The Isle of Wight MS Society has received its Queens Award for Voluntary Service from the Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon and Dr Nick England, at their shop in Shanklin.
The award is for their amazing work in providing emotional, financial and wellbeing support to those affected by Multiple Sclerosis on the Island.
Group Coordinator Paul Brading said:
“We are truly honoured to have received this prestigious award, recognising the range of support we offer to Islanders, from our unique free alternative therapy voucher scheme, the availability of Health and Wellbeing grants to the numerous social and information events we organise. Fund are raised primarily through our shop in Regent Street Shanklin, and all the money we raise is spent on the Island”.
Finance Volunteer Susan Smith said:
“This award is well deserved by our Shop Manager and wonderful team of over 30 volunteers both in the shop and coordinating group, they thoroughly deserve this acknowledgement of their efforts in supporting our Local MS community. We firmly believe that building a friendship network can really help people when they most need it and prevents isolation”
Paul concluded:
“What we provide on the Island is unique and is applauded by the MS Society Nationally. The MS Society IOW Group is most proud to have been awarded this honour.”
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