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The first World MS Day on 27 May 2009 is being supported by people from the world of sport, music, film, TV and politics to help raise awareness about MS.
"I support World MS Day and hope it will contribute to the worldwide struggle for more knowledge about the disease and better lives for people affected by MS." Bjørn Dæhlie, Norway, Olympic gold medallist skier.
Celebrities from the following countries are supporting World MS Day:
Greece, Mimis Plessas, composer
India, Milind Soman, Bollywood actor
Italy, Nicoletta Mantovani, wife of opera singer Luciano Pavarotti
Netherlands, Job Cohen, Mayor of Amsterdam
New Zealand, Phil Keoghan, TV presenter
Norway, Bjørn Dæhlie, Olympic gold medallist skier
Uruguay, Ignacio "Nacho" González, football player
USA, Clay Walker, musician
USA, Teri Garr, actress/ comedienne
USA, David "Squiggy" Lander, actor and author
"World MS Day is an opportunity for all of us around the globe to come together to build awareness and support for a world free of MS. To find out what you can do to end MS, visit the World MS Day website and remember to tell your friends and family to do the same." Teri Garr, USA, actress/ comedienne.
To read more celebrity quotes in support of World MS Day and to find out how you can get involved in World MS Day go to www.worldmsday.org
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