Limavady school wins top award
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Action MS held a Thank You luncheon for hundreds of teachers, pupils and sponsors for their support in the battle to beat multiple sclerosis. The top fundraising school in the Northern Area was St Mary’s High School, Limavady. Pictured are pupils from the
ACTION MS, the leading multiple sclerosis charity in Northern Ireland, this week said "Thank You" to hundreds of teachers, pupils and sponsors for their support in the battle to beat multiple sclerosis.
At a "Thank You" luncheon in Belfast representatives from schools across the country, including pupils from St Mary's High School, Limavady, gathered to hear how their Walk for MS fundraising last year had made all the difference.
Action MS Chief Executive, Ann Walker, said the commitment and enthusiasm of those who took part in the various Walks for MS had been inspirational.
“Parents and teachers made a great team and the children stepped up the mark and made it all happen raising an astonishing £135,000.00", said Ann Walker. "This result is very encouraging and we are very grateful to all who made it possible," she said.
St Mary's, which raised the amazing total of £4,190, was awarded the trophy for top fundraising secondary school in the Northern Area. They received the trophy from Cool FM Presenter Connor Phillips, who is Ambassador for Youth for Action MS.
Ann Walker concluded: "St Mary's High School is a worthy winner. I am delighted to see the school continue in its great tradition of generous support for people facing the daily challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. In these difficult times, when fund-raising is such a tough job, we are all heartened in Action MS by the support we receive across the community.
“The surge of interest generated by the Walk for MS events gives the MS community a great boost. Now we take on the challenges of 2012 with renewed confidence."
Action MS supports people living with multiple sclerosis, their families and carers through an extensive range of services including information, advocacy, befriending, a digital inclusion programme, legal advice and a listening ear service.
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