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Delta Sigma Chi hosts Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser

CSULB’s Delta Sigma Chi fraternity will host “Swim for Multiple Sclerosis” on May 2, in partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America to raise money and awareness for the sometimes fatal disease.

“A lot of members in our fraternity have family members with multiple sclerosis, so we wanted to bring attention to this issue because a lot of people don’t know about it,” said Jesse Cruz, member of Delta Sigma Chi.

MSAA is an organization that provides support services for people coping with multiple sclerosis and their loved ones.

MS occurs when myelin, the protective covering over nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, becomes damaged. This damage interrupts nerve impulses, or “messages,” between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. Symptoms include numbness, reduced mobility of arms and legs, muscle pain, bladder difficulties, overwhelming fatigue, blurred vision and memory loss.

There is no known cure for the disease.

The fraternity’s goal is to get 100 people to come to the event, which will consist of challenges including a competition for who can make the biggest splash. It will take place at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at 2 p.m. Participants must register for the event by May 1 and pay a fee of $20.

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