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…
September 5, 2023 News by Mary Chapman 15th annual A&W Burgers to Beat MS nets $1.6M for MS Canada Total Teen Burger purchases netted $1.6 million for MS Canada on A&W Canada’s 15th Annual Burgers to Beat MS Day. Proceeds from the Aug. 17 fundraiser, wherein A&W donated $2 from each burger sold, brings to more than $20 million the amount the initiative has brought…
June 28, 2023 News by Steve Bryson, PhD New disability benefits in Canada may help MS, other patients The government of Canada soon will provide new income benefits designed to help Canadians living with a disability ā including people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Applauded by MS Canada, a nonprofit that actively advocated for these benefits, the announcement follows the passing of the Canada Disability Benefit Act,…
June 9, 2023 News by Mary Chapman National MS Society, MS Canada tops in peer-to-peer fundraising The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has earned a shoutout from the digital fundraising platform DonorDrive for being recognized as one of the top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the U.S. by the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. MS Canada also made the list for the top…
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…
February 6, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Sesh, MS Canada partner to help MS patients with mental health To support the wellness journeys of Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS), digital healthcare company Sesh is partnering with MS Canada to provide free, unlimited access to its online mental health platform. The partnership allows patients to participate in virtual therapist-led support groups, and kickstarts research efforts…