Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

MS Society of Canada Counts on Canadians for Nationwide Support in Fight to End MS

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Medical specialties, Health, Multiple sclerosis, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter, Medicine, MS Readathon

For the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada , this unity highlights the work of those who have come together to support Canadians living with MS. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world.

Key Points: 
  • For the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada , this unity highlights the work of those who have come together to support Canadians living with MS. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world.
  • The need for Canadians to stand up to help ensure the MS Society of Canada can continue to support Canadians affected by MS is mission critical, says Pamela Valentine, president and CEO, MS Society of Canada.
  • Through online events and initiatives like #WeChallengeMS , Virtual MS Walk and the upcoming Virtual MS Bike , the MS Society has been able to continue providingessential support, advocacy and resources for Canadians living with MS and their families.
  • Typically, the MS Society of Canada and the MS community come together each summer to hold a series of MS fundraising events across the country, in an effort to help bring Canada closer to a world free of MS.

Uniting Virtually to Support Canadians Affected by MS

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Throughout the month, MS communities across the country will connect virtually to rally with the tens of thousands of Canadians affected by MS.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout the month, MS communities across the country will connect virtually to rally with the tens of thousands of Canadians affected by MS.
  • For Canadians living with and affected by MS, it presents additional concerns on top of an already challenging disease.
  • This MS Awareness Month, #WeChallengeMS by asking Canadians to turn ordinary hobbies like baking, running or cycling, into fundraising opportunities supporting Canadians affected by MS. On Sunday, May 24, MS communities across Canada will also rally at a nationwide virtual MS Walk.
  • Please visit mssociety.ca or call 1-800-268-7582 for more information,togetinvolved,or to support Canadians affected by MS bymaking a donation.