Introducing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society into...

Introducing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society into Singapore The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non- profit organization that supports MS related research and provides programs for people with MS and their families. Multiple Sclerosis is an auto- immune disease. It is a chronic and often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. The mission statement of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The funds that are provided by the society are used in research, programs, and education. The Society helps to raise the awareness of Multiple Sclerosis around the world. (Reference 6) The Multiple Sclerosis Society is a worldwide organization that provides†¦show more content†¦Republic of Singapore Singapore was founded as a trading colony by the British in 1819 and became and independent country in 1965. Today Singapore is one of the world’s most prosperous countries. Singapore is located in Southeastern Asia. It is not a very large country and is compared in size as being â€Å" slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington D.C.†(Reference 1) The People and Culture The population of Singapore comes to 4,151,264 and consist of many different ethnic groups, such as, Chinese, Malay, India, along with other groups. Singapore has four Chinese 77% Malay 14% Indian 7.6% Other 1.4% Official languages-Chinese, Malay (the national language) Tamil, and English. Because of Singapore’s diverse ethnic groups the people of Singapore practice different religions, including, Buddhism (Chinese), Muslim (Malays), Christianity, Hindu, Taoists, and Confucianism. The people of Singapore celebrate their culture with festivals according to different religions. Singaporean culture is a mix of many different nationalities and though Singapore is increasingly developing its own identity many people still hold on to the customs of their ancestors. Singapore has also been considered the food capital of Asia offering a mix of Chinese,Show MoreRelatedThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Singapore1921 Words   |  8 PagesIntroduction: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society In Singapore The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non- profit organization that supports MS related research and provides programs for people with MS and their families. Multiple Sclerosis is an auto- immune disease. It is a chronic and often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. The mission statement of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The funds thatRead MoreDamodaran Book on Investment Valuation, 2nd Edition398423 Words   |  1594 PagesEquity Models Chapter 15: Firm Valuation: Cost of Capital and APV Approaches Chapter 16: Estimating Equity Value Per Share Chapter 17: Fundamental Principles of Relative Valuation Chapter 18: Earnings Multiples Chapter 19: Book Value Multiples Chapter 20: Revenue and Sector-Specific Multiples Chapter 21: Valuing Financial Service Firms Chapter 22: Valuing Firms with Negative Earnings Chapter 23: Valuing Young and Start-up Firms Chapter 24: Valuing Private Firms Chapter 25: Acquisitions and TakeoversRead MoreLeadership for Health and Social Care and Children65584 Words   |  263 Pages7) 222 Promote awareness of sensory loss (SS 5.2) Support the use of assistive technology (SS 5.3) Explore models of disability (SS 5.4) Support individuals with sensory loss with communication (SS 5.5) 226 228 231 233 Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities (SS 5.6) 236 Support children s speech, language and communication (EYMP5) 239 Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage (CYPOP 17) 243 ProvidingRead MoreGsk Annual Report 2010135604 Words   |  543 Pagesof world pharmaceutical market. (Source: IMS Health) 3 Leading presence in Consumer Healthcare global categories: OTC, Oral Care, Nutritionals. Financial statements P102–P191 GSK’s business model A balanced, synergistic business, with multiple growth drivers supporting a core pharmaceutical RD operation. Responsible business Malaria vaccine Potentially the ï ¬ rst malaria vaccine with phase III trials ongoing in 7 African countries. 300 million Commitment to supply 300m doses of Synï ¬â€šorixRead MoreStrategic Marketing Management337596 Words   |  1351 PagesLoughborough University and Colin Gilligan Professor of Marketing Sheffield Hallam University and Visiting Professor, Northumbria University AMSTERDAM †¢ BOSTON †¢ HEIDELBERG †¢ LONDON †¢ NEW YORK †¢ OXFORD PARIS †¢ SAN DIEGO †¢ SAN FRANCISCO †¢ SINGAPORE †¢ SYDNEY †¢ TOKYO Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP 200 Wheeler Road, Burlington, MA 01803 First published 1992 Second edition 1997 Reprinted 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003 Third edition 2005 Copyright  © 1992, 1997