Raise money for MS Society of Canada
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord). The disease attacks myelin, the protective covering of the nerves, causing inflammation and often damaging the myelin. Myelin is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses through nerve fibres. If damage to myelin is slight, nerve impulses travel with minor interruptions; however, if damage is heavy and if scar tissue replaces the myelin, nerve impulses may be completely disrupted, and the nerve fibres themselves can be damaged.
MS can cause symptoms such as extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, weakness, tingling, impaired sensation, vision problems, bladder problems, cognitive impairment and mood changes.
Recent donors
Date | Name | Amount |
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Dec 18 | Anonymous | $10.00 |
Dec 18 | Anita Payne | $25.00 |
Dec 18 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Dec 18 | Rudy Witlox | Undisclosed amount |
Dec 18 | Rod Martin | $25.00 |
Dec 18 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
Dec 18 | Anonymous | $5.00 |
Dec 18 | John Gardam | $50.00 |
Dec 18 | James Zdralek | Undisclosed amount |
Dec 18 | Rebecca Jesseman | $50.00 |