The Equestrian Ride for MS: Raising Awareness in First Nations Communities
The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Reserve, located west of Brandon, Manitoba, is home to the Dakota Nation Unity Riders – a group that…
Dear Marc: A Letter to my Husband
Dear Marc, If I had to write this letter shortly after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), it would have had a much…
A Diagnosis Far from Home: Sogol’s Journey with MS
Being diagnosed with MS can be a frightening experience. It can be even more so when you’re far away from somewhere you’ve always…
MS Society of Canada Supports New Research in MS
Through the generous support of the MS community, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has invested over $200 million in research since inception…
2020 Virtual MS Connect Conference
Every year, the MS Connect Conference allows people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) to engage with leading Canadian investigators and learn about recent…
#TakeActionForMS: Lance & the EI Sickness Benefit
“I disclosed my MS diagnosis to my employer almost immediately. I wanted them to know there was a genuine reason why things had…
Slipping Through The Cracks: My Invisible Disease in the Workplace
“I find people have a preconceived notion that if you can work full-time, you surely can’t be that bad. Because multiple sclerosis can be episodic and invisible,…
Friendly Visiting: Staying Connected During COVID-19
Long before the pandemic, social isolation was an issue close to many hearts in long-term care. The MS Society’s Friendly Visiting program was…
Millennials and MS: Trish Yeung
There are questions about living with MS that you won’t find answered in any Google searches. Like how do you think about responding…
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.