Thousands of bookworms across Carlow to raise vital funds for MS Ireland

Thousands of people across Carlow will have their noses buried in books this November, as part of the annual MS Readathon fundraiser.

The MS Readathon is Ireland’s biggest sponsored reading initiative, which invites children, adults and teachers to get sponsored to read as many books as they can throughout the month.

MS Ireland is calling on people – from small kids and older teenagers to community groups, businesses, and books clubs – to get involved.

Ava Battles, MS Ireland CEO said:

Shirley Keane O’Brien is delighted to be the MS Readathon Ambassador this year. Her enthusiasm for the MS Readathon is infectious and she’s determined to help support MS Ireland who helped her through the toughest days of her life.

“I’m delighted to be the ambassador and help raise awareness. I remember it from my two kids doing it in primary school. Now I’ll be doing it and loving every minute of it”. 

“The MS Readathon is a wonderful initiative because it brings children’s imaginations alive, while raising awareness of MS and fundraising for these much-needed services. I devoured books as a child and reading has had a hugely positive impact on my life, even more so since my diagnosis, so I am encouraging everyone to get involved in the MS Readathon this year.”

“Through reading there is hope, and through the MS Readathon there comes hope for better services, better resources and an eventual cure for people living with MS. That is why I am so delighted to be taking part in the 'Grown Up Readathon' this year”. 

How to get involved

Children, teachers, and adults can get involved in this year’s MS Readathon by registering online here: https://www.msreadathon.ie/ home and get a host of fundraising ideas, resources and reading suggestions are also available on MS Readathon’s website.