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18.03.2024Register before 31 July & Join the MS Awareness Run Team in the Brussels Airport Half Marathon or 7K
The Brussels 20km filled up fast! It happens, and believe us, we were disappointed too. But hey, we’re not ones to let a little setback stop us! Let’s lace up for the Brussels Airport Half Marathon or Brussels Airport 7K!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve reopened registration for the MS Awareness Run. Whether you’re a seasoned or casual runner, there’s a spot for you on our team at the Brussels Airport Half Marathon or Brussels Airport 7K on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.
This event is all about raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and showing the power of the European MS Movement. Join us as we spread the word and make a difference!
Calling all previously registered runners!
We know you were disappointed about the Brussels 20km, and we’d love for you to join us at the Brussels Airport Half Marathon or Brussels Airport 7K. We’ve reached out to everyone who signed up before, but if you haven’t heard from us yet, no worries! Get in touch and let us know if you’re ready to run with us again.
New faces are welcome too!
If you missed out on registering to our team for the Brussels 20Km but are still interested in participating in the MS Awareness Run, we’d love to have you! Sign up now and let’s get moving together.
Together, we can make a difference! Let’s keep the positive vibes going and show our support for those living with MS.
Here’s why you should join us:
- Raise your voice for the MS community: Spread MS awareness far and wide. We’re not just talking to Brussels – we’re talking to communities everywhere. Get ready to inspire and empower!
- Raise Funds for a Worthy Cause: It’s time to show your fundraising skills! Launch your own campaign with a minimum goal of €100. Every Euro will go towards supporting the activities dedicated to empowering the MS communities led by EMSP.
- Connect with Cool Peers: Say hello to and meet fellow young MS advocates from across Europe. Trust us, you’re gonna make some awesome new friends!
- Have a Blast! Whether you’re pounding the pavement, wheeling your way or taking a leisurely stroll, it’s all about celebrating inclusivity, challenging yourself, and having a ton of fun along the way.
- Join our One Million Minds advocacy initiative
As official member of the Team, you’ll also receive an MS Awareness Run 2024 T-shirt for the run and join the Team post-event to celebrate your times!
Don’t wait – register before 31 July! See you at the starting line!
MS Awareness Run 2024: Practical Information
⏰ Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
📅 Date and time of the Brussels Airport Half Marathon & Brussels Airport 7K: Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
🕘 8:30am meeting with the EMSP team (Group Photo📷)
🕙 9:00am start of the Brussels 7K and the Brussels Airport Half Marathon
📍 Meeting point 1 (Brussels Airport Half Marathon): Place De Brouckère, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
📍 Meeting point 2 (Brussels Airport 7K): Place des Palais, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
💝Fundraising: Each participant undertakes to raise a minimum €100 via a fundraising page to support the work of EMSP
👕Complimentary T-Shirt: A complimentary (free) MS Awareness Run T-Shirt will be provided onsite to the registered participants.
💶Registration Fee: EMSP will cover the registration fees of €31 for the team members registered for the Brussels Airport 7K and €48 for the team members registered for the Brussels Airport Half Marathon.
✈️🛏️Travel & Accommodation: Registered team members are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.
You can participate by running or rolling only (walkers cannot join us this time, unfortunately).
The 7K course is not 100% ready, so we cannot confirm whether it will be accessible to people with accessibility needs. People rolling with a wheelchair, handbike tricycle, or even a specially adapted hippocampus can register, (if the course is accessible) but will have to participate at the speed of the runners. Wheelchair pusher/attendant support is accepted for those with reduced mobility, but they will need to register separately.
Join EMSP at the MS Awareness Run and Raise 100€ to Support Our Work
The European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP) has set a fundraising target of €100 per runner. Every runner needs to create their fundraising page on the EMSP MS Awareness Run Campaign Platform and commit to raise a minimum of €100 euros by the end of the run.
EMSP will cover the registration fees of €31 for the team members registered for the Brussels Airport 7K and €48 for the team members registered for the Brussels Airport Half Marathon. A complimentary MS Awareness Run T-Shirt will be provided onsite to the registered participants.
The funds raised will contribute to EMSP’s activities aimed at improving the quality of life of the people with Multiple Sclerosis across the European Region. More specifically, the funds collected in 2024 will serve to support EMSP’s Initiatives.
EMSP’s One Million Minds campaign highlights a call for action to the Members of the European Parliament, other European institutions and national authorities to improve the quality of care and lives of people with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions in Europe. We’re asking future European parliament members to sign EMSP’s pledge on Quality Access to Care for People with Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological Conditions and to commit to action during their mandate of 2024-2029.
EMSP organises activities so our members and Young MS advocates can connect and combine their efforts against the inequalities across Europe. This year, activities will include:
- EMSP’s manifesto is an urgent call to address the unmet needs faced by over 1.2 million individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) across Europe. The ongoing campaign raise awareness about the issues and encourage the community to sign the petition “Quality Access to Care for People with Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological Conditions”
- Organising workshops/ webinars for members to highlight the collaborative efforts needed at both the EU and national levels to address the multifaceted challenges faced by people living with MS.
- Young MS advocates champion inclusion in decision-making at national and EU levels, supported by EMSP. They actively contribute to the European patients’ movement through meetings, events, and impactful social media campaigns.
By participating in the Brussels Airport Half Marathon or 7K with EMSP, you will help:
- Offering a creative platform for young people with MS to raise awareness on MS and advocate for a better quality of life.
- Consolidate the YPN community activities such as a peer-to-peer network where young people can share their experience, benefit from self-development tools
- Support the development of young people so they are ready to influence public health and social policies.
- Most importantly, you will contribute to impact change by raising awareness for the One Million Minds Campaign and getting more individual signatures for our petition.
For more information, please contact us at campaign2024@emsp.org
