Saskatchewan Blue Cross, MS Canada to host annual walk

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Blue Cross and MS Canada are teaming up once again to host the highly anticipated yearly MS Walk, scheduled for May 28. Taking place in various locations across the province, the event aims to highlight the community’s significant impact on the lives of individuals affected by multiple sclerosis, one step at a time.

The MS Walk is a yearly gathering where thousands of Canadians from 45 communities nationwide unite to raise awareness and vital funds for MS research, support, and advocacy. SBC, in a show of solidarity, is throwing its support behind the cause by uniting people from all walks of life to combat MS.

"We take immense pride in joining forces with MS Canada to showcase the strength of our community and its resilience. Through collective action, we aim to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis and provide crucial support to those affected," stated Kelly Wilson, Interim President and CEO of SBC.

Multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological disease affecting over 90,000 Canadians, is spotlighted during the annual walk. The event celebrates the community's unwavering support for individuals living with MS and their loved ones. The funds raised contribute to vital programs, services, and groundbreaking research that advances treatment, care, and overall well-being and ultimately aims to prevent MS altogether.

"We are honoured to witness Saskatchewan Blue Cross's unwavering dedication to bringing MS awareness to the forefront of our community. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of people living with MS and work towards a future free of this debilitating disease," expressed Mona Bates, MS Canada's Community Senior Director.

For more details about the MS Walk, including locating the walk nearest you and exploring available virtual MS Walk options, please visit MS Walk Locations.

MS Canada plays a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections within the MS community and bridging the gap between the community and research, programs, resources, and services. As of 2023, MS Canada has merged two well-known entities, the MS Society of Canada and the MS Scientific Research Foundation, to amplify its efforts toward realizing a world free from MS.

The MS community remains at the heart of MS Canada's endeavours. For 75 years, they have persistently fought against MS, continuously funding research to expand the existing knowledge base of the disease. Additionally, they advocate for people with MS, urging the government to eliminate obstacles and enhance policies that impact their daily lives. For more information, please visit mscanada.ca.

Canada bears one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis globally, with 12 Canadians receiving diagnoses daily. MS, a chronic autoimmune central nervous disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, most commonly affects individuals between the ages of 20 and 49. The disease exhibits episodic characteristics, with the severity and duration of illness and disability varying, often interspersed with periods of wellness. It can also progress over time.