Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Written by Roslyn Marano | Last updated Dec. 15, 2025

Recognized each year in March, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month is an annual effort to expand public awareness of MS, support the MS community, and highlight the lived experiences of people living with MS.

Established in 2003, the month promotes education, advocacy, and fundraising that strengthen resources for those navigating life with the disease.

By improving understanding in communities, workplaces, and healthcare settings, this initiative helps reduce stigma, supports earlier diagnosis, and reinforces the importance of sharing personal stories and supporting the MS journey across all types of MS.

What happens during MS Awareness Month

During MS Awareness Month, MS organizations and advocacy groups launch initiatives aimed at informing and uplifting the MS community.

Many host awareness month campaigns, publish new MS education materials, and offer virtual events focused on mental health, symptom management, and lifestyle wellness.

Several organizations lead major MS Awareness Month efforts each year, including:

These groups encourage people to share their story, join events, and learn about diagnosis, treatment, and long-term support.

Why MS awareness matters

Expanding awareness helps create more supportive environments for people living with MS.

When the public better understands the condition, including challenges such as fatigue, changes in coordination, cognitive shifts, and variations in mobility and energy, it becomes easier to recognize what people with MS may be navigating.

Greater awareness promotes earlier recognition of symptoms and encourages people to stay connected with their care teams, including neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.

It can also reduce workplace barriers and support policies that accommodate disabilities, helping people with MS participate more fully in work and community life.

Finally, fundraising during the month contributes to research advances, clinical trials, and community assistance programs that strengthen mental health, physical health, and overall quality of life.

Ways to participate in MS Awareness Month

You can participate in MS Awareness Month in various ways, including attending local events and amplifying awareness online.

Attend or support community events

Participating in community activities helps raise awareness and fund essential programs. You can:

  • join Walk MS, Bike MS, or Challenge Walk MS fundraising events
  • attend webinars and workshops hosted by MSAA, MSIF, and Can Do MS
  • look for local educational events offered by an MS center or neurology clinic

Join or promote social media campaigns

Social platforms offer a simple way to spread awareness and connect with others. Consider:

  • sharing research updates, infographics, or personal stories
  • participating in MS awareness hashtags
  • highlighting tools and resources that help raise awareness

You can also follow Multiple Sclerosis News Today across various platforms, including Facebook, X, and Instagram, to stay informed about research updates, new therapies, community stories, and awareness activities throughout the month.

Advocate for policy and access

Advocacy strengthens long-term support for people living with MS. You might:

  • engage with NMSS advocacy alerts and share them within your community
  • contact local representatives about healthcare and disability legislation
  • join virtual advocacy days to support treatment access and insurance protections

Fundraise or donate

Financial support helps expand research, services, and community programs. Options include:

  • creating a fundraising page for MS research
  • donating to national or local MS organizations
  • supporting assistance programs for mobility aids, transportation, or wellness resources

Share educational content

Spreading reliable information empowers others to understand and support people with MS. You can:

  • offer reliable information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
  • start conversations at work, in schools, or in community groups
  • explain long-term management needs across different types of MS

What MS organizations are working toward

Major MS organizations continue to work on expanding outreach, broadening storytelling efforts, and improving access to education and wellness tools. Many focus on early diagnosis, rehabilitation access, global research collaboration, and holistic wellness programs that nurture both mental and physical health.

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month offers an opportunity to elevate voices, improve understanding, and foster a more supportive, compassionate environment. Advocacy, education, fundraising, and storytelling all contribute to stronger community connections and better support for people navigating life with MS.

Multiple Sclerosis News Today is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

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