Doing my part to help achieve a world free from MS
Guest post by: John Duffy My sister, Joanne, was never much of an athlete. She was a bit clumsy. Our parents had a chalet in Craigleith and…
Trying to Find Meaning in My MS
Guest post by: Anna Giannakourus One day I was jogging, and I kept tripping over my feet. I was pregnant at the time, and already had a lot…
The Power of Positivity in the Face of Uncertainty
Guest post by: Donalda Martin-Gagnon It was one morning in 2009 when I woke up and I couldn’t move the right side of my body. It almost…
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month: A Conversation with Dr. Rheanna Robinson
The Indigenous population in Canada is a culturally and geographically diverse group that includes First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. According to Statistics…
A Confrontation with Uncertainty: Kajal’s MS Story
Guest post by: Kajal Rai A cure for MS would mean that I could have a life of normality and a life of…
Multiple Sclerosis and Depression
This blog post was published in October 2021 for #WorldMentalHealthDay to raise awareness of mental health as an integral part of overall health.…
Canadian Researchers Examine the Benefits of Translingual Stimulation (PoNS) Combined with Physiotherapy in Multiple Sclerosis
Drs. Michelle Ploughman (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and Sarah Donkers (University of Saskatchewan) are set to lead the first Canadian clinical trial examining…
New ventures lead to new found bonds
Guest post by: Carrie MacLean When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), I thought I only had a few years to live.…
Enjoying the Journey: How to Plan Your Cycling Route
Picture this: it’s a beautiful day, your bike is all tuned up, your helmet is on and you’re ready to hit the open…
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.