Preliminary Results Show Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis is Safe

October 10, 2019

National News Release

Ongoing data analysis will look for effects on regeneration and repair October 10, 2019 – Early data from the international clinical trial on the use of ME senchymal S t E m cells for M ultiple S clerosis (MESEMS) as a treatment for MS were presented at the European Committee for Treatment and Research... Read More

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Asks Canadians to #MakeMSMatter This Election

September 4, 2019

National News Release

Toronto, ON – September 4, 2019 – From September 4 to October 21, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada urges you to #MakeMSMatter and have your voice heard in this year’s federal election. As part of our #ActsofGreatness campaign , the MS Society of Canada, with help from voters across the country, Read More

Christine Sinclair, A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada Score A Big Win on Burgers to Beat MS Day

August 28, 2019

National News Release

Raised a record of more than $2 million for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis VANCOUVER, BC, August 28, 2019 – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. announces that its 11 th annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign in partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada , raised more than $2 million... Read More

A&W Canada and Christine Sinclair Inspire Canadians to Help Beat Multiple Sclerosis

August 8, 2019

National News Release

On Thursday, August 22 nd , $2 from every A&W Teen Burger ® sold across Canada will be donated to the MS Society of Canada to help those living with MS VANCOUVER, BC, August 8, 2019 – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has once again teamed up with Christine Sinclair, three-time Olympian and Canadian... Read More

MS Society of Canada Awards $1 Million to Support Research on Progression in Multiple Sclerosis

June 11, 2019

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New study aims to get a deeper understanding of the factors involved in progression in MS Toronto, ON – June 11, 2019 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced today a $1 million grant in support of research to enhance our understanding of the factors involved in disease progression in multiple... Read More

Spicers Canada Brings the MS Cause Closer to the Finish Line

June 6, 2019

Announcement,National News Release

Cross-Canada cycling tour set to raise $100,000 for Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Toronto, ON – June 6, 2019 – On June 8 the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and Spicers Canada are delighted to kick off the Spicers-Jackson-Boyer-Bergeron Ride Across Canada for MS in support of multiple sclerosis... Read More

MS Society of Canada’s Acts of Greatness Campaign Celebrates MS Awareness Month

May 23, 2019

National News Release

Powerful portrayal of life with MS brought to light in Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary Toronto, ON – May 23, 2019 – When 5 metres feels like 500 metres. For someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS), every step is an act of greatness. From May 24 to 30, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada shares... Read More

MS Society Advocates for Canadians Affected by MS on Parliament Hill

April 25, 2019

National News Release

Secure income and employment, improved access, and investment in health research among priorities Toronto, ON – April 25, 2019 – From April 29 to May 1, representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will be on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to meet with parliamentarians to mark the beginning... Read More

Roche Canada Invests $2+ million in Canadian Prospective Cohort Study to Understand Progression in Multiple Sclerosis (CanProCo)

April 3, 2019

National News Release

Toronto, ON – April 3, 2019 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada , Brain Canada Foundation , and Biogen Canada are pleased to announce the addition of Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada) and its contribution of $2.125 million to the Canadian Prospective Cohort Study to Understand Progression... Read More

Top Canadian Researchers at the Helm of Pioneering Canadian Proactive Cohort Study for People Living with MS (CanProCo)

December 6, 2018

National News Release

Toronto, ON – December 6, 2018 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and Brain Canada Foundation announced today the selected team to lead the Canadian cohort to study the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Jiwon Oh, based at St. Michael’s Hospital, and her team of nearly 50 leading MS... Read More

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