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 'My Enabled Warrior Tracker' is a book written by Jessie Ace which was inspired by her own journey and struggles with MS. When she was first diagnosed with MS she used to make notes to track her own symptoms. Jessie soon realised that the notes were not really helpful for either herself or her doctors. This gave her the idea to write a book and she enlisted the help of doctors and other people…

A big thank you to Alissa, Aggie and Barnie who did a wonderful job for us competing in the Hellvetia mini-triathlon Challenge yesterday. They kindly all wore orange MS shirts which made them easy to pick out, except Alissa who obviously took hers off to swim!  

The exercise classes at Beau Sejour for people with Multiple Sclerosis(MS) are back on! The Guernsey group are the first in the UK to be able re-start. We ae delighted to have been given permission for these classes to continue. Due to the Coronavirus the UKMS have stopped all activities, but as a result of Guernsey's unique position, we have been allowed to restart. The classes can take up to 10…

A big thank you goes to Ben De Jersey for achieving his 24 hour rowathon last weekend to raise funds for the Guernsey MS Society.  Despite numerous challenges throughout the night Ben persevered and kept going until the 24hr mark.   We were hugly relieved that this event was able to go ahead. Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus the MS Society UK has not allowed any events to take place…

Ok so please don’t be put off by the title. I know this is a word banded about a lot these days but let’s look at what it actually means.  Basically, it involves becoming more aware of the present moment which can help us to enjoy the world around us more. Mindfulness is claimed to have a range of benefits such as a decrease in stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce…

Sarah Diaz, who was diagnosed with MS 8 years ago, is taking the opportunity of being in a stable position with her MS, to bravely run the Butterfield Half Marathon on 6th September, to raise funds for the Guernsey MS Society.  Please sponsor her as she takes on this challenge by following the link: https://giving.gg/donate/event/6909/Butterfield-Half-Marathon---Sarah-Diaz>

 It’s quite ironic that earlier in the week I decided on today’s Fact Friday due to the recent high temperatures we have been experiencing, today now being a lot cooler. I think, maybe, that I am unusual in that I love the sun and the hot days, but I know that many with MS feel their symptoms worsen when they are hot. Back in 1890 a German neuro-ophthalmologist, Wilhelm Uhthoff, began to…

We are delighted to announce that Ben de Jersey Moore is doing a 24hr solo row for MS in Market Square from 12 midday on Saturday August 22nd to 12 midday on Sunday August 23rd.   This is an amazing challenge, and we are really grateful to Ben for taking it on. Please let all friends and family know and come and support him.  Please donate at www.giving.gg '24hr solo row for MS Guernsy' Event…

Sadly, MS UK have instructed us to cancel all exercise and remedial therapy sessions until further notice due to Covid-19 concerns, DESPITE Guernsey's unique position.   If you have been attending any of these sessions, your therapist will notify you directly. We are working to reverse this decision, and will keep you informed.  

It is back in March 2019 that I last wrote about the benefits of exercise so I thought it was time to mention it again.  It seems even more important in these current and strange times the world finds itself in. The benefits of exercise include an increase in energy, helps relieve depression, helps with relaxation and sleep, good for both muscles and bones, increases interaction with other…