We have over 40 incredible volunteers who help with the day to day running of MS Together and we couldn’t do it without them.
To our Admins, Moderators, Social Media Team, Membership and Engagement Team, Fundraising and Events Team, Support Team and all of our Regional Group Leaders – THANK YOU!
Become a Volunteer
If you’re interested in volunteering for MS Together, please get in touch volunteers@mstogether.org
Our Ambassadors
Lina Nielsen
Lina Nielsen is a British sprinter, hurdler and yoga instructor. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was just 13, Lina revealed her illness publicly in 2022 when she suffered a flare-up before her World Championship debut in Eugene, Oregon.
Despite Lina’s setbacks over the years, she has shown incredible strength and perseverance. Lina was part of the women’s 4x400m relay that finished third at the Stade de France for a maiden Olympic medal (at the Paris 2024 Olympics).
Lina attended MS Together’s launch event where she spoke about her experience of living with MS and being an athlete and she’s also spoken on Sky Sports News and BBC Radio Woman’s Hour about MS Together.
- Lina also took part in a webinar for MS Together on healthy lifestyle.
- Listen to Lina’s ambassador announcement.
Dave Walsh
Being a hands-on father to three young children and an aspiring strongman, Dave Walsh’s life was turned upside down overnight. Dave went from climbing mountains in the British Army to being unable to climb the stairs when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Although his journey to find his ‘new normal’ has not been an easy one, he is now a full-time wheelchair user, but he has been crowned both the World’s Strongest Disabled Man and Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man twice, and on 28 May 2023, secured his first Guiness World Record title with the heaviest wheelchair vehicle pull in Gloucester, UK, hauling a 9,360-kg truck for 17.5 m.
Dave Walsh demonstrates and promotes the power of positivity to overcome challenges and reach your full potential and dreams – whatever the setback.
“I was diagnosed with MS back in 2014 initially with RRMS but soon later re-diagnosed with SPMS, my first symptom I noticed was numbness down my right side which is still in places. I am now a full-time wheelchair user too. I am married and have 3 children and if I’m not in the gym I’m usually trying to hide from my responsibilities somewhere else usually setting Guinness World Records or something.I have been a member of MS Together since 2020 when I had less grey in my beard and less pets living in my house! MS Together helped me in times of need by helping me connect with some awesome people which I have formed a strong bond with and meet up with, so to be able to give back and try to help the charity is an honour.”
Dave is currently in training for World’s Strongest Disabled Man happening in Birmingham in November 2024.
- Listen to Dave’s ambassador announcement.
Robin Hatcher
Robin has been working as a producer, creating theatre and performing it since 2013. Robin is also a comedian and is part of the leading comedy troupe the Noise Next Door, where he continues to perform. Here’s what Robin had to say about joining our ambassador team:
“I wanted to be an ambassador for MS Together because I believe so wholly in what the charity is trying to do for the MS community. When I was diagnosed I found the internet quite bleak and lonely and MS together felt like a shining light of positivity which made me feel less alone and more hopeful. I want to be part of that positivity; to try and help people in my community who may be having a hard time, and to celebrate the victories and happiness of those doing well. It is also a massive part of my journey to be able to talk to other people living with MS who understand the struggles and challenges that go with having the condition. It makes the condition feel less frightening. I can’t change the fact that I live with MS but with MS Together, as a group, we can help, love and support other people with MS to raise one another up so that our MS becomes one tiny side characteristic of a rich and full life.”
Robin ran the Brighton Marathon for us a few years ago and will be taking on the Paris Marathon 2025!
- Listen to Robin’s ambassador announcement.