Throughout the month of July 2010, all Quarks/Urban Trail retail outlets in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will promote the sale of Rockport shoes, with a portion of proceeds going to the MS Society of Canada. Find a store near you.
Thank you Walkers!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2010 Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk. We had 9 amazing walks across the province, and thanks to the support and dedication of all our participants, volunteers and sponsors, we have come one step closer to ending ms.
Fundraising dollars are still coming in and we’d like to thank all of you for the hard work you put in by holding team fundraising events and collecting pledges from your families, friends, and co-workers.
To our team captains, thank you for being amazing motivators to all your team members.
At the end of the day, we are all part of Team MS, and together, we are working towards the same end goal of finding a cure for multiple sclerosis.
See you again in 2011 for another great Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk.
Ms Wasylycia-Leis Launches Bill to Extend Caregiver Tax Credit to Spouses of Persons with Disabilities
The MS Society of Canada congratulates Judy Wasylycia-Leis, MP for Winnipeg North, for her leadership in launching a private member’s bill that would allow spouses access to the federal caregiver tax credit. Ms Wasylycia-leis held the news conference at the home of Lynn and Wayne Waterman (pictured right). Read more about this news announcement.
Active Leisure Lifestyle
On Monday, May 17th, 2010 the Manitoba Division hosted an event in Winnipeg focused on promoting an active leisure lifestyle. A lovely, sunny afternoon contributed to an enjoyable BBQ, which was followed by presentations by various community organizations committed to promoting inclusive leisure opportunities. Members heard about and tried out adapted golf carts, trail riders, bicycles and gardening tools. Presentations were made on disabled sailing and adapted water-skiing. Dale Bullied of Carmen’s Cruisers (a Manitoba Division bike tour team) motivated participants to try new and interesting endeavors with his story about building an adapted bike so that his friend with MS could be an active participant in the RONA MS 150 Bike Tour. Special thanks to The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability, Disabled Sail Manitoba, Freedom Concepts, Water Ski and Wakeboard Manitoba and Shelmerdine Garden Centre Ltd. The messages came out loud and clear – many leisure activities are accessible or can certainly be made accessible. All it takes is creativity, perseverance and the genuine desire to participate in an active lifestyle.
MS Awareness Month
Across the country, MS Society volunteers, staff, people living with MS and their caregivers work continuously to increase awareness about MS. To have the most impact possible, the MS Society has dedicated the month of May to making Canada aware of MS and the work we do to support those living with MS. At a MS display booth at Sears Polo Park, volunteers Diana Breen and Kathy Blight (pictured right) are hard at work inspiring new and existing supporters to become more engaged with our mission and activities.
World MS Day
The Manitoba Division held a lunch time barbecue on May 26 in honour of World MS Day. We invited staff from the other offices in our building and enjoyed hotdogs and ice cream with around 15 guests. It was an opportunity to share information about MS and the MS Society with our neighbours who had lots of questions about our various Client Service activities and fundraising events. The barbecue concluded with the release of red and white EndMS balloons into a blue Manitoba sky!
If you or someone you love lives with MS, the Multiple Sclerosis Society can help. Find out what is available for you and your family.
New You Tube Video: Living with MS
CityTV's Breakfast Television talks with Manitobans living with MS and how a positive outlook has bettered their lives.
The Spring issue of MS Connections is now available!
Click on the cover to read all about what's new and what's happening at the Manitoba Division.
Online Registration open for the MS Bike Tours!
Our online system is ready to help you get your fundraising started for the
RONA MS Bike Tours Biking to the Viking and Riding Mountain Challenge.
Click the registration buttons above to get started!
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and MS
If you have questions regarding chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and MS, and the MS Society's position, please go to our national website.
Tax Credit for Caregivers
Are you a primary caregiver for a family member or other person needing care? You may be eligible for a $1,020 tax credit from the Government of Manitoba. For more information, please visit http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/tao/caregiver.html
Who is a member of the MS Society, Manitoba Division?
People just like you!
Your local Chapter of the MS Society of Canada benefits from a strong and vibrant membership. A strong membership means more programs and resources can be offered throughout Manitoba. Whether you have MS, have a loved one or friend with MS, or just care about helping people living with this disease, your membership makes a difference. Take a moment right now to join and receive the next issue of MS Connections – Manitoba’s newsletter connecting people who want to end MS.
The Manitoba Division consists of five chapters including the Division
office. Chapter offices are located in Brandon,
Dauphin,
Morden,
Portage
la Prairie and Steinbach
with a branch office in Swan River and Winnipeg area residents being served by the Division office
staff. Each chapter provides specific services and programs
in and around its community.
For specific
information on Client Services programs and support nearest you, click below. For information on events in your area, click the appropriate event icon above.
Westman
Chapter Brandon Office
Unit 5B
457 9th Street
Brandon, MB
R7A 4A9
MS Answers is an online forum for people with MS, caregivers and others
to discuss important issues and get accurate answers to specific MS-related questions from experts.
Our
Mission : To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple
sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance
their quality of life.
Manitoba
Division
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Suite 100-1465 Buffalo Place
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 1L8
To locate the MS Society office near you, please select the appropriate
chapter:
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2010 Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk. We had 9 amazing walks across the province, and thanks to the support and dedication of all our participants, volunteers and sponsors, we have come one step closer to ending ms.
The MS Society of Canada congratulates Judy Wasylycia-Leis, MP for Winnipeg North, for her leadership in launching a private member’s bill that would allow spouses access to the federal caregiver tax credit. Ms Wasylycia-leis held the news conference at the home of Lynn and Wayne Waterman (pictured right). 
On Monday, May 17th, 2010 the Manitoba Division hosted an event in Winnipeg focused on promoting an active leisure lifestyle. A lovely, sunny afternoon contributed to an enjoyable BBQ, which was followed by presentations by various community organizations committed to promoting inclusive leisure opportunities. Members heard about and tried out adapted golf carts, trail riders, bicycles and gardening tools. Presentations were made on disabled sailing and adapted water-skiing. Dale Bullied of Carmen’s Cruisers (a Manitoba Division bike tour team) motivated participants to try new and interesting endeavors with his story about building an adapted bike so that his friend with MS could be an active participant in the RONA MS 150 Bike Tour. Special thanks to The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability, Disabled Sail Manitoba, Freedom Concepts, Water Ski and Wakeboard Manitoba and Shelmerdine Garden Centre Ltd. The messages came out loud and clear – many leisure activities are accessible or can certainly be made accessible. All it takes is creativity, perseverance and the genuine desire to participate in an active lifestyle. 
Across the country, MS Society volunteers, staff, people living with MS and their caregivers work continuously to increase awareness about MS. To have the most impact possible, the MS Society has dedicated the month of May to making Canada aware of MS and the work we do to support those living with MS. At a MS display booth at Sears Polo Park, volunteers Diana Breen and Kathy Blight (pictured right) are hard at work inspiring new and existing supporters to become more engaged with our mission and activities.
