October 10, 2023 News by Mary Chapman MS Bike raises more than $4M for MS Canada MS Bike‘s cycling fundraiser events have raised at least $4.3 million over the last four months to support MS Canada and people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in a country with one of the highest rates of the progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The organization predicts up to $4.6 million…
May 3, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Man with MS biking across Canada to support research into a cure Jonathan Allenger, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) a decade ago, is planning to bike more than 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) across Canada to raise awareness and CA$1 million for MS research and patient support services. Proceeds from the journey ā set to begin on May 7 and conclude by…
June 22, 2022 News by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD MS Bike, Canadian Society’s Annual Fundraiser, Returns to Live Rides The Multiple Sclerosis Society of CanadaĀ has openedĀ MS Bike, an annual cycling event to raise awareness and funds for research and services that make the difference for the more than 90,000 Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Conducted in an entirely virtual format due to COVID-19 in 2020…
August 26, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD 900 Cyclists to Raise Money for MS in Biking Event in Quebec This Weekend The Quebec Division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MSSC)Ā announced that this year’sĀ 27th Medavie Blue Cross MS Bike, a fundraising bike ride on roads alongside St. Lawrence River, will take place Aug. 27 and 28Ā in the Mauricie region. A total of 900 cyclists are setĀ toĀ participate in…
May 26, 2016 News by BioNews Staff MS Australia Puts Out an Owner’s Manual for ‘MS Bike’ and Anyone Willing to Take It for a Spin A bicycle specially designed to mimic the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) now has its own owner’s manual, and the group behind the bike’s creation is inviting anyone interested to build their own experience of the spasticity and physical discomforts so well-known to people with the disease. The manual, which…
January 18, 2016 News by BioNews Staff Bike With Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Debuts for 2016 Australia Fundraising Race One of the teams participating in the 10th anniversary of the MS Melbourne Cycle,Ā an annual biking challenge to raise money for MS Australia,Ā has built a bicycle that as closely as possible replicatesĀ theĀ physical difficulties and discomforts that typify multiple sclerosis (MS). AĀ collaboration between the companyĀ Grey Australia, paralympic athlete Carol…