Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Thousands of Canadians Coast to Coast Walk Together In Support of Those Affected by Multiple Sclerosis

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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This year’s MS Walk is taking place across 45 Canadian communities, including; Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and many more.

Key Points: 
  • This year’s MS Walk is taking place across 45 Canadian communities, including; Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and many more.
  • The event aims to raise awareness and funds for crucial multiple sclerosis (MS) research and support an extensive network of support programs.
  • "Every year, our communities astound us with their unwavering support," remarked Nicole Sullivan, Director, Community Fundraising at MS Canada.
  • The MS Walk serves as a platform to celebrate the community that supports people living with MS, as well as their loved ones.

Pathways to Cures are in Sight as MS Canada Hosts Annual Day on the Hill with Carnation Pinning

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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The distanced “self-pinning” replaces the traditional annual pinning by MS Canada representatives in the parliamentary foyers.

Key Points: 
  • The distanced “self-pinning” replaces the traditional annual pinning by MS Canada representatives in the parliamentary foyers.
  • Public officials across Canada and members of the public are also invited to join in showing their support on May 3rd through MS Canada’s digital carnation pinning platform.
  • At the start of 2023, the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada began operating under a new name – MS Canada.
  • It could potentially eradicate MS altogether.” – Benjamin Davis, Senior Vice-President of MS Canada
    “Two decades ago, I started volunteering with MS Canada to support people like me who live with MS and to raise funds for MS research.

SATT[1] Conectus and Find Therapeutics Sign Licensing Agreement to Develop a Promising New Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Promising preclinical data show that this innovative therapy, by overcoming the molecular barriers of myelin regeneration, could restore myelin function.

Key Points: 
  • Promising preclinical data show that this innovative therapy, by overcoming the molecular barriers of myelin regeneration, could restore myelin function.
  • According to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Canada has one of the highest MS rates in the world with 1 in every 400 people affected.
  • Initial preclinical pharmacology studies, funded by SATT Conectus, have demonstrated very encouraging results, delivering increased myelin and better function after treatment.
  • Find Therapeutics, is dedicated to the development of next generation trans-membrane allosteric modulators to treat rare and inflammatory diseases.

Canada Disability Benefit Legislation Important for Canadians Affected by MS to Make Ends Meet

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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TORONTO, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada applauds the tabling of legislation to create a Canada Disability Benefit, intended to provide income support to Canadians who live with a disability.

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  • TORONTO, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada applauds the tabling of legislation to create a Canada Disability Benefit, intended to provide income support to Canadians who live with a disability.
  • The MS Society launched a digital petition in March in support of the Canada Disability Benefit.
  • The meetings emphasized the importance of a quick introduction of the Canada Disability Benefit and ensuring that such a benefit would include people who live with episodic disabilities as defined in the Accessible Canada Act.
  • The MS Society is committed to ensuring that Canadians impacted by MS can participate fully in all aspects of life.

World MS Day Builds Connections and Momentum for the MS Community

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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TORONTO, May 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A global day to celebrate togetherness, solidarity, and a vision for a multiple sclerosis (MS) free world, World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day on May 30 brings the entire MS Community together to build connections and raise awareness about the impact of MS.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A global day to celebrate togetherness, solidarity, and a vision for a multiple sclerosis (MS) free world, World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day on May 30 brings the entire MS Community together to build connections and raise awareness about the impact of MS.
  • In Canada, World MS Day officially concludes May as MS Awareness Month.
  • World MS Day is a day to raise a collective voice for those impacted by MS internationally.
  • The MS Society is grateful for the generosity of donors, event participants, volunteers, and the MS community throughout MS Awareness Month, on World MS Day, and beyond.

Moving Forward Together Towards a World Free of MS

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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On Sunday, May 29, thousands of participants will come together across the country to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) and move forward together their way towards a world free of MS. To date, MS Walk 2022 participants have raised over $1.6 million in support of the more than 90,000 Canadians who live with MS.

Key Points: 
  • On Sunday, May 29, thousands of participants will come together across the country to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) and move forward together their way towards a world free of MS. To date, MS Walk 2022 participants have raised over $1.6 million in support of the more than 90,000 Canadians who live with MS.
  • Participating in and raising funds through MS Walk will help accelerate research and move us closer towards a world free of MS.
  • Together, regardless of how or where you participate, we are moving closer towards a world free of MS.
  • Participating in and fundraising through MS Walk (Jayman BUILT MS Walk in Alberta and Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in Saskatchewan) allows the MS Society to continue funding MS research and providing services dedicated to achieving a world free of MS and improving the quality of life for those impacted by MS.
    For more information about the MS Walk and to find an option available in your preferred location, please visit mswalks.ca .

Media Advisory: KingSett CEO Jon Love and Special Guests Rappel from Roof of 700 University Ave to Open MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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TORONTO, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will host interested media for the opening of the MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge, a breathtaking new event that has raised over $4.3 million for critical multiple sclerosis (MS) research initiatives in Canada, on Monday, May 9 at 8:30am ET.

Key Points: 
  • The opening of the three-day event will see KingSett Capital CEO Jon Love and guests be the first to rappel off the roof of 700 University Avenue.
  • Media will have the opportunity to interview Mr. Love and Mr. Ben Davis, Senior Vice, President, Mission at the MS Society of Canada after the rappel.
  • For media interested in joining the rappel off the roof of the building that morning, please contact Faisal Ikram or Albert Gunnison in advance via the contact information listed below.
  • Find the MS Society on Twitter , Instagram or like our page on Facebook .

Join the MS Community and Raise Awareness for MS this May

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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Together, Canadians will be rallying across the country to raise awareness of what it means to live with or support someone living with MS.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Canadians will be rallying across the country to raise awareness of what it means to live with or support someone living with MS.
  • I want to begin this years MS Awareness Month by thanking all those who go above and beyond in supporting and championing for the MS community.
  • The MS Society invites Canadians to recognize MS Awareness Month by:
    Participating in a Virtual Carnation Pinning event on social media May 4.
  • Registering for the May 50k virtual challenge to leave MS where it belongs: behind us
    Watching community leaders light up monuments and issue proclamations of support for the MS community on World MS Day May 30.

MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge Aims to Raise $4m for MS Research by Sending More Than 140 Donors Rappelling Off Toronto Office Tower

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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To donate to the MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge and support the participants as they take the leap for MS on May 9 to 11, please visit: www.mstowerchallenge.ca .

Key Points: 
  • To donate to the MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge and support the participants as they take the leap for MS on May 9 to 11, please visit: www.mstowerchallenge.ca .
  • The event will see over 140 participants across approximately 30 teams take the leap for MS.
  • The fundraising teams include KingSett Capital employees, KingSett Advisory Board members, and the firms business partners, as well as members of the Canadian MS community.
  • I am thrilled by the tremendous support the MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge has received from our friends, colleagues, business partners, and members of the MS community, said Jon Love, CEO of KingSett Capital.

Canadian Prospective Cohort Study to Understand Progression in Multiple Sclerosis Awarded Nearly $1.35 Million to Investigate the Impact of Pediatric-Onset MS Into Adulthood

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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This investment over three years brings the total amount awarded for the CanProCo project to over $11.5 million.

Key Points: 
  • This investment over three years brings the total amount awarded for the CanProCo project to over $11.5 million.
  • CanProCo is generously funded by the MS Society of Canada in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation, Biogen Canada, Roche Canada, and the Government of Alberta.
  • To learn more about the new sub-cohort of the Canadian Prospective Cohort Study to Understand Progression in MS, visit our funded research page .
  • Progression or the steady worsening of disease, resulting in increased disability is a challenging reality faced by people affected by MS.