Editor:

I live in Arundel and I am one of millions of people who have joined the movement to end multiple sclerosis. I’m writing to ask for your help in changing the lives of the people the Maine chapter of the National MS Society serve in our community by publishing the following letter.

Every hour someone new is diagnosed with MS, a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is presently no cure. Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and stops people from moving. Many have trouble imagining what their lives would be without the ability to move, but I know the effects of MS – I have MS.

MS Awareness Week takes place March 2 through 8. I encourage people to join the movement to end MS and help people with MS move their lives forward.

It’s easy to get involved. It only takes a few minutes to make a difference in the lives of the millions of people worldwide who live with this disease.

Some simple things you can do: Visit www.nationalMSsociety.org to learn more about MS. Tell 10 people that MS Awareness Week is March 2-8 and ask them to tell 10 people they know. Sponsor a walker or cyclist in a Walk MS or Bike MS event – or participate yourself.

The people living with MS in our community thank you for your help.

Susan A. Leach

Arundel