A leading rehabilitation consultant has backed a Stone charity’s valuable work with people living with MS after a visit to their base on the Whitebridge business park.
Professor Anthony Ward from the North Staffordshire Rehabilitation Centre, based at Haywood Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent, visited STING (Staffordshire’s Therapeutic Independent Neurological Group) recently to find out more about the charity – and gave members his seal of approval.
Alan Moors from STING said: “Professor Ward is recognised internationally for his vision and pioneering work, so his recent visit to the centre to see for himself the good work going on there was welcomed by everyone. Professor Ward fully appreciated the community atmosphere, practical and up-to-date information readily available (and of course a nice cup of earl grey)!
“Only last year STING – formerly know as SAMS – was told by MS-UK that all regional funding was to be withdrawn, with immediate effect and they were closing the place down, taking with them the charity number. This is making fund-raising very difficult to say the least and it has been catastrophic for the charity.
“STING is about supporting individuals (and their families) living with any neurological condition, not just MS, and we are continuing to do this, through pure determination, grit and some local support. Now with Professor Ward’s seal of approval it could be full steam ahead but critical funds are required if the group are to survive.”
CAN YOU HELP?
The group now desperately needs support in the form of sponsorship from local businesses if they are to continue this good work.
Businesses and individuals are being urged to make an annual or monthly contribution, no matter how small.
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