TO mark World MS Day (Friday, 30 May), Sharon Hier, Group Coordinator for MS Society Swansea and District Group, and her family will take on the 'Scale the Stadium' challenge at Cardiff's iconic Principality Stadium on Sunday (1 June) in an adrenaline-filled fundraising challenge to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across Wales.

The challenge will see Sharon, supported by her husband and daughters, climb to the roof of the 75,000-capacity stadium, traverse the roof edge with a bird's-eye view of Cardiff and the pitch below, before scaling the stadium's mast and zip-wiring across the canopy.

The heart-stopping finale will see them descend back to Earth via 'The Drop'. For Sharon, a proud Ospreys Rugby supporter, the challenge is particularly daunting due to her fear of heights, but her family's support is giving her the courage to take on this incredible feat.

Sharon, who was diagnosed with relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 2014, has been a dedicated volunteer with MS Society Cymru, running information stands at public events including the Wales Air Show and Swansea and Llanelli Pride to raise awareness and support others living with the condition.

MS is a lifelong neurological condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, causing symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. With an estimated 6,111 people living with MS in Wales, MS Society Cymru provides vital support services and funds essential research to find treatments and ultimately stop MS for good.

Sharon Hier, Group Coordinator for MS Society Swansea and District Group, said: "Volunteering has shown me the power of community. Our weekly socials are a lifeline, especially for those living alone. We laugh - a lot - and that laughter brings strength, connection, and hope.

"When my wonderful family volunteered to support me in taking on this incredible challenge, I was overwhelmed by their support. Every penny raised

will help us support more people with MS, bring more smiles, and make sure no one feels they have to face this condition alone."

They won't be alone in their efforts, Sharon and her family will be joined by 20 others taking part in the daring fundraiser, each with their own connection to MS. Among them are Marie Nixon, wife of MS Ambassador Stuart Nixon, and Daf Wyn, MS Society Ambassador and Cymru Council member in addition to TV presenter on the popular Welsh language show Heno, who will be tackling the challenge with his family. Their collective efforts reflect the strength and solidarity of the MS community in Wales.

Shelley Elgin, Director of MS Society Cymru, said: "Sharon's dedication to supporting our MS community in Swansea and across Wales is truly inspiring. Her family's willingness to support her in taking on such an exhilarating challenge demonstrates the incredible spirit and determination we see throughout our MS community.

"Fundraising challenges like 'Scale the Stadium' are vital in helping us continue our work supporting people living with MS and funding the research that will one day lead to treatments and a cure. We're incredibly grateful to Sharon and all the other fundraisers for their courage and commitment to making a difference."

The fundraising challenge supports MS Society Cymru's ongoing work providing support services, advocacy, and funding vital research. The organisation runs support groups, information services, and community events across Wales to ensure no one faces MS alone.

To support the Sharon's challenge, donations can be made at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sharon-hier-54