American Academy of Neurology: A new biomarker to monitor disease progression and treatment response in MS
A major research question in multiple sclerosis (MS) is to determine if a person with MS is progressing in their disease course and…
Celebrate the value of volunteering
National Volunteer Week (April 15-21) is an opportunity to celebrate the impact volunteers have across the country, and I wish to take this…
70th American Academy Neurology (AAN) annual meeting: leading researchers and clinicians will gather for the largest neurology meeting of the year
An intense week of latest and hottest research news and updates are awaiting the research team at the 70th American Academy Neurology (AAN)…
Sibling Support: How a brother and sister bonded through having MS
Guest post by Kayla Dalley To some, multiple sclerosis could be viewed as a force intended to push you apart from your friends…
My mom has MS, and now I do too
Guest post by Sarah Flohr, MS Walk ambassador My mom was diagnosed with MS in 2000 and I’ve watched it gradually progress over…
Letter from a Caregiver
Dear Dad, I will never forget when you were first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It was ten years ago and I was only…
Refusing to be silent – finding my voice
Guest post by Sherri Mytopher, MS Walk ambassador It’s unfortunate that women are at such high risk of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis…
Living life with a smile
Guest post by Giulia Rea, MS Walk ambassador I was planning to go on a vacation with my family when I woke up…
Celebrating Brain Awareness Week by understanding Brain Health in MS
Brain Awareness Week, happening this year from March 12 to 18, is a global campaign organized by Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives to…
What is MS?
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 77,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.