As the 26th MS READaTHON launches this week in schools around the country, children and young people are asked to sign up to read as much as they can for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
 
This year, 16 year-old Kerry Manning represents MS READaTHON with her story, ‘My Dad Has MS’ and celebrity mum Yvonne Keating will be lending her support to the cause.
 
A number of Irish authors including Cecilia Ahern, Sarah Webb, Eoin Colfer, Derek Landy and Oisin McGann will be involved in the READaTHON, offering tips and advice for young readers and budding writers.
 
Discussing the cause, Yvonne said: "I am delighted to be joining the Manning family in supporting the MS READaTHON this year. As a Mum, I know how important it is to encourage our children to read, while at the same time giving them an opportunity to help other people.”
 
Last year more than 16,000 children and young people in 625 schools around Ireland took part in MS READaTHON. Their efforts raised funds for local services such as one-to-one support for those struggling with their MS, physiotherapy and exercise classes.MS Ireland was also able to fund respite to help the person recharge and to give their family a break from providing care.
 
MS READaTHON is the key annual fundraising campaign of MS Ireland. For more information on MS and MS Ireland, visit www.ms-society.ie.

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