My oldest friend has been battling MS since his mid-twenties. Similarly, my aunty has lived with her MS for over twenty years. They have been, are and will keep being an inspiration to me and my family. If you want to know more about MS, then please read on below.

This is my chance to help the general battle against MS and all I need to do is complete my first ever half-marathon at the age of 53.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable condition that affects your brain and spinal cord. In MS, the coating that protects your nerves (myelin) is damaged. This causes a range of symptoms like blurred vision and problems with how we move, think and feel.

More than 130,000 people in the UK have MS. Once diagnosed, MS stays with you for life, but treatments and specialists can help you to manage the condition and its symptoms.

The MS Society is here to help everyone live well with MS.

Every year they reach thousands of people with help and support through their MS Helpline and local groups. They campaign on the issues that matter most to the MS community. And they invest in ground-breaking research to stop MS in its tracks.

Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.