Multiple Sclerosis Society Southwestern Ontario Fund Raising

About Multiple Sclerosis Society Southwestern Ontario Fund Raising

Multiple Sclerosis Society Southwestern Ontario Fund Raising is a community organization located in the Westminster neighbourhood of London. It serves as a local branch of MS Canada, an organization dedicated to supporting people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families. The organization works to connect the MS community with programs, information, research, and peer support to help individuals navigate their personal journeys with the disease. The organization offers a variety of services and resources, including 1:1 Peer Support, MS Navigators who provide customized information via live chat, and educational sessions like MS 101 for the newly diagnosed. They host community events such as wellness programs, gentle yoga, social gatherings, and the Run for MS series. Additionally, they provide information on disease management, including details on disease-modifying therapies, symptom management, and stem cell treatments. They also offer opportunities for advocacy, volunteering, and participating in research. MS Canada was founded in 1948 by a group of Canadians, including Evelyn Gotlieb Opal and Harry H. Bell, who were both diagnosed with MS. The organization is driven by a vision of a world free of MS and operates based on values of being impact-driven, collaborative, compassionate, bold, and resilient. They are accredited by the Imagine Canada Standards Program and are led by President and CEO Dr. Pam Valentine. The organization relies on corporate sponsors, individual donors, and community fundraisers to support their work, as they receive almost no government funding.