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Bulgaria: Fundraising for 370,000 euros MS rehabilitation robot

The Bulgarian MS Society is promoting a fundraising initiative to purchase a costly but much needed device for ‘complete rehabilitation of the body’….

Slovakia: National rehabilitation centre to open in 2018

People with MS in Slovakia will benefit from the first national multifunctional MS rehabilitation centre which is to open in 2018. The…

Slovakia: National rehabilitation centre to open in 2018

People with MS in Slovakia will benefit from the first national multifunctional MS rehabilitation centre which is to open in 2018. The…

Portugal: 32 years of national MS advocacy

In early December 2016 the Portuguese MS Society (SPEM) marked two important milestones for national MS advocacy. They celebrated the…

100 meters: MS ‘Ironman’ movie inspired by fantastic true story

Ramon is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in his 30s. His doctor tells him that he will barely be able to walk, let alone run. But he decides to attempt the ultimate sporting challenge. To complete an Ironman race: 42 km run, 3,8 km swim and 180 km bike ride.

This is the true story of Ramon Arroyo, 44 years old, turned legendary MS athlete after his MS diagnosis from 12 years ago. His fantastic journey was recently adapted into a movie for the big screen: ‘100 meters’.