The MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival this August will raise awareness and vital funds for people living with multiple sclerosis, so people like Tim Ryan can continue living life as best he can.
Tim was a promising VFL player on the cusp of an AFL draft when he started experiencing double vision 14 years ago. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis followed, along with more symptoms affecting his mobility, balance and fatigue levels.
Tim said: “I had been keeping my disease invisible to most, and it wasn’t until I was walking though the office and fell flat on my face that I got in contact with the MS Employment services, and they were able to guide me through different ways to help me get around the office”.
Multiple sclerosis affects over 25,000 Australians, and with no two cases the same, funding for services and support so no one has to face MS alone is vital. “Money doesn’t grow on trees, and we certainly need as much support as we can” said Tim.
The MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival takes place at Flemington Racecourse on Sunday 28 August. Choose from a 30km or 50km bike ride which will take you over the West Gate Bridge, usually closed to cyclists; or a 5km, 10km or 21.1km run, finishing under the famous Flemington rose arbour.
Register at www.msrunridefest.org.au
