Multiple Sclerosis Society, York branch

• Multiple Sclerosis Society, York branch; 1953-present

In 1953, founders Richard and Mary Cave were frustrated at the lack of treatments and support available for Mary's MS. So they decided to do something about it. They set up their first meeting in West London, a small number of people came and the MS Society was born. Today, the Society has around 30,000 members and groups in every part of the UK. Richard and Mary's work has inspired thousands of volunteers, supporters and staff members to make a difference to the lives people affected by MS.

The York branch was started in the same year as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and it is believed that it continues to this day.

A charitable society promoting research into multiple sclerosis, and supporting those who have been diagnosed.

In 1953, founders Richard and Mary Cave were frustrated at the lack of treatments and support available for Mary's MS. So they decided to do something about it. They set up their first meeting in West London, a small number of people came and the MS Society was born. Today, the Society has around 30,000 members and groups in every part of the UK. Richard and Mary’s work has inspired thousands of volunteers, supporters and staff members to make a difference to the lives people affected by MS.\n\nThe York branch was started in the same year as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and it is believed that it continues to this day.

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https://www.mssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work/our-history; accessed 20 May 2020.