I've been busy lately with a couple of projects, add to this is that with the improved weather it has become a great time to repair a windshield, many have taken advantage of it.
That said one of my projects has been working with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. I'm putting together a walk team for MS here in Oklahoma City. A donation will be made from profits in windshield chip repair to this cause.
For those that don't know much about Multiple Sclerosis here is a brief description. Multiple Sclerosis, (MS) is an autoimmune disease, meaning for some unknown reason a body's defense system that protects you from infection suddenly attacks the body itself. In the case of MS it attacks and destroys the myelin coating around the nerves in the spine and brain. During this process nerves that provide the sense of feel, besides controlling muscles along with other body functions can be damaged.
Each person with MS is different but some of the common problems with Multiple Sclerosis include:
Loss of the ability to walk.
Blurred vision or blindness.
Loss of memory.
The rate of progression also varies case by case.
Sadly at this point there is No Cure, however great advances in managing MS have taken place. A cure appears to be in reach.
By supporting the Glass Aid, Walk MS Team you'll be helping the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. I understand much of the money stays here in Oklahoma and does much more than funding research. They also provide:
Support to those with MS and their family. This is important as some insurance companies won't pay for treatment and if a person has insurance from their employer but can no longer work due to the MS or loses a job due to these economic times they will need help. The basic cost to manage the disease can be $2000 a month. This doesn't include an MRI that might be needed that will cost several thousand dollars, blood tests or other medications that may be needed.
A Dream Doesn't Die, just because mom or dad has Multiple Sclerosis, the dream of sending a son or daughter to college doesn't end. The Multiple Sclerosis Society has a scholarship program.
Health professionals that treat MS also get support from the society as well.
With all that said we invite all to donate to the cause or even better join our team. For more information you can visit a page on the Glass Aid windshield repair website; PreventCracks4MS.com. I've made it easy to get to our team page by pointing the domain PreventCracks.org at it. You can also click on the links in the left column for more information.
Below is a video I found on You Tube that gives more information but also shows just how devastating this disease is.
The Oklahoma City Walk MS is April 25, 2009 at the OKC Zoo. I challenge other auto glass shops and windshield repair companies to match or beat our donation amount and set up a team.
