Reinickendorf celebrates inclusion: Hiking exhibition on the World Ms Day!

Reinickendorf celebrates inclusion: Hiking exhibition on the World Ms Day!

Reinickendorf, Deutschland - On May 30, 2025, the World Ms Day will be celebrated, a day that has been celebrated annually since 2009. His goal is to demonstrate solidarity with the 2.9 million people with multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide and to clarify the public about this disease. District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) uses this occasion to announce a hiking exhibition in Reinickendorf, which is presented by the German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG). Reinickendorf has the honor of being the first district to host this important exhibition, which will be seen in the town hall until July 31, 2025. Admission is free of charge and visitors are invited to visit the exhibition on the Reinickendorfer inclusion day on June 21st.

The exhibition was launched to promote the equal participation of all people in social life. The DMSG, which is involved in the organization, plays a central role in supporting MS affected. Mirjam Kottmann, a 50-year-old TV presenter who has lived with MS since 1998, has had personal experiences with the DMSG. She took part in self -help groups who helped her to make social contacts and to better manage her illness. By sharing her story, Kottmann wants to encourage others to stay active and to find joy in life.

social challenges for multiple sclerosis

The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis brings with it profound social and emotional challenges. Restrictions in walking ability can often lead to stigmatization, with those affected often confronted with prejudices in the social environment. These prejudices range from suspicions to alcohol consumption to negative experiences in the workplace. The pressure to adapt, frequent issues in social counseling are job loss and financial uncertainty.

The social consequences of MS vary greatly, depending on individual skills and situations. Often it is everyday hurdles such as stairs or curbs that represent great challenges for those affected. These uncertainties about the course of the disease and fear of the future burden the mental health of those affected. Professional support from doctors and therapists is crucial for the integration and quality of life of those affected.

importance of education and support

In order to reduce discrimination and prejudices, comprehensive information about MS is urgently necessary. Cooperation between medicine and the DMSG experts can help promote the important integration of those affected by MS into everyday life. Positive social support has been shown to have many advantages for the health of those affected.

The hiking exhibition in Reinickendorf not only provides information about the disease, but also offers a platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the integration of those affected by MS. The commitment of the DMSG and the district mayor is a step in the right direction to promote the participation of all people - regardless of physical restrictions.

For more information about the World Ms Day and the upcoming events, visit the DMSG websites on the World Ms-Tag here and the bottom for social integration at MS here . You can find out more about the exhibition in Reinickendorf on the official page here .