Harry Potter Author Helps MS Cause

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I found the following USA Today news story on Facebook this morning. I didn’t realize the famed author of the Harry Potter series had a mother who was affected by multiple sclerosis. Apparently J.K. Rowling’s own mother died from complications related to MS when Rowling was young, and it has shaped the writer’s own understanding of illness, loss, and helping others. Having been catapulted to fame and fortune with her novels, Rowling has recently donated a large sum, $15.4 million, to the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) to create a research center for multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative illnesses.

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3 comments

  • Kim
    September 1, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Whoo Hoo for her, It is appreciated. All research is great!

  • Jen
    September 1, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    I sooooo agree. I think she is fabulous as an author and as a humanitarian.

  • Anonymous
    April 20, 2013 at 4:01 am

    I have never seen any Harry Potter movies or read any of her books. I think it is great that she donated money for a research center. I feel that without research how would they discover medicine that helps symptoms or even come close to possibly finding a cure. I give J.K. Rowling 2 thumbs up for her rags to riches story and for helping with MS! Thanks.

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