This is why we ride

“My name is Lisa Bernardy and I have MS. I was diagnosed in December 2004. Initially the diagnosis left me in a state of disbelief and a profound sense of uncertainty about my future. Once I was in contact with MS Australia I realised that there were facilities to help my diagnosis not hinder my lifestyle. The money that is fundraised through events such as the MS Horseride mean that services such as immunotherapy, support lines like MS Connect and physiotherapy classes are made available to people with MS. Services like these are priceless and imperative to help me live a full and happy life.

I am lucky because I live close to the city but thanks to the efforts of participants in events like the MS Horseride last year MS Australia were able to expand their services into rural parts of ACT, NSW and VIC through new offices and community support workers to help those living further away, unable to get to the city based support groups.

Thank you on behalf of everyone with MS to participants and fundraisers in the 2009 MS Horseride. Your efforts help me and other people living with MS cope with the diagnosis and live a fuller life.”