Bookworms across Kilkenny to raise vital funds for worthy cause!

Thousands of people across the Kilkenny will have their noses buried in books this November, as part of the annual MS Readathon fundraiser.

The MS Readathon is Ireland’s biggest sponsored reading initiative, which invites children, adults and teachers to get sponsored to read as many books as they can throughout the month.

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All funds raised from the MS Readathon go towards supporting people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and their families.

MS is the most common debilitating neurological condition affecting young adults in Ireland. It affects more than 9,000 people in Ireland.

MS Ireland is calling on people – from small kids and older teenagers to community groups, businesses, and books clubs – to get involved.

Ava Battles, MS Ireland CEO said that there is still time for bookworms of all ages to set themselves a reading challenge this November and get involved in the MS Readathon.

"It’s not too late for people to read along with their kids at night-time or set a group challenge as part of a book club," she said.

"The Readathon is the perfect opportunity to keep little minds entertained."

Children, teachers, and adults can get involved in this year’s MS Readathon by registering online here: www.msreadathon.ie