In 1991, the first MS Walk launched as the “Super Cities WALK for MS” in Canada. Twenty years later, the MS Walk is the Society’s largest event fundraiser. Not only is it a fun-filled day shared amongst friends and family, but funds raised have led to some incredible achievements. Here’s a look at some highlights:
1993 The MS Scientific Research Foundation funds a vast study on genetic susceptibility
1995 Betaseron, first drug that slows the progress of MS, approved by Health Canada for cyclical forms of the disease
1996 The MS Society allocates record amount of $2.5M for research
1996 - Canadian researchers find a gene linkage to MS susceptibility
1999 First MS pediatric clinic opens in Canada
2001 First Ontarians with Disabilities Act enacted with MS Society playing key role in passage
2004 The MS Scientific Research Foundation funds $4.3 million five-year study on Canadian children aimed at identifying MS triggers
2006 Tysabri, 5th drug to slow the progress of MS, approved by Health Canada for cyclical forms of the disease
2007 MS Society of Canada Scholarship Program, supported by the band Billy Talent & Friends, awards 61 scholarships worth $60,000 to Canadian teenagers and young adults directly affected by MS
2008 MS Society of Canada marks 60 years in the movement to end MS
2008 Canada has twenty-seven MS clinics in operation admired around the world!
2009 MS Society of Canada establishes 5 research and training centres with over 100 scientists and 250 trainees
2010 MS Society of Canada reserves $1 million for a chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and MS pan-Canadian therapeutic clinical trial
2011 MS Society of Canada commemorates 20 Years of the MS Walk
“My favourite thing about the MS Walk is the people. I like talking to people and knowing that everyone is there for the same reason – to help end MS. “
- Tyrell Davidson, lives with MS
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