Welcome
to Alberta & Northwest Territories Division
May is MS Awareness Month
What does MS research mean to me?
The biggest thing I deal with in my MS is pain. In my arms, legs, feet and my entire body. I'm trying to keep working but it seems to get harder and harder every month. My job isn't physical, but it's hard to concentrate when you're living with pain in every part of your body. I am on one of the MS drugs and have been for years. It helps, but I still have symptoms. I saw a story on Global a few weeks ago about a study at the U of A on pain and MS. I really hope something comes out of that, because that would vastly improve my quality of life. My employer is great and we've been able to work out a schedule that accommodates the comings and goings of my MS. I'm really thankful about that. But the rest of your life doesn't wait for your MS to get better or go away. Kids keep growing up and life keeps happening. That's what I want out of MS research – something that will help me deal with the pain I have been living with for the past 4 years.
Mark, Red Deer
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You can help drive positive change for people with MS
MS Society representatives met with the Prime Minister and MPs from all parties this week to raise awareness about MS and advocate for changes that would benefit Canadians living with MS. During the 1 Day in May Campaign, you can help drive positive change for people living with MS.
Support secure jobs and income for people with MS!
You can take immediate action right now to change 3 important federal programs!
Find a local chapter near you:
Chair:
Carey Mogdan 1st Vice Chair:
Kevin O’Neil 2nd Vice Chair:
Phil Clarke Treasurer:
Gayelene Bonenfant
Secretary & Nominations Chair:
Jessica Williams
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE:
Wayne Jacques
Doreen Saunderson
Melanee Framp
Jason Kaye
James Purdy
Gail Taylor
Bob Macklon
Dr. Chris Power
Judy Gordon
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is proud to be one of 16 national health charities that form Healthpartners. This unique partnership successfully mobilizes workplace giving directed at improving the health of all Canadians. http://www.healthpartners.ca/en/page/home
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.
Alberta
& Northwest Territories Division
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
#150, 9405 - 50 Street
Edmonton,
Alberta T6B 2T4
To locate the MS Society office near you, please select the appropriate
chapter: