Congratulations to the 25 recipients of our 2023 MS Go for Gold Scholarships! Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply. The calibre of entries was incredible again this year.
One of this year's recipients, Kingsley, plans to use the funding to purchase video equipment.
Kingsley’s YouTube Channel ‘KPs Kingdom’ is a not-for-profit space where Kingsley shares his MS journey and shows his viewers how to cook healthy, simple meals on a budget.
‘My YouTube channel has over the years become my life, there is rarely a day that goes by that I am not working on it. There are currently over 1,000 recipes on my channel to watch and learn how to cook,’ Kingsley says.
Unfortunately, Kingsley’s equipment became worn out and he was unable to replace it. Thankfully, his Go for Gold funds will help him to purchase a new camera and tripod.
‘Creating content 3 times a week helps with my cognitive function, as it takes a lot of work — from researching a recipe, cooking and filming the recipe, then editing, colour correction and then narrating the video. It keeps me active both physically and mentally.’
He misses the contact he had with his customers, working in retail for more than 30 years, but has found a new connection through viewers’ comments.
‘I show people that even with the amount of progression that I have with my MS, I can cook healthy simple meals on a budget and have fun doing it.
‘This scholarship has allowed me to keep creating content and to try and inspire, not only those with MS or a disability but anyone who can't cook or who needs to eat on a budget.’
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