World MS Day

Alliance launches research grant program to mark World MS Day

To mark World MS Day, which takes place annually on May 30, the International Progressive MS Alliance is introducing a research program to help drive early innovations in care programs for those with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Specifically, the program seeks to identify solutions to…

World MS Day Unites People to Share, Promote ‘Connections’

From sharing stories to heraldingĀ support networks, people across the globe are preparing to mark World MS Day, observed annually on May 30th to heighten awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the 2.8 million people it’s thought to affect. Event activities take place throughout May…

Qynapse Announces Research Collaborations for World MS Day

Qynapse, a company that combines artificial intelligence with neuroimaging technology, is reaffirming its commitment to help advance multiple sclerosis (MS) research and care in recognition of World MS Day. World MS Day is officially celebrated on May 30, with global events and activities designed to raise disease awareness.

Connecting Through MS on World MS Day 2020

May 30 was World MS Day 2020, an annual initiative for the MS community worldwide to unite. The Multiple Sclerosis International FederationĀ created this global campaign to educate, raise awareness, and offer hope. Its free, online resources provide an abundance of helpful information. Fittingly, the theme for World MS…

World MS Day, May 30, Goes On … But Online

Despite the COVID-19Ā pandemic, there are many ways to participate inĀ World MS Day 2020Ā on May 30, set aside to raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 2.3 million people globally. Organized by the MS International Federation (MSIF), the event brings together the global…

MS Society Spotlights Patient Stories for MS Awareness Week, March 8-14

The National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyĀ (NMSS) is markingĀ Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, March 8-14, by sharing patientsā€™ stories and encouraging participation in fundraising and advocacy efforts. Each year, a week is set aside to heightenĀ awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative disorder that affects nearly 1 million peopleĀ in…

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…

Novartis Pharma Program Helping Young People with MS Get And Keep Jobs

Most employers these days talk about having workforce diversity oriented policies that support hiring people living with disabilities and chronic diseases, but what distinguishes rhetoric from reality? What in positive, practical terms can companies do in support of helping people living with visible or invisible challenges find and keep gainful…

Multiple Sclerosis Community Celebrates World MS Day

World MS Day is celebrated onĀ May 27 as a day dedicated to thoseĀ who suffer fromĀ multiple sclerosis (MS). In order to mark the occasion, organizations, companies, advocates, and communities are hosting events throughout the worldĀ to share inspiring stories, raise awareness about the disease and campaign to support both patients…