implementation.
Carers Survey Findings
Launch of the findings of a national survey of neurological carers as part of events to mark National Carers Week 2012
High-tech equipment for NUI, Galway
An Irish company specialising in laboratory equipment, Chemical Systems Control, has donated high-tech equipment to NUI Galway to help in the battle against multiple sclerosis.
Launch of National Carers Week
At the National Carers Week launch in the Mansion House, Dublin with Carers Support Group Limerick. (l-r) Eva O'Dwyer, Sr Josephine Dempsey, Marie McLoughlin, Carol Phelan, Nuala Carey (RTE Presenter), Taragh Donohoe (MS Ireland) and Barry Purcell
Thanks to all who completed our carers week survey
Thank you to all those who completed our recent online survey for carers of people with neurological conditions
Summer Raffle Appeal 2012
It’s that time of year again and we have launched the MS Ireland Summer Raffle Appeal.
Last year over €220,000 was raised through the raffle. We are so grateful to each and every one of our supporters who sold raffle tickets for us in 2011. Because of your help and support we have been able to continue to provide services to People with MS in your area.
Prize List
1st Prize: €2,000
2nd Prize: €1,000
3rd Prize: HP Laptop
Other prizes include: Nokia Lumia 800 Smartphone • Dinner & Luxury Overnight stay for 2 at Bellinter House Hotel • Smartphone from Vodafone • 2 Nights B&B for 2 in any of Bewleys Dublin Hotels • Kindle e-reader • Brown Thomas Voucher • Luxury Hamper (Donnybrook Fair)
Each ticket costs €3 but to help you in your efforts you can sell 2 tickets for €5, a book can be sold or bought for €40. There is a wonderful list of Prizes (please see below), including a top cash prize of €2000.
Closing Date for receipt of tickets is Friday, 6th July 2012.
Draw takes place Thursday, July 12th 2012
***If you would like to become a raffle ticket seller, please contact our raffle hotline at 1850 927 868 Mon – Fri 10am to 7pm. There are some fantastic prizes to be won!
Thank you most sincerely in advance of your support.
Good luck!