MS Readathon
For over 33 years - and after about a gazillion books - the MS Readathon has been igniting a passion for reading in children, all while helping people with multiple sclerosis.
About the MS Readathon
Throughout November up until the 15th of December, the rather wonderful MS Readathon takes place in schools and homes across Ireland.
It’s a simple yet truly special event that helps children improve their literacy skills, develop a lasting love of reading, go on epic adventures and raise money to support people affected by MS in Ireland.
Great benefits for children
By taking part in MS Readathon, children can hugely benefit from the tremendous power of reading in many different ways:
- Improved academic performance
- Enhanced concentration and listening skills
- Increased curiosity about the world around them
- Discovering more about themselves
- Developing a lasting love of reading
- Travelling to worlds they never knew existed
Taking Part Truly Transforms Lives
The money children fundraise as part of MS Readathon is incredibly important to people living with MS in Ireland and their families.
It powers vital services provided by MS Ireland that ease worries, increase confidence and improves quality of life for thousands of people. These services include our unique respite and therapy centre, Information Line phone service and one-to-one support sessions.