Health Secretary Praises MS Society At Charity Launch, UK

Main Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Article Date: 26 Nov 2008 - 4:00 PDT

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The Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson MP, praised the work of the MS Society at a reception to launch the charity partnership of the MS Society and British Energy for 2008-09.

The reception, held at the Houses of Parliament on 18 November, played host to a number of key politicians and representatives from the two organisations.

Alan Johnson MP, said: "I am delighted that British Energy employees have chosen the MS Society as their charity of the year. The MS Society makes as huge contribution to the lives of so many people around the UK, and the involvement of those in British Energy will be a considerable boost to the Society's excellent efforts. I wish the partnership every success, and I am sure it will be of great benefit to all those affected by MS who are seeking support to live their life's to the full."

The Society hopes to raise at least £200,000 from the partnership; last year the power company raised £500,000 for Help the Hospices.

British Energy operates nine UK power stations and staff at each site will work with their local branch or branches of the MS Society to make a difference to local people in their area.

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