CHILDREN across Clare are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming MS READaTHON, as the sign-up period for the event kicked off on Tuesday.

The MS READaTHON is a chance for children to read brilliant books, raise money for Multiple Sclerosis and gives them an opportunity to win some great prizes.
This year’s MS READaTHON reading period runs from the October 16 until November 16 and children can sign up either through their school, or directly via www.msreadathon.ie or by contacting 01 6781600.
Last year, 30,000 children raised more than €1.3 million for those living with MS in Ireland and since 1988, when the MS READaTHON was first held in Ireland, almost €14m has been raised.
Schools can compete for the winning schools’ trophies and for thousands of euro worth of books. In addition, 10% of the money raised in each school can be kept to buy books or reading aids for the school.