Not through choice, my awareness of Multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased rapidly in the last 4 weeks. Through this relatively short journey I have realised that there is so much more education required to family members, friends and employers to understand the effects of MS on the individual and how it effects each individual differently.

I took part in the 2018 Kiltwalk after my Father passed away however my participation in the 2023 Kiltwalk is far more proactive and one where hopefully it will affect those I am close to in a positive manner.

I'm taking part in the 2023 Kiltwalk to support the work of the MS Society.

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 15,000 people in Scotland 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.