MS Sessions 2017 Prague
Launch Party
This is part 1 of a special blog. It
may seem a bit jumpy (comments welcome!), especially the day reviews - my
lecture notes from the actual days! Just a heads-up…
In June 2017 I came across MSSessions2017
being held in Prague by Shift.ms, a fantastic charity – the social network for
people with multiple sclerosis! I looked into what #MSSessions2017 was, and that at the time being a tender 39 years
old (ahem) I just made it into the ‘age range’ (18-40) for the event. So I
applied with requested info and hope!
When I received the email confirmation
of my successful application, I became excited! November then wasn’t too far
off. Prague? Somewhere I had never been to but had always
wanted to visit. This was beyond an ideal opportunity. So I thought!
It not only went further past whatever
thoughts I had about what the weekend may have held; it amazingly blew them out
of the water!
Woah. What IS MS
Sessions? “It’s a festival bringing together
young people with MS from across Europe. It is (was) to be two days filled with
talks from leading experts, interactive activities and opportunities to connect
with other young people with MS.” That is the formal answer from the
Shift.ms website.
The bags were packed, alarm set (2nd
time that year, not usually needing a bloody alarm!), I went to bed!
Friday 24/11/17
- After 3
hours kip, I got up, got ready, taxied to Newcastle International Airport.
- Booked
in, grabbed a cuppa and a sarnie
- Easily
into 737 having asked for and booked assistance - standing queuing these days
a challenge.
- Good
flight followed
- At the
hotel, really good vibes and service straight away.
- I then
met a lot of good people there
- Little
groups formed and in one, we went out for lunch – AND WALK! – back to the
hotel for about half 5 having missed cocktail afternoon. Boo!
As the evening started ‘properly’, the
atmosphere was brilliant. This was pre-arranged (not the atmosphere!) for those
of us who went on the Friday. Relaxed and exciting throughout. Nice,
gluten-free food, friendly people (all).
Here’s a thing. I started chatting with
Kaz Aston. We got on very well and as she is a big player in
PR and an MS campaigner, offered me a ‘job’; social media! Opportunities! Time
might tell!
So, a fantastic Friday. To the
Saturday!
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