Kindly forward to colleagues, medical advisers and political representatives as appropriate. Web reference http://www.msnetwork.org/evidence/feb-2017.htm   February 2017 Executive Summary As many are aware Kerri Cassidy, a person with multiple sclerosis recently became the winner Australia’s Award for Excellence in Justice and Rights Protection against a challenging selection criteria.   Relief from many common MS symptoms This Award is an important part of the Australian Government’s celebration of the International Day of People with Disability. Kerri’s advocated on behalf of Australian’s living with Multiple Sclerosis for better access to long established vascular interventions shown to provide significant and, at times, immediate, relief from many of the most common symptoms of MS.   Consensus based Advocacy While subsequent media coverage well highlighted this important endeavor there has been some disturbing feedback that the consensus based research supporting Kerri’s advocacy is not always properly appreciated and/or communicated. This is disturbing.   Protecting the Vulnerable To better understand why Kerri’s “here and now” advocacy and leadership is so important visit http://www.msnetwork.org/evidencerem A further remarkable example Maree Thomson has lived with MS for more than 15 years. In 2013 Maree was bestowed with the Sir Louis Pyke Award (the highest award available) in acknowledgement of her outstanding service to people with multiple sclerosis and the MS Australia organisation.  In 2016 Maree decided to be screened and if possible treated, for any identified blood flow irregularities. Here is Maree's story http://ccsviaustralia.com.au/ccsvi-ms-testimonial-maree-thomson/   Global News For snapshots of some of the breaking global MS research visit http://www.msnetwork.org/news   Peter Sullivan. On behalf of Multiple Sclerosis Network of Care, Australia  Reference RM3418MS