MSSI @ 'Joy of Giving' and 'Seva Mela' 2013

The first week of Oct 2013 has been very eventful for MSSI and we had actively participated in ‘Joy of Giving’ and ‘Seva Mela’.   While with ‘Joy of Giving ‘, we were able to reach out to the general public with ‘Seva Mela’ we were able to connect with corporates and other NGOs.

As we all know, MS still remains to be an unknown disease/disorder.  So, the main focus area at both these events was to create awareness about MS.  

During the course of the week, Hardly 10 people out of thousands, whom we met during these days,  knew about MS.  Out of these 10 people, nearly 6 were from the medical profession.   In general, less than 0.2% of the society has heard of MS.  In this scenario, MSSI is glad that we were able to reach out to about 6000 people, distributing flyers, explaining

1.       What MS is.

2.       The symptoms of MS.

3.       Importance of early detection and treatment of MS.

4.       The role played by MSSI.

5.       Role of corporates and society in combating MS.

 

A Glimpse at the events:

MSSI @ Seva Mela

Greeting Card Activity @ Seva Mela

Wish Tree @ Forum Vijaya Mall

 

All of this was possible because of the help and support extended to us by BOSCH, FORUM VIJAYA MALL, PRINCE ARCADE and volunteers from HCL Technologies Ltd, RR Donnelly, Caterpillar and student-volunteers from the Statistics Department, Loyola College.  Our sincere thanks to all of them.

MSSI @ SEVA MELA 2013

MSSI @ SEVA MELA 2013

                                    

        

 

 

United Way of Chennai (UWC), is a non-government, organization dedicated to improving lives in Tamil Nadu by identifying and addressing the long term needs of communities by promoting and encouraging voluntary charitable service and volunteerism.

and

CIOSA (Confederation of Indian Organisations For Service and Advocacy) is a collaborative platform for NGOs, corporate, and Individuals for mutual learning, resource sharing and collective espousal of social causes.

Together, they are facilitating SEVA MELA 2013 on the 5^th and 6^th of October 2013 at the Guild of Service, between 2pm and 10pm.

Seva mela will be a great opportunity for the corporate volunteers to join hands and have a feel of the cause and the related NGO.

Spreading awareness about MS has always been very important for MSSI.  With this in focus, MSSI is participating in the ‘Seva Mela’ this year.

Please drop in at MSSI stall on the 5^th and/or 6^th of October 2013 at the Guild of Service, Egmore, Chennai.




 

MSSI & Joy Of Giving

JOY OF GIVING 2013

Over the last 5 years, Joy of Giving Week, is being held during the days of 2-Oct to 8-Oct. This is an event promoting and celebrating the idea of "caring and sharing".

 

As is being done in the recent past, under the umbrella of 'Joy of Giving', MSSI is also putting up 'Wish Tree' at prominent locations in Chennai -

1.     Forum Vijaya Mall, Arcot Road, Vadapalani (2-Oct-13 to 8-Oct-13)

2.     Prince Arcade, College Road, Chennai – 6 (3-Oct-13 to 4-Oct-13)

3.      IOB Head office, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 2 (7-Oct-13 to 8-Oct-13)

Come and join MSSI in celebrating the JOY OF GIVING.

 

 

Paper Bags, Comedy and Birthday Cake

Our Social Event on Saturday was a great success! Starting with a great workshop on how to create tough paper bags out of newspaper (yes, it is possible), we were then graced with some brilliant comedy, courtesy of the Humour Club International.

Afterwards, it was time for birthday celebrations, and some catch-up between old and new friends.

A great day all round!

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Comedy Afternoon for our MSP's - 24th of August @ 2.30pm

Dear Friends,

Warm greetings from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India - Chennai Chapter!

August has dawned on us, and it is time for another meeting at BOSCH canteen Chennai!

Date: August 24, 2013
Day: Saturday
Venue: BOSCH canteen
Time: 2.30pm

The Humour Club International, Chennai Wing, is joining us for an evening of laughter and fun. Mr. Seekaran who heads the Chennai Wing has promised us a fun packed day - So do bring your family and friends, and call in to let us know you're coming, so we can make tea / seating arrangements.

Please bring in 2 passport size photographs, as we are developing ID cards for all of our MS patients.

We also plan on running a 1/2 hour paper bag making session, for all those who want to learn how to make bags out of newspapers, to increase their monthly income (or to just learn a new skill!).

We will also be celebrating the birthday of all those members born in August, so make sure you come along for the fun!

Looking forward to seeing you all,

With regards,

The MSSI Chennai Team.