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Glasgow Times
01-08-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Miss World and Miss Scotland shine spotlight on this Glasgow facility
The reigning Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, visited Glasgow this week to meet staff, volunteers and service users at Revive MS Support, a charity that provides specialist support for people living with MS. Her visit follows the campaign of Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, who chose Revive MS Support as her charity during the Miss World competition, inspired by her own cousin's experience with the condition. Scotland has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with more than 17,500 people affected. Miss World and Miss Scotland met staff, volunteers and service users at Revive MS Support in Glasgow (Image: Supplied) Read more: Juno the dog set to join Beatson 10k event - here is why Opal said: 'It's been incredibly moving to meet the team at Revive MS Support and hear directly from people whose lives have been changed by the work they do. 'I've learned that MS affects thousands of people here in Scotland, and many are living with invisible symptoms that can be overwhelming. 'Charities like Revive offer not just treatment, but real community and hope.' During the visit, Miss World and Miss Scotland toured the charity's Govan therapy centre, met service users and staff, and even took part in a friendly SkiErg machine challenge. The pair even took on the SkiErg machine challenge, which is popular among Revive's service users and staff (Image: Supplied) Amy said: 'Having a family member live with MS opened my eyes to just how tough and misunderstood the condition can be. 'Visiting Revive MS Support with Miss World – and having my cousin Rhyiza there, who inspired me to enter Miss World in the first place – was incredibly emotional. 'The dedication of the staff and the resilience of the people they support is something I'll never forget. 'I'm proud to stand alongside them to raise awareness of MS, support those who live with it, and spotlight the vital services Revive provides every day.' The pair hope to highlight the important work carried out by the charity (Image: Supplied) Read more: Glasgow charity provides horse therapy to almost 200 people this year Glasgow-based charity Revive MS Support delivers care that is not widely accessible through the NHS, including physiotherapy, counselling, oxygen therapy and other MS-specific services. Iain McWhirter, chief executive of Revive MS Support, said: 'We were honoured to welcome Miss World and Miss Scotland to Revive MS Support today. 'Their visit helps highlight the very real challenges facing people living with MS in Scotland, and how our services make a life-changing difference. 'We're grateful to Amy for championing our work on a global stage, and to Opal for taking the time to learn more about MS and help raise awareness.'
Scotsman
31-07-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Miss World makes first visit to Scotland in 14 years to shine spotlight on MS Support with Miss Scotland
Her visit follows the campaign of Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, who selected Revive MS Support as her chosen charity during the Miss World competition, inspired by her cousin's experience living with MS. This marks the first official visit from a Miss World titleholder to Scotland in over 14 years, adding global attention to the urgent health inequality faced by those living with MS in Scotland which has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with over 17,500 people affected. Miss World and Miss Scotland toured Revive's therapy centre in Govan, met service users and frontline staff, and learned more about the charity's work providing MS-specific physiotherapy, counselling, oxygen therapy and more, services not widely available through the NHS. Both even went head-to-head in a friendly SkiErg machine challenge which is a popular among Revive's service users and staff. Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Miss World 2025, said: 'It's been incredibly moving to meet the team at Revive MS Support and hear directly from people whose lives have been changed by the work they do. I've learned that MS affects thousands of people here in Scotland, and many are living with invisible symptoms that can be overwhelming. Charities like Revive offer not just treatment, but real community and hope.' Amy Scott, Miss Scotland, said: 'Having a family member live with MS opened my eyes to just how tough and misunderstood the condition can be. Visiting Revive MS Support with Miss World - and having my cousin Rhyiza there, who inspired me to enter Miss World in the first place - was incredibly emotional. "The dedication of the staff and the resilience of the people they support is something I'll never forget. I'm proud to stand alongside them to raise awareness of MS, support those who live with it, and spotlight the vital services Revive provides every day.' Iain McWhirter, CEO of Revive MS Support, said: 'We were honoured to welcome Miss World and Miss Scotland to Revive MS Support today. Their visit helps highlight the very real challenges facing people living with MS in Scotland, and how our services make a life-changing difference. We're grateful to Amy for championing our work on a global stage, and to Opal for taking the time to learn more about MS and help raise awareness.' About Revive MS Support Revive MS Support is a Scottish charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by multiple sclerosis. Based in Glasgow, the charity offers a wide range of services including physiotherapy, counselling, complementary therapies, and social support for people affected by MS. 1 . Contributed Opal and Amy met service users and frontline staff, and learned more about the charity's work providing MS- specific physiotherapy Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 2 . Contributed Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, visited Revive MS Support, Scotland's leading MS charity with Miss Scotland Amy Scott Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 3 . Contributed Both beauties even went head-to-head in a friendly SkiErg machine challenge Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 4 . Contributed The ladies learned that the charity's services are not widely available through the NHS Photo: Submitted Photo Sales Related topics: ScotlandGlasgow
Daily Record
31-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Miss World flies into country to shine spotlight on MS with Miss Scotland
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri's visit follows the campaign of Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, who selected Revive MS Support as her chosen charity during the Miss World competition, inspired by her cousin's experience living with MS. The reigning Miss World visited Glasgow yesterday to meet with an MS support charity backed by Miss Scotland. Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri met with staff, volunteers and service users at Revive MS Support - Scotland's leading provider of specialist support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her visit follows the campaign of Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, who selected Revive MS Support as her chosen charity during the Miss World competition, inspired by her cousin's experience living with MS. This marks the first official visit from a Miss World titleholder to Scotland in over 14 years, adding global attention to the urgent health inequality faced by those living with MS in Scotland which has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with over 17,500 people affected. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today Miss World and Miss Scotland toured Revive's therapy centre in Govan, met service users and frontline staff, and learned more about the charity's work providing MS-specific physiotherapy, counselling, oxygen therapy and more, services not widely available through the NHS. Both beauties even went head-to-head in a friendly SkiErg machine challenge which is a popular among Revive's service users and staff. Opal Suchata Chuangsri said: 'It's been incredibly moving to meet the team at Revive MS Support and hear directly from people whose lives have been changed by the work they do. "I've learned that MS affects thousands of people here in Scotland, and many are living with invisible symptoms that can be overwhelming. Charities like Revive offer not just treatment, but real community and hope.' Revive MS Support is a Scottish charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by multiple sclerosis. Based in Glasgow, the charity offers a wide range of services including physiotherapy, counselling, complementary therapies, and social support for people affected by MS. Amy Scott, from Strathaven, added: 'Having a family member live with MS opened my eyes to just how tough and misunderstood the condition can be. Visiting Revive MS Support with Miss World - and having my cousin Rhyiza there, who inspired me to enter Miss World in the first place - was incredibly emotional. "The dedication of the staff and the resilience of the people they support is something I'll never forget. I'm proud to stand alongside them to raise awareness of MS, support those who live with it, and spotlight the vital services Revive provides every day.' Iain McWhirter, CEO of Revive MS Support, said: 'We were honoured to welcome Miss World and Miss Scotland to Revive MS Support today. Their visit helps highlight the very real challenges facing people living with MS in Scotland, and how our services make a life-changing difference. "We're grateful to Amy for championing our work on a global stage, and to Opal for taking the time to learn more about MS and help raise awareness.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Miss Scotland has emotional reunion with cousin as she completes Glasgow Kiltwalk
Miss Scotland Amy Scott has completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk - trekking an incredible 14 miles in support of a charity close to her heart. And waiting to meet her at the finish line was her beloved cousin Rhyiza, who lives with Multiple Sclerosis and inspired her to take on the challenge. Amy, of Strathaven , led the Kiltwalk's Saturday 11am start before setting out on the 14-mile Big Stroll, raising vital awareness and more than £600 for Revive MS Support, which provides physical, emotional, financial and social support to people affected by MS across Scotland. The charity provides a range of essential services, including physiotherapy, counselling, benefits support, oxygen therapy, and specialist complementary therapies – many of which would not otherwise be accessible to those who need them. Ahead of the Kiltwalk, Amy visited Revive MS Support centre in Glasgow, where she met staff and spoke with people living with MS about the impact of the charity's services. After completing the gruelling challenge, Amy said: "Every step of those 14 miles was worth it to see Rhyiza waiting for me at the finish line. "MS affects every part of a person's life, and I've seen first-hand how important it is to have access to life-changing support like Revive MS Support provides. "That's why I took on the Kiltwalk this year - to help make sure more people living with MS can get the support that wouldn't be available otherwise. I'm so proud to have walked for such an amazing cause." The Kiltwalk, one of Scotland's largest fundraising events, saw a record breaking number of walkers come together to raise money for causes close to their hearts, with every penny raised going directly to the charities. You can support Amy's Just Giving Page here. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here .
