My Story, My MS Diagnosis
Meet people from the MS community who are sharing their personal journey to their MS diagnosis. Through their experiences, we can understand more about the disease and the importance of timely diagnosis.
Meet Richard
“When I was first diagnosed, I had no idea what multiple sclerosis was”
Meet Imaan
“The one thing that never changes is my hope for the future”
Meet Lizelle
“It’s always okay to ask for help”
Make an Impact in Your Community
Together we can create positive change.
As a volunteer, you’re not just giving your time—you're making an impact in the lives of Canadians affected by MS. Our volunteers bring the energy, passion and skills to help us make meaningful differences in communities across Canada. Be a force for positive change and learn how you can volunteer and support the MS community.
Not sure where to start? Get inspired by stories from other volunteers who are making a difference in their communities, like 17-year-old Marley Dacquel, who has volunteered at multiple events and raised more than $19,000 for the MS community!
Get Involved and Make a Difference in Your Community
MS Walk
50+ locations. One shared vision. Register now for MS Walk on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Join in-person or virtually, and show your support for people in your community affected by MS.
We Challenge MS
Get creative and turn your hobby or passion into purpose. Organize your own fundraiser. Whether it’s a bake sale, workout challenge, or livestream event—every dollar raised supports critical MS research and programs to support the MS community.
The May 50k
Walk, run or bike 50 kilometers this May and join a global movement to end MS.
Wherever you are, however you move, you decide when and where you will complete your 50 kilometres. Whether you join and fundraise as an individual, or as part of a team online with friends, family or co-workers, your action brings us one step closer to a world free of MS!
Pin a Digital Carnation to Show Your Support
Join 50 years of tradition with our Digital Carnation Pinning
This World MS Day is an opportunity to join Canada’s MS community to raise awareness about MS and navigate MS together. You can #TakeActionForMS by participating in our Digital Carnation Pinning.
You can join the Digital Carnation Pinning on your social media channels to let Canadians affected by MS know that you stand with and support them. To pin a digital carnation on Friday, May 30, share our graphics or print the poster and take a selfie. Make sure to tag @mscanadaofficial and #TakeActionForMS.
Partner to Prevent MS
This MS Awareness Month, we’re mobilizing our community to #TakeActionForMS and sign a letter to the new federal Health Minister advocating for investment in MS prevention research. Following the federal election, now is an opportune time to communicate the MS community’s priorities to the new federal government. We will send the letter to the new Health Minister to signify the strong support from the MS community for government investment in MS prevention research.
Learn more about MS
MS is a complex disease and everyone experiences it differently.
Early diagnosis is key—it enables timely treatment, can improve symptom management and reduce long-term disability.
MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve.
The most common MS symptoms include fatigue, problems with balance, weakness, sensory changes such as tingling and numbness, vision problems, bladder and bowel problems, and cognitive and mood changes.
Canada is home to some of the world's leading MS researchers and research is key to understanding MS better and discovering new treatments, interventions and ultimately end MS forever.
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Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. |
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Over 90,000 Canadians live with MS. |
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On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. |
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Anyone can be diagnosed with MS, but women are up to 3 times more likely to be diagnosed than men. |
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MS is not contagious or infectious. |
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60% of adults diagnosed with MS are between the ages of 20 and 49 years old. |
MS Awareness Month Toolkit
Looking for more ways to get involved? Use the resources below to raise awareness about MS, engage your network and join in MS Awareness Month.
Time Matters.
For many, the MS journey starts years before a clinical diagnosis, meaning people could experience symptoms before knowing they are living with MS. That’s because globally, the most common barrier to getting an early diagnosis is a lack of awareness of MS symptoms.
Watch Dr. Helen Tremlett explain how early and accurate diagnosis can save lives while playing a key role in improving overall health outcomes in people living with MS.
May 30 is World MS Day!
You aren’t alone in your MS journey. World MS Day is an international awareness day bringing the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign for change. World MS Day is officially marked on May 30, but activities take place throughout the month of May.
Learn more about World MS Day.
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