MS Canada Celebrates the Volunteers Igniting Positive Change for People Affected by MS
Thank you to the volunteers who make a positive impact on the MS community throughout the year
TORONTO, ON, April 19, 2026 – This National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), MS Canada celebrates the hard work and dedication of volunteers who give their time, talents and kindness to the MS community every day. This week is just one moment in the year to recognize the invaluable contributions volunteers make towards a vision of a world free of MS.
Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, and an MS diagnosis has a widespread impact, affecting not only the individual, but also their family, friends and community. Through volunteers, MS Canada can meet the unique needs of Canadians who are on an MS journey. By dedicating tens of thousands of hours each year—through fundraising, peer support, raising awareness, and community events—they ensure that no one has to face MS alone.
“We’re grateful for the volunteers who choose to make a positive impact in the lives of Canadians affected by MS,” says Danielle Mandell, Vice-President, People and Community at MS Canada. “This week is one opportunity to celebrate their time, dedication and the many ways they contribute to the MS community.”
This year’s theme, Igniting Volunteerism, is a tribute to the power of participation in creating a Canadian culture of volunteering, and the volunteers at MS Canada embrace this culture by creating a more caring, connected MS community. To learn more about National Volunteer Week or to find out how you can become an MS Canada volunteer, please visit MSCanada.ca.
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About MS Canada
At MS Canada, we are inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis. We focus on support, advocacy and research that will positively impact the lives of people living with, and affected by MS. For over 75 years, we have been a trusted connection for the MS community to valuable resources and programs needed on their unique MS journey. We advocate for policy change that removes barriers and improves the well-being of persons affected by MS in Canada. We invest in life-changing research that will advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, help to understand and halt disease progression, and ultimately prevent MS.
About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world. On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed every day. MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve). Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49. MS is a continuous disease process that progresses through different stages over time, and everyone experiences it differently as severity, symptoms and response to treatment can vary from one person to the next. The unpredictable, episodic yet progressive nature of MS makes it particularly challenging to maintain an adequate quality of life.
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