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Who We Are

Since 1975, the BC & Yukon Division of the MS Society of Canada has supported research into multiple sclerosis and made services and programs available to help enhance the lives of to the 7,300 – 10,000 British Columbians and Yukoners who are living with MS.

There are ten chapters in BC & Yukon Division. Each chapter provides services and programs in and around its community. The Society is connected to more than 60 self-help groups offering support in BC and Yukon.

Over a 12 month period MS Society Client Services Coordinators in the division will make over 31,000 connections with people living with MS, their families and their caregivers. This support includes providing:
  • information on MS
  • counseling
  • peer and family support groups
  • equipment to enhance mobility
  • adapted social and recreational programs
  • advocacy for legal matters
Annual fundraising events and donations account for 86% of funds that enable the MS Society to provide free services and programs for those living with MS and to support leading research to find a cure. Each spring, over 6,000 people take part in one of the 25 Scotiabank MS Walks organized in communities across BC and Yukon. In the summer, people pedal to end MS at six unique MS Bike Tours or take the MS 100 Hole Golf Challenge. We welcome enquiries from third parties wishing to hold an event in of support our work.

There are many ways to contribute to the work done by the MS Society of Canada. From becoming a member or board member, to making a donation or planned gift to volunteering in the office or at an event – your support makes a difference.

Together we will end MS.

Board of Directors, BC & Yukon Division Recipients of the MS Society Awards.


Contact Information

Janet Palm
President of BC & Yukon Division
Phone: (604)602-3217 ext. 241
Email: janet.palm@mssociety.ca

Sharon Farrish
Director of Programs
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
Phone: (604)602-3214 ext. 237
Email: sharon.farrish@mssociety.ca

Danny DeSouza
Director of Development
Phone: (604)602-3209 ext. 225
Email: danny.desouza@mssociety.ca

Suzanne Jay
Director of Communications
Phone: (604)602-3213 ext. 240
Email: suzanne.jay@mssociety.ca

Ulrike Kleeman
Director of Division & Chapter Resources Director and Volunteer Legal Advocacy Program
Phone: (604)602-3208 ext. 230
Email: ulrike.kleeman@mssociety.ca

Brenda Jebsen
Director of Leadership Giving
Phone: (604)602-3207 ext. 229
Email: brenda.jebsen@mssociety.ca


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.
British Columbia & Yukon Division
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
1501-4330 Kingsway
Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 4G7

To locate the MS Society office near you, please select the appropriate chapter: Telephone: (604) 689-3144
Fax: (604) 689-0377
Toll Free (BC): 1-800-268-7582
Toll Free (Yukon): 1-866-991-0577
info.bc@mssociety.ca