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My mother in law (Janet) was diagnosed 5 years ago with MSA (multiple system atrophy). This is a rare degenerative neurological disorder for which there is no cure. Her condition has became so bad she finds its very difficult to walk un-aided and also handle many mundane tasks you or i take for granted, yet her courage and determination against this relentless illness should be an inspiration to us all. 

About Multiple System Atrophy: MSA is a progressive neurological disorder that affects adult men and women. MSA is a degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain. This cell degeneration causes problems with movement, balance and automatic functions of the body such as bladder control. MSA stands for, Multiple-Many, System-Brain structures that control different functions  Atrophy-cell shrinkage or damage.This means that cells are damaged in different areas of the brain that control body functions, my Mum suffers with not being able to walk or write, slurred speech, no bladder control, unable to balance without support, restless sleep, swallowing and breathing problems. MSA affects Currently 5 per 100,000 people in the UK. 
About Sarah Matheson Trust: Dealing with the illness has been made a lot easier through the support of the SMT( sarah matheson trust). Sarah Matheson was diagnosed with MSA in 1993 and was fortunate from the outset to be under the care of specialists who recognized the symptoms and monitored her condition carefully. However Sarah was dismayed at the lack of readily available information about MSA. Sarah felt it affected her ability to understand the disorder and sometimes felt isolated because of the general ignorance about the condition. After much thought and discussion she decided the best way forward was to create a support group. In 1997 the Sarah Matheson Trust became a registered charity. The trust was formed to help people living with and caring for Multiple System Atrophy. MSA is a rare progressive and life-shortening condition, for which there is yet no cure. MSA has an enormous impact on those with the condition and their carers.  The Trust works to alleviate the isolation and the lack of information these families face. For more information on the Sarah Matheson Trust and MSA can be found at www.msaweb.co.uk. Donating through just giving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to support the Sarah Matheson Trust for Multiple System Atrophy, if you're a UK taxpayer, just giving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. 

 A group of friends and i have challenged ourselves with a 90 mile canoe trip down the river Wye in Wales, From Glasbury to Brockwier bridge. We will be carrying all of our equipment in the canoes including camping equipment and food for the 5 day trip. As only a couple of us have had previous canoe experience we have been training for the last few months and from what has been seen so far God help us!!!!

ALONG WYE DOWN team

Bradley Adams,Damian Hadfield, Matt Riley, Bijan Khabiri, Darren Williamson, Julian Clarke, James Mitchell