MS Awareness Yacht Stops In Bermuda
Bermuda was recently visited by a yacht which is on a journey to change the perceptions of multiple sclerosis by showing what is possible when people with a chronic disease are empowered to conquer their individual challenges.
After 17 days at sea, with no land in sight, the crew of Oceans of Hope stepped ashore in St. George’s after a 2,500 [nautical] mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Their website says, Oceans of Hope will change the perceptions of multiple sclerosis by showing what is possible when people with a chronic disease are empowered to conquer their individual challenges, by engaging people whose lives are touched by MS and developing networks as a foundation for life-changing behaviours.
“Navigating the world’s expansive oceans is still a great challenge. However, the technological evolution of boats and navigational aids as well as communicational equipment has made this kind of journey safer than ever.
“We want to tell the world that disability can be changed to ability, that we will never stop trying to improve life. We want to create quality of life and value through responsibility and commitment. Sailing around the world is just that: it is hard work, commitment and dependency upon each other working as a team.
“We will show everyone that we live our lives to the fullest and that dreams can come true, in spite of having a serious disease. We’ll be saying, “Yes, we can still do it!”
Making stops throughout Europe before reaching Bermuda, Oceans of Hope is now on its way to Boston and will continue via the Caribbean through the Panama Canal into the Pacific Ocean and on around the world via Australasia.
- Photo by Oceans of Hope
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