The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland

Mission: To enable and empower people with MS to live the life of their choice to their fullest potential

Mission: To enable and empower people with MS to live the life of their choice to their fullest potential. Some 10,000 people in Ireland avail of the society's services.

Funding: In 2004, the organisation had an income of €7.6 million.

Forty per cent of overall funding comes from the State, 60 per cent is generated through fundraising activities.

Contact: 80 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4. 01-6781600. Helpline: 1850-233233. www.ms-society.ie

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