Multiple Sclerosis Association of Lanka
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of Lanka (MSAL) is a support group for people with MS who live in Sri Lanka. It was set up with the aim of improving the lives of people living with MS. MSAL also create awareness of MS in Sri Lanka.
MSAL provides both the patient and the caregiver the opportunity to share their experiences and learn from others. Meetings are held in Colombo and Kandy.This provides both the patient and the caregiver the opportunity to share there experiences and learn from others. Meetings are held in Colombo and Kandy.
Many of our patients are from low socioeconomic status. They are mostly unemployed, due to their disabilities, and are cared for by family members. The families of these people with MS, especially school going children, are facing immense hardship. We provide support to these people.
MSAL is a non profit distributing company incorporated in Sri Lanka in 2006. Our books are audited annual and registered with the Registra of Companies. Funding is completely from donations. The Board of Director consists of 10 volunteers who are changed every two years.
What we do
Create awareness about Multiple Sclerosis
Conduct meetings once a quarter for our patients and caregivers to which we invite a guest speaker to address issues relating to this condition.
Help to make their home more ‘patient friendly’ putting up hand rails, wheelchair ramps etc
Physiotherapy free sessions for two sets.
Assistance to build some part of the house or adapt their houses to make it more patient friendly.
Supply of medical devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and arm crutches etc.
Fundraisers to collect money, since MSAL is totally dependent on donations.
support for the school going children of person with MS if he/she is the breadwinner.
Funding
MSAL is funded entirely by generous donations.
Fundraising activities such as concerts, selling raffle tickets etc.
Committee
The committee consists of volunteers including professors, Doctors.
There are 10 volunteers in the committee who meet every month to take this forward.