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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Mar 24 | Peter Cole | $25.00 |
Mar 19 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
Mar 16 | Gisele Underhill | Undisclosed amount |
Mar 16 | Anonymous | $5.00 |
Mar 14 | Kathryn Moore-Brown | $25.00 |
Mar 14 | Grace Brown | Undisclosed amount |
Mar 03 | Christopher Alblas | $25.00 |
Feb 20 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Feb 16 | Anonymous | $10.00 |
Feb 08 | Karin Lunan | $25.00 |