Be Bold in Blue


Event details

When: January 2024

Where: Anywhere

What: Be Bold in Blue is a fantastic fundraising opportunity to reclaim Blue Monday and raise money to support everyone affected by MS

Due to the nature of MS, you do not know what will happen.  It makes you value what you can do and it makes you want to make the most of every day.  Carpe Diem!  Seize the Day!

Andrew, MS Trust Fundraiser 

Be Bold in Blue this Blue Monday

Blue Monday (15 January 2024) is said to be the most depressing day of the year. The MS Trust wants to change this by bringing together the MS community. This Blue Monday join us in making a positive difference for those affected by MS. Together we can Be Bold In Blue and make sense of MS.

Ideas for your Be Bold in Blue Fundraiser

If you're not sure what you want to do, here are a few ideas to get your Blue On! 

  • Share a picture of you being Bold in Blue on your social media and donate £5, make sure to use #BeBoldInBlue
  • Host a Be Bold in Blue brew and biccy morning 
  • The Be Bold in Blue big head shave
  • Organise a Be Bold in Blue quiz night - don't worry about writing one, we have one you can use! Just email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk 
  • Be Bold In Blue and dye your hair
  • Host a Be Bold in Blue dress up day at your work, school or university and collect donations from participants

Register for Be Bold in Blue 2024!

 

Why it is important to Be Bold in Blue

Multiple sclerosis doesn't just affect your physical health, it can also impact your mental health too.  Around half of all people with MS experience depression at some point in their life, as well as other mental health problems like anxiety and stress.  Symptoms of these mental health problems can include difficulty sleeping, breakdown in relationships and an inability to cope with daily tasks or commitments. 

Our dedicated enquiries team receives almost 90 enquiries each week, covering a range of topics from MS symptoms and diagnosis, to depression and anxiety. 

Join us and let's reclaim Blue Monday. Together we can Be Bold in Blue and make sense of MS.

Have a question?

If you have a question about Be Bold in Blue please contact the Fundraising Team on 01462 476707 or by email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

MS and Mental Health

If you have a question about MS, you can contact our MS Enquiry Service helpline:

  • Call us for free: 0800 032 3839
  • Email us: ask@mstrust.org.uk
  • Write to: MS Trust Information Team, Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4ET

The service is staffed from Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours, you can always leave us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Mood matters in MS

Multiple sclerosis and mental health are linked. MS can damage regions in the brain that regulate your mood and emotions.