scott robertson
Scott and Darren's Marathon 2018
Fundraising for Compass Therapy Support Community
Story
So, we decided to run a marathon!
Are we experienced runners? No
Are we super-fit? Not really!
Do we enjoy the blisters from hours of endless running? Definitely Not!!
So, what's the motivation?
When we decided to take on the challenge, we agreed on a plan. From the list of hundreds of fantastic and worthy charities on the Edinburgh Marathon fund raising page, we'd each pick three that really stood out for us.
So we did. And there was one charity who appeared on both lists: Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Lothian
Below is some information on some of the great work that the charity do and a link to their website.
Anything that you are able to give to help support this fantastic organisation would be very much appreciated.
The MS Therapy Centre Lothian is a small independent charity which has been
working with and for, people living with Multiple Sclerosis, across the Lothians,
Borders and South Fife since 1984. We provide friendly hands-on practical support
services and therapies for people living with MS, their families and carers. Our
clients have access to specially designed, and individually focused self-management
information, advice, therapies and support.
Our focus is on building our clients confidence, self- efficacy and control which has
a positive effect on the management of their MS and feelings of general health
and wellbeing. Essentially we aim to support our clients and their families/carers to
remain independent, socially and economically active for longer.
We also support people with other long-term conditions, such as Parkinson’s,
ME/CFS, Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia, providing access to our Oxygen Treatment,
complementary therapies and specialist physiotherapy service.
Our Vision: To deliver co-ordinated, holistic and person–centred support services
and therapies to people living with MS assisting them to make informed decisions
about their lives.
Our Mission: to empower and enable people living with MS to actively manage their
daily lives.