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
