Reading for a cause

http://register.thenovelchallenge.org.au/The-Novel-Challenge/jessicathomas/&utm_source=individual_widget&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=MS_Queensland

I am enjoying my holidays. Perhaps a little too much, considering I have a placement report to write, and a portfolio to start... And now I have another excuse to spend time read-read-reading! :)

I am participating in the MS Read-a-thon, for the first time since primary school, and I am rather excited. Any excuse to read really, but also, it's such a good cause. My lovely Aunty suffers from MS, so I have seen the impact it can have, not just on the person who has it, but their family as well. My Uncle has had to become her full time carer, so they have gone from two incomes to none, not to mention the frustrations of her not being able to do so many things that used to be so simple; things most people take for granted.

MS Australia is not only searching for a cure and understanding of multiple sclerosis, but aims to support people with MS and their families. I love this fundraiser because it spreads awareness of MS and its impact, it raises money for an important cause, and it gets people reading!

I have set my goal fairly low this year, and am hoping to exceed it. I am about to spread the word more fiercely via Facebook and email, as so far I have only been sponsored by myself and my Mum... Hopefully this will change soon, and you'll see it increase from $50 on my widget... which does not seem to be working for some reason. But you can follow the link above to go to the website.