Red Lab Coat Day New Zealand launch

Red Lab Coat Day New Zealand launch

The New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust (“NZMSRT”) is excited to announce that in partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand (“MSNZ”) it will be celebrating Red Lab Coat Day on 1 May 2017. This is a day recognising the work of MS researchers in New Zealand and marks the launch of MSNZs 2017 Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign.

Our MS researchers have swapped their regular white lab coats for red Kiss Goodbye to MS lab coats and on the day will profile some of the incredible MS research taking place in New Zealand. We have more than 14 researchers getting involved.

Red Coat Lab Day is a social media event that aims to raise awareness of the significance of ongoing research into MS. Follow their adventures on @kissgoodbyetoms and @kissgoodbyetomsglobal

NZMSRT Chairman Tim Preston said “Red Lab Coat Day is an important initiative to raise awareness and puts a face to some of the many MS researchers we have working to better understand MS.”

“It is an opportunity for our fundraisers, donors and supporters to say thank you to the wonderful MS researchers in New Zealand, who have dedicated their careers to accelerating research into MS. Thanks to them, finding a cure for MS is a matter of “when” not “if”.’

“With the help of our amazing MS researchers and our supportive community, together we will Kiss Goodbye to MS once and for all!”

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Contact: Tim Preston Chairman Mob: +64 (21) 345 531 0800 164 338 tim@msresearch.nz

About New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust: The New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust was established for the purpose of stimulating, co-ordinating and supporting New Zealand-based research into the cause, prevention, treatment, alleviation and cure of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and to obtain and disseminate research findings. Registered under the Charitable Trusts Act, the NZ MS Research Trust collaborates with partners to fund research that helps people with MS, informs people about research findings and uses fact-based research findings to improve the lives of people with MS. See: www.msresearch.nz

About MSNZ The Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand (MSNZ) is a non-profit organisation formed in 1967. MSNZ advocates for systemic change so people with MS in New Zealand have access to first world treatment, resources and services to improve their well-being and quality of life. The work of MSNZ aims to reduce the burden of MS on those diagnosed, their carers and families. MSNZ provides support, information and educational resources to 18 independent Regional Societies supporting people living with MS in their communities. See: www.msnz.org.nz

About Kiss Goodbye to MS Kiss Goodbye to MS is the only global fundraising campaign for multiple sclerosis (MS). Originating in Australia in 2012 the campaign went global in 2016 the campaign is a way for everyone to do something fun, exciting, glamorous, weird or whatever, to raise money for the support and research that people with MS urgently need. Red Lab Coat Day marks the launch of the campaign and NZ joins MS Research Australia for the first year to celebrate the dedicated researchers working to improve the lives of approximately 4000 New Zealanders and over 2.3 million people diagnosed with MS world wide.

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