Canada Against Multiple Sclerosis
Guest blogger : Hélène Jamann (PhD candidate) The 2019 endMS Conference took place in Calgary, Alberta with a cold and snowy backdrop – a…
Bringing Together a Community of Researchers – 2019 endMS Conference
On December 8-11, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, the MS Society of Canada held the 2019 endMS Conference to bring together multiple sclerosis (MS)…
Beyond the Stigma
I was diagnosed with MS in 2011. Some people remember the day of their diagnosis like it’s an anniversary. They recall the weather,…
From Denial to Acceptance: A story about Catherine’s journey with MS
“For years, denial kept me from facing my MS head-on. Rather than learning how to live with it, I was ashamed of the…
Highlights: 2019 endMS Conference
From December 8-11 researchers, trainees, members of the MS community and others gathered in Calgary, AB for the 2019 endMS Conference. As the…
My MS journey: beyond the lesson plan
Guest post by: Christine Rutherford They tell you that you have MS, but no one tells you how it feels to live with…
Giving Back Through my MS
Living with MS can mean giving up a lot. MS affects each person differently and the symptoms can make a significant impact on…
Jonathan’s MS: a voyage to volunteerism
“I can’t think of a better cause to support than the MS Society of Canada when you’re faced with this disease.” Jonathan Allenger…
A match made in heaven – the story of our 1:1 peer support program
Mari-Lynn has always loved to connect with people. After reluctantly leaving her teaching career because of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Mari-Lynn looked for…
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.