Multiple Sclerosis Research Initiative FundMultiple Sclerosis Research Initiative Fund

This Is Folkestone supports the Multiple Sclerosis Research Initiative Fund

Multiple sclerosis strikes the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord. These organs control the movements and functions of the entire body. It is the most common Neurological disorder in young adults in the UK today, and 250 new cases are diagnosed every day in the UK and USA, and 2.5 million people World-wide have MS.

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MS is unpredictable and can strike anyone. The symptoms of MS can be mild or severe, and can include blindness, chronic fatigue, loss of mobility, loss of speech, and behavioural problems. In some cases symptoms are rapid and deadly.

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Multiple SclerosisMultiple SclerosisHow to Back Up Without Giving Up
Stephen Baron
...Without Giving Up is my reflections of 21 years of life with MS. It is centered around two principles: rational acceptance and reasonable management. Everyone who's looked at it has been thoroughly enamored with its message.
The Tree Of Hope Childrens CharityThe Tree Of Hope Childrens Charity
Irlam Syndrome Reading By Colour CharityIrlam Syndrome Reading By Colour Charity

A Kent based charity that provides funding for children who have Irlen syndrome. This is a perceptual problem which affects 12% of the general population, 55% of dyslexics, and a high proportion of ADHD sufferers as well as autistics.

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RNIBRNIB
RNIBRNIB
RNIB would love to hear from computer buffs willing to help people with serious sight problems who use computers at home.
The time commitment is up to you and might vary from once a week to once a month. Currently, volunteers are needed in London, Liverpool, Lichfield (Staffs), Whitehaven (Cumbria), Folkestone (Kent) and Manchester.
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Shopmobility
Wheelchair Users
Group 		Empowering and enabling wheelchair users to lead full and active lives

ShopmobilityShopmobility is a scheme to provide electrically powered scooters, wheelchairs, and manual wheelchairs to help people who have limited mobility - through permanent or temporary disablement, illness, accident, or age to access and use the shopping and leisure facilities in Folkestone.

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Wheelchair Users GroupWheelchair Users GroupThe Wheelchair Users Group is an independent non-profit making charitable organisation run by wheelchair users for the benefit of all disabled people.
All its services are funded entirely from advertising revenue, fund-raising activities, sponsorship and by donations from members and supporters.
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Disability Information Services KentDisability Information Services Kent

DISK is an independent organisation whose aim is to provide a one-stop point of information to any person with a disability, the elderly, carers, family and service providers. DISK is run by people with a disability for the benefit of people with disabilities. We are here to help you.

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Demelza HouseDemelza House
Demelza children's hospice is the only children's hospice in the south East. We provide respite and terminal care for children suffering from a life limiting condition, and their families. We aim to add life to days when days cannot be added to life. Our care team provides specialist nursing and support to help families through a very difficult time.

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Save The ChildrenSave The Children
Save the Children is the leading UK charity working to create a better world for children.
We work in 70 countries helping children in the world's most impoverished communities. We are part of the International Save the Children Alliance, which aims to be a truly international movement for children
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The British Heart FoundationThe British Heart Foundation
We rely on donations to continue our vital work
The British Heart Foundation
 (BHF) is the leading national charity fighting heart and circulatory disease - the UK's biggest killer. The BHF funds research, education and lifesaving equipment and helps heart patients return to a full and active way of life.

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Age ConcernAge Concern
Age Concern cares about all older people and believes later life should be fulfilling and enjoyable.
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