The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) is conducting a drug review for an MS treatment called Ocrevus for people living with primary progressive MS (PPMS). Ocrevus is a monoclonal antibody (that targets and removes potentially harmful B cells) for the management of relapsing... Read More
A&W’s Annual Burgers to Beat MS Campaign Raises $1.85 Million FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – September 1, 2017 – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is proud to announce its ninth annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign, which ran July 17th to August 24th, has raised a record-high of $1.85 million for... Read More
Toronto, ON – August 30, 2017 – As we prepare to settle back into the routine of school and work, the MS Society of Canada is reminding Canadians that multiple sclerosis is anything but a routine disease. MS affects each person differently and treatment options can vary drastically from person to person. Read More
$2 from every Teen Burger® sold across Canada on August 24th will go towards helping those with MS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – August 17, 2017 - A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. celebrates Burgers to Beat MS day on Thursday, August 24 to help Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Read More
If you are interested in submitting an application, please visit the following links for more information: 1. endMS Personnel Awards Note: For those who hold an endMS Studentship Award or Postdoctoral Fellowship and are seeking funding for an additional year, the deadline to submit a progress reports... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – July 18, 2017 – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada are pleased to announce that two-time Olympic bronze medalist and Canadian women’s national soccer team captain, Christine Sinclair , has joined the fight to beat MS through... Read More
Study results offer safe and affordable treatment option Calgary, AB – May 31, 2017 – A Canadian clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI), at the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), shows that minocycline, a common acne medication, can slow the progress... Read More
Secure income and employment, improved access, and accelerated research among top priorities Toronto, ON – April 27, 2017 – From May 1-3, 2017 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and members of the MS community will meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness... Read More
Breaking News (March 28, 2017): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Ocrevus™ (ocrelizumab) for the treatment of primary progressive and relapsing (including secondary progressive MS with relapses) forms of MS. The drug is marketed by pharmaceutical company Genentech, Read More
MS Society of Canada, Biogen Canada, and Brain Canada partner to support the first Canadian cohort that will study the progression of multiple sclerosis over time March 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Biogen Canada, and Brain Canada announced the launch of a $7+ million... Read More
The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the 2017 - 2018 research grants and awards competitions. To view the funding decision, please refer to the MS Society’s Funding Announcements web page. ... Read More
Check out our recently updated 2017 Newsletter to see what's going on inside Grand Erie! ... Read More
We say farewell to a strong advocate for people living with MS after a decade of service with the MS Society of Canada. President & CEO Yves Savoie will be leaving the MS Society of Canada March 31, 2017. A strong advocate for a patient-centered health system and a catalyst for increased involvement... Read More
For Immediate Release -- NOVEMBER 10, 2016, 8:30 a.m. Saskatoon, SK. Through a new grant competition from the MS Society of Canada and its affiliated MS Scientific Research Foundation, two University of Saskatchewan multiple sclerosis (MS) researchers have each been awarded $40,000 to assess novel approaches... Read More
International Progressive MS Alliance leading global collaboration to find solutions and treatments for progressive MS September 15, 2016, LONDON, UK – In an unprecedented global effort to end MS, the International Progressive MS Alliance has awarded three $6 million Collaborative Network Award grants... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – September 7, 2016 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is proud to announce the 2016 recipients of scholarships for youth affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), providing over $350,000 toward the tuition and expenses of five students across Canada. The John Helou... Read More
Each year the MS Society seeks the necessary scientific expertise required to review applications that are submitted to the Annual Research Competition. These grants provide critical support to researchers who conduct experiments that address important questions related to the cause, progression, diagnosis... Read More
$1 from every Teen Burger® sold across Canada will go towards helping those living with MS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANCOUVER, BC – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. celebrates Burgers to Beat MS day on Thursday, August 25 th to help Canadians living with MS. For an 8 th year, $1 from every Teen Burger®... Read More
MS breakthrough: Replacing diseased immune system halts progression and allows repair Clinical trial suggests chemo and blood stem cell combination therapy should be considered for people with early, aggressive MS JUNE 9, 2016 – OTTAWA, CANADA – A clinical trial published in The Lancet, a top medical... Read More
June 9, 2016 – Toronto, ON – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is proud to acknowledge the important work of long-time volunteer Marilyn Lenzen and her recent awarding of the regional Community Leader award as part of Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA). As a Community Leader regional award recipient, Read More
May 24, 2016 – Toronto, ON – On the eve of World MS Day (May 25), the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced its endorsement of a new report by the Conference Board of Canada – Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace: Supporting Successful Employment Experiences . The report drives home the importance... Read More
May 4, 2016 – Toronto, ON – Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with members of the MS community and representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to mark MS Awareness Month (May) and to demonstrate his support for all Canadians impacted by the disease. The Prime Minister... Read More
Theme of “Independence” centre stage during MS Awareness Month April 28, 2016 – Toronto, ON – Whether it’s sharing experiences online, influencing research, or lobbying government for increased support for those with chronic illness, people with multiple sclerosis are taking control of how they manage... Read More
Focus on secure employment and income supports and accelerated investment in MS research Toronto, ON – April 26, 2016 – From May 2-4, 2016 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and members of the MS community will meet with a range of parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness... Read More
Toronto and Vancouver, Canada – February 16, 2016 — National organizations, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Society) and The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) are pleased to announce the launch of two new innovative drug development programs in the fight against multiple sclerosis... Read More
$25,000 awarded to youth pursuing a post-secondary education in areas of science, technology, engineering or math February 3, 2016 – Toronto – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is proud to announce the John Helou Scholarship – made possible through the generous support of Pfizer and Innovative... Read More
The MS Society of Canada is proud to announce that the 2016 endMS Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario at the Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel from December 6th to 9th . The endMS Conference is a national research conference aimed to foster knowledge exchange on MS-related research, networking... Read More
Promising announcements & discoveries in the areas of new treatment avenues, progressive MS, wellness & cause January 14, 2016 – Toronto, ON – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and affiliated Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Research Foundation (MSSRF) are committed to funding research that will... Read More
Organization has achieved and demonstrated compliance with more than 70 standards December 14, 2015 – Toronto, ON – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is pleased to announce that it has received accreditation under the Imagine Canada Standards , a program that awards charities and non-profits... Read More
MS Society funds new research to explore the role of the gut in pediatric multiple sclerosis November 23, 2015 – Vancouver, BC – As few as five per cent of new cases of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are diagnosed in children, but to better understand the disease, children may be our brightest source of hope. Read More
Multiple Sclerosis Research to get major boost from Waugh Family Foundation $2M gift will build world class research program in Winnipeg November 12, 2015 - Winnipeg, MB - The University of Manitoba and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada are pleased to announce a $2 million investment in multiple... Read More
(Updated June 2016) In February 2015, the Supreme Court made a historic decision to lift Canada’s ban on medical assistance in dying. With this decision, the Supreme Court has sent a clear and strong message to legislatures that medical assistance in dying must be permitted for a carefully defined subset... Read More
International Progressive MS Alliance removing barriers and fueling worldwide collaboration to find solutions and treatments for progressive MS September 22, 2015, NEW YORK, NY - The International Progressive MS Alliance has awarded its second round of 11 grants to collaborative teams of scientists, Read More
Toronto, ON – September 10, 2015 – Regardless of what political party you are voting for, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is asking you to #ElectToFight for multiple sclerosis this fall. Building on an earlier awareness campaign , the MS Society of Canada, with help from voters across our... Read More
The MS Society will be launching an exciting new nation-wide Peer Support Program! This program will match trained volunteers with peers who approach the MS Society looking for support from someone who has ‘been there’. While the MS Society can provide evidence based information, this program will complement... Read More
Each year the MS Society seeks the necessary scientific expertise required to review applications that are submitted to the annual research grants and awards competition. In 2012, an initiative was launched to involve people in the MS community – termed Community Representatives – in the review process. Read More
For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – September 3, 2015 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Society) and Canadian Caregiver Coalition are pleased with the recommendations in the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP)’s report, titled “ Leaving Some Behind: What Happens When Workers... Read More
A&W Restaurants and Guests across Canada raise $1.5 million to End MS A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada thank restaurants and guests from coast to coast for their support FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANCOUVER, BC - September 3, 2015 - A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is proud to announce that its 7th... Read More
$1 from every Teen Burger ® sold across Canada will go towards helping those living with MS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANCOUVER, BC – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (TSE: AW.UN) celebrates its 7 th annual Cruisin’ to End MS day tomorrow, Thursday, August 27 th , to help Canadians living with MS. On this... Read More
The research department is looking to launch a request for applications focused on wellness, in particular the role of nutrition, physical activity, and mental wellbeing in MS. Part of this effort involves gathering feedback from people affected by MS, to ensure that their voices and personal experiences... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Network gets boost with $3.2 million grant Funding to help expand pediatric multiple sclerosis research and further insight into the disease at any age July 29, 2015 -- Toronto -- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Multiple... Read More
Montreal, June 30, 2015 – On Monday, the 20 th RBC Golf Challenge for MS was held; 75 golfers took over the greens at the Château Bromont, Royal Bromont and Parcours du Vieux Village golf clubs. The event’s participants played 100 holes or 250 strokes of golf during the day and donated $353,935 to the... Read More
(SURREY, BC) The MS Sevens Rugby Tournament was held at the South Surrey Athletic Park on the Bayside Rugby Club field on May 31. The event raised $5,500 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada BC and Yukon Division. “We chose to fundraise for MS because both Taylor Stogryn’s grandma and my grandma... Read More
A sincere thank you to those caregivers who took the time to participate in the joint survey offered by the Alzheimer Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, and Parkinson Society Canada. With your voice, together we can have greater impact. You told us what information and topics are important... Read More
99-year-old Jessie Lang fights MS in her daughter’s memory “Forever Wendy” is the name of the MS Walk team that honours Jessie Lang’s daughter Wendy, who lived with MS for 30 years. Through volunteering, advocacy work, philanthropy and many other forms of outreach, Jessie and her daughter, Signy Hansen, Read More
May 6, 2015 – Vancouver, BC – This weekend, Canadians can take the front seat in helping the 100,000 Canadians who live with multiple sclerosis. From May 8 to May 10, Mr. Lube Canada will donate $2 from every oil change performed at any Mr. Lube location across the country as part of “ Mr.Lube Ending... Read More
For Immediate Release Toronto -- April 30, 2015 -- Earlier this year, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada launched a bold new awareness campaign asking all Canadians whether they would flee or fight when faced with the fact that Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world. In... Read More
Toronto, ON -- April 28, 2015 -- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Society) applauds the recently announced federal budget, noting that several of its provisions will make a significant difference in the lives of those who need support. While congratulating the government on the compassionate... Read More
MS Society of Canada asks Canadians whether they will flee or fight when it comes to MS Toronto -- March 25, 2015 -- A bold new awareness campaign led by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is asking Canadians whether they will flee or fight when presented with the fact that Canada has the highest... Read More
The Ontario & Nunavut Division awards program is one of the ways the MS Society honours those who have made a significant contribution to furthering our mission, and who represent the finest in volunteerism within our division. These awards are the highest honours awarded by Ontario & Nunavut Division, Read More
The Brant County Chapter and the Simcoe-Norfolk Unit of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada have joined forces! In an effort to improve access and provide more consistent service to all people living with MS in our region, we are pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2015, these two chapters came... Read More
The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the October 1, 2014 research grants and awards competitions. To view the funding decision please refer to the MS Society’s Funding Announcements web page. ... Read More
Researchers enrolling participants at sites in Winnipeg and Ottawa January 29, 2015 – Toronto – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Research Foundation announced today a $4.2 million grant in support of the MEsenchymal Stem cell therapy for CAnadian MS patients... Read More
Imagine waking up one day with a large black spot in your eye. For many living with MS, this is a familiar experience. However, for Lizelle Mendoza, it was a little bit different; she was only 11 years old when it happened to her. For years, Lizelle and her family had no idea what was wrong. Her blurry... Read More
"Approved therapies for multiple sclerosis work by reducing the initial myelin injury — they do not promote myelin regeneration. My research supported in part by the MS Society of Canada could help find new drug targets to enhance myelin regeneration and help to restore lost function in people with... Read More
Written by guest contributor, Nancy Chamberlayne, M.Ed. I knew I needed a purpose, to contribute and feel stimulated, to always feel like I’m learning. Volunteering allows me to accomplish all these things, but at a pace that lets me manage my MS. Reframing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis as an opportunity... Read More
Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining moment-to-moment awareness of our experiences, thoughts and feelings. Through meditation, we may train ourselves to be mindful by focusing on our breathing and noting our thoughts without judgment. Mindfulness facilitates a full sensation of the present and... Read More
When Fred Franklin was having balance and mobility issues three years ago, he thought an old back injury might be to blame. It wasn’t; a specialist told him he had progressive multiple sclerosis, a diagnosis that had eluded his doctors for years. Fred says the news was shocking. He used to run his own... Read More
"It's a chance to give back in a big way." - Jim and Diane Butlin talk about why they support the MS Society “The MS Society helped me understand my disease and continues to help and support both me and my family,” says Jim, explaining why he supports the MS Society both as an active fundraiser and... Read More
"We did everything we could as a family to get answers. My mom’s MS progressed quickly. Not only was walking difficult, but a whole suite of new symptoms appeared. I was terrified ." Written by guest contributor, Cheryl Hickey, host, Entertainment Tonight I feel like I don’t have the right to be mad... Read More
The fifth edition of Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts You Need written by Dr. Paul O’Connor offers new information on the causes and treatments of MS. This comprehensive guide to living with MS is supported by diagrams, case histories and a list of helpful organizations. Download this essential resource... Read More
Work of Dr. Craig Moore (Memorial University) to identify and validate novel drug targets Toronto, ON - Development of new therapies for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting a boost this fall as the first project funded through the MS Society of Canada-Centre for Drug Research and Development... Read More
Team Hume, from Hume Media Inc., will participate in Targa Newfoundland 2014 for their sixth consecutive year in September! Over the past five years, Team Hume has raised $115,000 which has gone towards leading edge research for the MS Society of Canada. This year they have currently raised $20,450... Read More
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 21, 2014) - Earlier today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for Yukon visited the A&W in Whitehorse as part of the Prime Minister's tour of Northern Canada. The Prime Minister applauded the efforts of the A&W team and highlighted... Read More
$1 from every Teen Burger® sold across Canada will go towards helping those living with MS VANCOUVER, BC – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (TSE: AW.UN) celebrates its 6th annual Cruisin’ to End MS day tomorrow to benefit and raise awareness for Canadians living with MS. One dollar from every Teen Burger®... Read More
Alex was a 24-year-old medical student when he was diagnosed with an advancing form of multiple sclerosis. “As my disabilities became more permanent, I realized my chosen therapy wasn’t working,” Alex says. “I knew I needed a more aggressive option to slow down my progression.” In the year 2000, the... Read More
Multiple sclerosis is Canada’s disease – 100,000 Canadians have MS, and Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. As the country’s advocate for people with MS, we’re proud to fund some of the best research in the world and programs and services that help people with MS live well. In 2013, we funded... Read More
May 7, 2014 – Vancouver, BC – This weekend, Canadians can take the front seat in helping the 100,000 Canadians who live with multiple sclerosis. From May 9 to May 11, Mr. Lube Canada will donate $2 from every oil change performed at any Mr. Lube location across the country as part of “Mr. Lube Ending... Read More
Grant recognizes local organizations committed to expanding access to healthcare for the underserved Brampton, ON - April 22, 2014 - The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and Medtronic of Canada today announced a two-year, $50,000 Health Access Grant from Medtronic Philanthropy to increase the distribution... Read More
MS Society of Canada and The Centre for Drug Research and Development partner to focus on MS research for future MS therapies Request for Proposals: Developing Drugs for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis February 24, 2014 – Vancouver, BC – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and The Centre for Drug... Read More
MS Society of Canada and MS Scientific Research Foundation announce $3.6 million grant to understanding B cells for future MS therapies February 18, 2014 – Toronto – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Research Foundation announced a $3.6 million grant to investigate... Read More
Help turn hope into reality with this year’s matching gift challenge Listen to radio public service announcement on the year-end giving challenge. December 5, 2013 – Toronto, ON – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada invites Canadians to take part in a year-end matching gift challenge for which... Read More
A&W Canada and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada thank Canadians for their outstanding support August 29, 2013 – VANCOUVER, BC – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is proud to announce its 5 th annual Cruisin’ for a Cause , held last week on August 22, raised more than $1.45 million in support... Read More
$1 from every Teen Burger ® sold across Canada will go towards helping those living with MS August 21, 2013 – VANCOUVER, BC – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (TSE: AW.UN) celebrates its 5 th annual Cruisin’ for a Cause tomorrow to benefit and raise awareness for Canadians living with MS. One dollar... Read More
Campaign seeks to raise funds to help Canadians living with multiple sclerosis May 9, 2013 – Vancouver, BC – Mr. Lube Canada will host “Mr. Lube Ending MS… One Drop at a Time” to increase awareness of multiple sclerosis and help raise funds for those affected by the disease. From May 10 to May 12, a... Read More
May 1, 2013 – Toronto, Ontario – Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease. The symptoms of MS vary and often times cannot be seen. This May, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada launches 1 Day in May , a campaign to raise awareness about MS and the lives of Canadians impacted by the disease. Every... Read More
Vancouver glee club and Ontario caregiver among recipients of MS Society National Awards Toronto, ON – April 11, 2013 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 National Awards in honour of their dedication to ending MS and supporting people affected... Read More
$60 million raised to drive pace to end MS Read the endMS Impact Report March 6, 2013 – Toronto, Ontario – Through the dedicated efforts of people affected by MS across the country and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, more than $60 million was raised to secure a brighter future for MS research... Read More