March 28, 2024 Columns by Benjamin Hofmeister Multiple sclerosis awareness is for people with MS, too The Cambridge Dictionary defines awareness as “knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience.” That definition perfectly matches the stages of my personal awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS). I don’t recall hearing much, if anything, about…
March 1, 2024 News by Mary Chapman Stories and connections emphasized for this year’s MS Awareness Month Multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative disease thought to affect more than 1.8 million people globally, can impact many aspects of daily life. So for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, observed each March, this year’s focus is on the MS experience and the importance of social connections. Multiple Sclerosis…
February 28, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Personal stories of life with MS highlight March awareness month From participating in educational programs to sharing stories that illuminate the multiple sclerosis (MS) experience, people nationwide are poised to participate in MS Awareness Month, observed each March. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week starts on March 12. The disorder, thought to affect about one million U.S. residents, can cause…
June 9, 2022 News by Mary Chapman MS Society of Canada Hails Consideration of Disability Benefit Legislation Formal consideration of legislation to establish a Canada Disability Benefit, with the expectation the measure will provide financial support to Canadians who live with multiple sclerosis (MS), is being praised by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. On June 2, the legislation was tabled in Canadaās House of…
March 25, 2022 Columns by Ed Tobias One Month of MS Awareness Isn’t Enough I’m changing my mind about MS Awareness Month ā at least a little ā thanks to “31 Days of MS.” Whether it’s an awareness month or a week, or whether it’s for MS or disabilities in general, I’ve never been a big fan of these types of initiatives. But this…
March 1, 2022 News by Mary Chapman Patient Experience Takes ‘Shape’ for MS Awareness Month From celebrating artistsā works to sharing stories that bring to life the experience of multiple sclerosis (MS), Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month is designed to call attention to this neurodegenerative disorder and the nearly 1 million U.S. residents itās thought to affect. MS can cause a host of physical…
October 20, 2021 News by Mary Chapman Submissions Now Open for 2022 MSAA Art Showcase The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is calling for submissions for its 2022 MSAA Art Showcase, an initiative that celebrates the work of artists who haveĀ multiple sclerosis (MS). The showcase, which began in 2009, gives MS patients in the U.S. the opportunity to share their…
March 30, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace Sharing the Experiences of Others During MS Awareness Month Itās nearly the end of MS Awareness Month.Ā Previously, I spoke about helping out with the 31 Days of MS initiative by MS News Today and its parent company, BioNews, to help raise awareness of MS. As…
March 5, 2021 News by Mary Chapman It’s March – Make Time for MS Awareness Note: This story was updated March 8, 2021, to note that tickets for MSAA’s Virtual Art Tour are still available for purchase.Ā Activities are underway to mark Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, set aside each year to call attention to the neurodegenerative disorder estimated to affect almostĀ 1 million U.S.
February 25, 2021 by Kevin Schaefer Coming Soon: 31 Days of MS Multiple Sclerosis News Today is excited to announce a new initiative called “31 Days of MS,” in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March. We will feature a range of stories from people in the MS community, from patients to caregivers to family members.Ā The…
May 1, 2020 News by Mary Chapman MS Society of Canada Launches Virtual Fundraising Campaign The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is launching a virtual effort that seeks to connect multiple sclerosis (MS) communities across the country and raise funds for research in observance of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Canada. As part of the initiative, called #WeChallengeMS, Canadian…
May 30, 2019 News by Alejandra Viviescas, PhD Canadians Wrap Up MS Awareness Month with ‘Acts of Greatness’ Campaign The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada closed its celebration of multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month by launching the Acts of Greatness campaign that aims to raise $75 million to support research about the disease. The campaign was activated May 24 with the placements of five-meter decals…
May 6, 2019 News by Mary Chapman Artists and MSAA Mark 10 Years of Showcasing Original Works A bird in flight, a field of flowers, a dog surrounded by butterflies, a portrait of a toddler ā they’re all part of the artwork by the multiple sclerosis (MS) community done for aĀ Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) showcasing program, now marking its 10th year. Through its…
March 29, 2019 News by Mary Chapman Mediaplanet Features MS Patient and Former NHL Player Bryan Bickell in Awareness Effort MediaPlanet has launched a robust multimedia campaign aimed at calling attention to multiple sclerosis (MS) and similar diseases and featuring MS patient and former professional hockey player Bryan Bickell. The kickoff was timed for March, which isĀ Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. MediaPlanet specializes in content creation and…
March 28, 2019 News by Alex Coletta Fatigue is Normal When Caring for a Loved One with MS but it’s Unsustainable, Expert Says Caring for a loved one with multiple sclerosisĀ (MS) can be exhausting, resulting in crankiness, sleepless nights, and excessive sadness, but many resources are available to help deal with the daily challenges of caregiving, said social worker, therapist, and wellness educator Lara Krawchuk. āCare partner fatigue is a normal and…
March 26, 2019 News by Santiago Gisler AscellaHealth Highlights Support Program for MS Patients in Recognition of MS Awareness Month In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, AscellaHealth, aĀ national pharmacy benefit management company, is calling attention to its clinical and educational program designed to assist individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The program plan is intended to offer specialty pharmacy strategies to help manage costly and complex…
March 12, 2019 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Visibly Me, Visible MS Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month has arrived, lasting throughout the month of March. All things orange and popular hashtags flood social media sites. Awareness months like this have great value, though some may disagree. Awareness months become vessels to engage and encourage individuals and communities to get involved.
March 6, 2019 News by Mary Chapman Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Putting Focus on Family for MS Awareness Month In recognition of March as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is calling attention to the diseaseās impact on families. More specifically, the nonprofit organization is focusing its awareness campaign on the topics “Relationships and MS” and “Spotlighting Care Partner Needs,” according…
May 2, 2018 News by Catarina Silva Members of Canadian Parliament Commemorate MS Awareness Month Members of Parliament and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of CanadaĀ are jointly celebrating May as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. Both parties met in Ottawa April 30-May 2 to kick-off the MS awareness campaignĀ #LifeWithMs. According to an international survey, it is estimated that one in every 340 Canadians…
March 21, 2018 News by Patricia Silva, PhD American Brain Foundation Starts Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Fight MS The American Brain FoundationĀ has started a crowdfunding campaignĀ to support research that could lead to treatments forĀ multiple sclerosisĀ and other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Foundation officials said the fundsĀ will help facilitate the work of Steffen Jung, head of the immunology department at the Weizmann Institute of ScienceĀ in Israel.
March 8, 2018 News by Patricia Silva, PhD Can Do MS Launches ‘MS Path 2 Care’ to Help Patients Be Equal Partners in Care Can Do MSĀ has launched an MS Path 2 CareĀ initiative that aims to help people affected by MSĀ be more active partners in their healthcare experience. A national non-profit organization based in Avon, Colorado, Can Do MS delivers health and wellness education programs focused on exercise, nutrition, symptom…
March 6, 2018 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson The Ride Doesn’t Stop: MS-related Emotions Revisited āWhat is wrong with you?” I have been asked this question numerous times by significant people in my life. The most recent was a few days ago. The question usually occurs during the times I have an emotional āmeltdown.ā Whenever I hear it, I get defensive, thinking that I…
March 5, 2018 News by Jose Marques Lopes, PhD MS Progression Focus of MSAA Events, ‘Ask Experts’ Sessions for Awareness Month Understanding multiple sclerosis (MS) progression will be the focus of theĀ Multiple Sclerosis Association of AmericaāsĀ (MSAA) campaign for MS Awareness Month 2018. March has been recognized asĀ MS Awareness MonthĀ since 2003. Across the U.S., MSAA events aim to raise public awareness about the disease, and increase involvement in…
March 30, 2017 Columns by admin Dan Says Treasure Your Caregiving Hero Caregivers are in the spotlight during MS Awareness Month and, as it draws to a close, one man with multiple sclerosis is calling for everyone with the disease to recognize them. Dan Melfi, who lives in the…
March 17, 2017 Columns by Jamie Hughes MS Awareness Month: Which Ribbon Are We Again? March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.Ā That means we need to make the most of these four weeks to raise some money for research, and raise awareness about the disease and the 2.5 million people in the world currently living with it. Whatās the best way…
March 16, 2017 News by Patricia Silva, PhD Acorda Launches Interactive and Talking ‘MS Awareness Facts’ Alexa Service for March In recognition of multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month, Acorda Therapeutics has launched its Alexa skill, calledĀ MS Awareness Facts. Ā The interactive voice-controlled serviceĀ allows users to ask Amazon Alexa for information regarding MS and its debilitating symptoms. Amazon Alexa is a cloud-based service that enable customers to interact in…
March 2, 2017 Columns by admin Ocrevus: Counting Down to Expected FDA Approval There is now less than a month until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to approve Ocrevus, generic name ocrelizumab, for use as a therapy for multiple sclerosis. Clinical trials have shown Genentechās drug to be a promising therapy for relapsing MS and, significantly,…
February 28, 2017 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Raising My Voice to Raise Awareness About MS March is recognized by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America as MS Awareness Month. Awareness is a vital component of any illness. We must actively engage to collectively congregate and support the cause by way of our time, resources and voices. We are seeking to make communities aware of…
May 10, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD Prime Minister Trudeau Meets with MS Society of Canada in Show of Support for MS Awareness Month Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other lawmakersĀ met with members of the multiple sclerosis (MS) community and theĀ Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MSSC)Ā at the start of May,Ā MS Awareness Month,Ā to discuss issues of importance to those living withĀ the disease. From left: Hedy Fry, a member of…
March 3, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD MSAA Draws Attention to Specific Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Each Week of March, MS Awareness Month March isĀ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, and the Ā Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) will be marking it with a campaign to educate and heighten public awareness of the disease and the needs of the MS community. For this campaign, the MSAA will dedicate each week in March toĀ a…