Where does your money go?
Imagine a life of absolute freedom… one where you’re free to be, and do, whatever you choose.
For the thousands of Western Australians living with multiple sclerosis, freedom means many things; a life free from pain or fatigue so that they can work, run, play; and be free to become the person they want to be; a life free of the fear that uncertainty brings; a life where care and support comes without financial hardship.
Every dollar raised through our fundraising program helps our quest to provide ‘freedom from MS’. The generous support afforded by caring West Australians helps to fund research for a cure and provide improved professional healthcare services for people with MS, so that they too can achieve their own kind of freedom.
Each year over 100,000 individuals and businesses support the MS Society of WA. This can be through donations, fundraising events, donor appeals, regular gift giving, bequests, volunteering and sponsorships.
For this support, we are extremely grateful.
So, where does your money go?
Freedom is research to find a cure.
While there is research there is hope of freedom from MS. On behalf of our supporters and those living with MS, we invest in many streams of applied and scientific research to uncover the cause, including studies into potential hereditary or immune system factors, and the environment. We thank the many pioneering research professionals that work tirelessly to find a cure for this disease.
Freedom is improving quality of life at home.
Government funding, while appreciated does not meet the needs of those living at home with MS. We direct our own funds to engage physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing and in-home care to allow people to remain with their families in the community for as long as possible. We recognise the hugely important role that family carers provide, and can give them a well deserved break by allowing their loved ones to enjoy a holiday in our respite home. We also have camps for kids of parents with MS so that these very special people can take a break, have some fun and learn coping strategies at the same time.
Freedom is improving quality of life in care.
And for others, where the disease has progressed, freedom means the ability to live a life of dignity in one of our care homes with others of the same age and healthcare needs. We have a solid plan for the further development of these facilities, including:
- Completing the Hamilton Hill high support and respite facility, scheduled for 2009;
- Developing a regional facility in Bunbury, and
- Building a new centre in the northern suburbs of Perth to mix high support accommodation and respite, as well as allow the families of people with high support disabilities to holiday together with their loved one in a safe and comfortable environment.
A world free from MS. Your support is critical.