The MS Society branch in the Isle of Man is looking for local daredevils to raise funds by abseiling down the TT Tower to celebrate the organisation’s 60th anniversary.

To celebrate the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s 60th anniversary in 2013, the local branch has decided to mark this with a unique Isle of Man event – a sponsored abseil down the iconic TT Tower on Saturday 21st September.

And, with the 60th birthday theme very much in mind, they are looking for 60 – or more - willing volunteers to raise at least ?60 each to help continue their work supporting people with MS, and their families.

Local branch chairman Derek Patience is just one person who has already signed up for the challenge:

‘When I was first diagnosed with MS I had no idea what was ahead of me – and I certainly didn’t think I’d be signing up for this 10 years later!  There is currently no cure for Multiple Sclerosis, and I know from my work with the local branch that the practical and emotional support we offer to everyone with MS, and their families, is absolutely vital – but we need to raise funds to continue to do this. 

“Obviously I’d like to be cured,” continues Derek, “and the research funded by the MS Society will hopefully find a cure and thus make the Society redundant – but in the meantime I hope that at least 59 other people agree that an abseil down the TT Tower is a great way to raise money and awareness of such a worthy cause.”

Anyone interested in taking in the MS Society’s 60th Anniversary Abseil, should email mssocietyiom@manx.net or phone 07624 452207.    Registration costs ?10 to cover costs and the abseil, which is being overseen by experts from the Venture Centre, will take place on Saturday 21 September from midday to 4pm.