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Chapter Chatter ... from Simcoe County
July 2013
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA
SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER
NEWSLETTER -JULY 2013
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair
Tammy Ritchie
Vice Chair
Jennifer Ransier
Secretary
Zach Gloster
Treasurer
Chris McDowell
Client Services
Patti Burns
Fundraising
TBD
Social Media
Andrea Butcher-Milne
Volunteer Management
Natalie Noonan
Membership
TBD
Education
TBD
Youth Advisor
Whitney Murray
Public Relations
Kent Mannen
Members at Large
John Clarke
STAFF
Maggie Jarvis, Chapter Manager
1102 - 44 Cedar Pointe Dr., Barrie L4N 5R7
T: 705-733-0488 / F: 705-719-3098
Toll Free: 800-634-5618
Email: [email protected] NEW !
Website: www.mssociety.ca/chapters/simcoe
Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri / 10:00 - 3:00
A&W Cruisin’ for a Cause Day!
For every Teen Burger purchased
on August 22nd, $1.00 goes to the
MS Society!
Last year a record-breaking $1.25 million
dollars was raised across Canada during the
campaign! We hope that everyone can make
it out to enjoy a delicious Teen Burger in
support of multiple sclerosis on August 22.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 2
Message from the Board Summer is officially here and with that brings exciting upcoming
fundraising events including, the 9th Annual MS Leap of Faith Beach
Volleyball Tournament, the Annual A&W Cruisin’ for a Cause Day and the
Barrie Dragon Boat Festival. Please note that our general email address has
changed to [email protected].
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of our wonderful supporters, volunteers
and participants who truly contribute to making each event a success. We strive to create
awareness about multiple sclerosis in our local communities through various fundraising and
education events.
The MS Society of Canada has appeared in the MoneySense Magazine’s review of Canadian
charitable organizations for the fourth year in a row. The review is currently only available
online. This year, the MS Society is listed inaccurately under ‘Hospital Foundations’ category
and the rating is based upon 2011 financial information, because of the timing of the survey.
The MS Society’s key messages are below:
Key Message 1: Every dollar that we raise is invested in people living with MS.
2011 Program Investments:
$9.8 million: research - research grants, scholarships, fellowships, and support of our
endMS Research & Training Network
$10.8 million: client services - including MS clinics, education programs, self-help
groups, recreational and social programs, information and referral services, financial
support for daily living or equipment needs, etc.
$6.9 million: public education and awareness - awareness campaigns, newsletters
$4.0 million: chapter and volunteer support and development - volunteer recruitment
and training, as well as chapter support from division and national offices
$1.7 million: government and community relations - educating all levels of
government about needed changes to benefit people living with MS and assistance to
clients dealing with local transit and accessibility issues.
Key Message 2: We raise much needed funds to remain a leader in driving MS
research in Canada and providing valuable client services including: education
programs, information and referral services, self-help groups and financial support
for daily living or equipment needs to people with MS.
We rely on grassroots events, personal and corporate gifts and the goodwill of Canadians impacted by MS so that we can continually offer financial assistance for mobility equipment and safety devices, support counselling and other programs that
address basic quality of life issues of people living with MS.
Over the past several years, we have experienced an increase in requests for services.
In 2012, over $10.4 million was spent on services for people affected by MS including: education programs, information and referral services, self-help groups,
social and recreation programs and financial support for daily living or equipment needs.
Key Message 3: Without the funds that donors entrust us with, we would not be able to increase our capacity to work with governments to create and improve policies
that will benefit people affected by MS. We work with governments to enhance employment supports and income security for people
with MS, increase caregiver supports, fund patient oriented health research and continue to build sustainable healthcare that is equitable and timely.
We steward every dollar to ensure it has the greatest impact on people living with MS.
In conjunction with our MS awareness campaign in May (1 Day in May), we launched an
online advocacy campaign with a focus on enhancing income security and caregiver support.
Additional information:
We are committed to lowering our cost of fundraising while we continue to provide
programs and services to people with MS and fund MS research. In 2012, our overall
cost of fundraising has gone down from $0.41 to $0.39.
In 2012, our administration expenses remained less than 7 per cent. As one example,
administration costs include things like the phones and computers we use to
communicate with people living with MS.
We invest in staff who are entrusted to deliver much needed services, advance our
government advocacy agenda and lead Canada’s largest MS research program.
With your support, respect and involvement, the Simcoe County Chapter remains committed
to the MS mission. Your input and ideas are important and invaluable. Feel free to contact us
by mail, email or telephone. With your feedback and the efforts of our membership,
volunteers, and community, we can achieve significant growth.
Together we can help support the fight to end MS
In dedication and service,
Board of Directors
MS Society of Canada, Simcoe County Chapter
Mission: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and
enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 4
Thank you for Lacing up to End MS
On May 5th, teams and participants
across Simcoe County laced up to end
MS. We would like to congratulate and
thank all those who participated,
volunteered and supported the 2013
Mandarin MS Walk throughout Simcoe
County.
Team Above: Happy Feet Friends Team Below(Left): Scotty`s Crew
Monies raised from the 2013 MS Walk, will help fund innovative programs and services within
Simcoe County, and support ground-breaking research dedicated to finding a cure for MS.
The 2013 Mandarin MS Walk: Fundraising
Midland: The Midland Mandarin MS Walk had 111 participants and raised $19, 235.
Congratulations Midland!
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 5
Top Online Fundraisers 1 - Rebecca Heacock ($1,755.00) 2 - Michelle Castano ($1,010.00)
3 - Heather Kertzer ($810.00) 4 - Kerry Stevens ($730.00)
5 - Chantal Mayotte ($670.00) 6 - Paul Breslin ($555.00) 7 - Natalie Noonan ($290.00)
8 - Lisa Clark ($215.00) 9 - Jason Hall ($180.00)
10 - Lianne Winger ($140.00)
Top Online Teams 1 - Road Runners ($1,920.00) 2 - Walk Wobble & Roll ($424.00)
3 - The Rockin' Mamas ($330.00) 4 - Keep on S'myelin Part Deux ($225.00)
5 - Happy Feet Friends ($190.00) 6 - The Scotty Crew ($190.00) 7 - The girls ($140.00)
8 - superstore ($125.00) 9 - The A-Team ($35.00)
10 - Martin & Son ($20.00)
BARRIE: The Barrie Mandarin MS Walk had 363 participants and raised $98,648!
Congratulations Barrie!
Top Online Fundraisers 1 - Larry Payne ($7,525.00)
2 - Dennis Wicary ($6,295.00) 3 - Patti Burns ($5,691.25)
4 - Colin Penny ($3,586.99) 5 - James Ansley ($3,121.01) 6 - John Burns ($2,515.00)
7 - Glenn Lucas ($1,730.00) 8 - David Belyk ($1,660.00)
9 - Donna Firth ($1,509.00) 10- Kandis Hunter ($1,460.00)
Top Online Teams 1 - Patti's Pit Crew ($16,195.25)
2 - NO PAYNE NO GAIN ($9,247.00) 3 - Team Beth ($7,793.25)
4 - Ivan's Army ($6,981.01) 5 - The MS Crusaders ($1,216.00) 6 - Hall's Team ($1,076.00)
7 - MSisBS ($1,051.00) 8 - YoBaby ($985.00)
9 - The Mayne Event ($905.00) 10 - Walk a Myelin our shoes ($800.00)
COLLINGWOOD: The Collingwood Mandarin MS Walk had 144 participants and raised
$56,868! Congratulations Collingwood!
Top Online Fundraisers 1 - David Knight ($19,773.00) 2 - Jocelyn Richards ($2,670.00)
3 - Christine Knight ($2,585.00) 4 - Lindsay Follings ($1,730.00)
5 - L. A CASE ($1,620.00) 6 - Jackie Laidlaw ($1,240.00) 7 - Pat Coe ($780.00)
8 - Nancy Knight ($735.00) 9 - Deb Cunningham ($725.00)
10 - Barbara Barlow ($715.00)
Top Online Teams 1 - ANNETTE FUNICELLO BELLAS ($9,085.00)
2 - PrimaDONNA's ($4,440.00) 3 - Hopeful Hikers ($3,130.00)
4 - Kicks ($1,030.00) 5 - Team Checkers ($570.00) 6 - Sherrill-Ann’s Team ($460.00)
7 - Royal Walkers ($376.00) 8 - Team Tara ($250.00)
9 - Bond007 ($150.00)
The Winner of the Jelly Bean Contest hosted by the Chapter Youth Committee
at the Barrie Walk was a young member of the Payne Team. Good job guessing!
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 6
NEW TECUMSETH: The New Tecumseth Mandarin MS Walk had 131 participants and
raised $29, 775.00. Congratulations New Tecumseth!
Top Online Fundraisers
1 - Edith Wilkinson ($2,645.00)
2 - Kim Boyd ($2,327.65)
3 - Paul Kearney ($2,068.00)
4 - Anne Marie Langlois ($1,840.00)
5 - Amy Glenn ($1,620.00)
6 - Grace Manser ($1,355.00)
7 - Jessica Burnie ($1,170.00)
8 - Shelley Brett ($1,090.00)
9 - Nicole Boilard ($925.00)
10 - Sarah Wiggers ($670.00)
Top Online Teams 1 - Kim's Hope For a Cure ($4,797.75)
2 - The Flat Tire Crew ($3,863.00) 3 - Tamara and Grace ($2,466.00) 4 - St.Langley ($2,215.00)
5 - Find A Cure ($1,310.00) 6 - Baxter ($1,220.00)
7 - Ann's Clan ($930.00) 8 - Team Kelly! ($436.50) 9 - Team Positive Attitude ($365.00)
10 - Team Duncan ($100.00)
ORILLIA: The Orillia Mandarin MS Walk had 220 participants and raised $36,466.00.
Congratulations Orillia!
Top Online Fundraisers 1 - Kitty Mckechnie ($3,805.00) 2 - Don Scott ($1,870.00)
3 - Ella Purvis ($1,385.00) 4 - Kim Elliott ($1,260.00) 5 - Victor Landoni ($1,150.00)
6 - Emma Beechener ($840.00) 7 - Sue Mckechnie ($670.00)
8 - Sheila O'dell ($620.00) 9 - Jon Beninger ($510.00) 10 - Mary Bax ($500.00)
Top Online Teams 1 - Johnnie Walkers ($13,935.00) 2 - Whitney's Walking Warriors ($1,585.00)
3 - Mighty Myelins ($1,180.00) 4 - Mama Beech’s Group of Peaches ($840.00)
5 - Walk of Seagulls ($585.00) 6 - Wyatt's Rescue Mission ($535.00)
7 - Mara Shore Walkers ($500.00) 8 - Team Johnston ($460.00) 9 - SUPERSTARS ($405.00)
10 - Wendy's Warriors ($355.00)
In 56 communities across Ontario, more than 18,000 walkers, including 2100 teams, raised over $4 million in pledges to support vital programs and services for people with MS.
Pre-Register for the 2014 Mandarin MS Walk by July 31, 2013 for a chance to WIN a $200.00 Visa gift Card! Visit www.mswalks.ca
MS Carnation Campaign
Thank you for purchasing carnations over the Mother’s Day Weekend in
support of both Mothers and those living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Use the Power of the Flower to end MS.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 7
Telemedicine Service
Georgian Nurse Practioner-Led Clinic, Telemedicine service is now open to the residents of Barrie and surrounding area.
A Telemedicine appointment is just like a regular appointment only the specialist sees you over video as opposed to face-to-face. This is an effective way of decreasing
barriers to meet your health care needs.
You can have a video appointment with nearly any type of conultant; ie, psychiatrist,
surgeon, oncologist or a rheumatologist to name a few.
Videoconfernecing reduces your travel time and expenses because they are located in
Barrie at the Sadlon Health and Wellness Centre at the Georgian College Campus.
Ask your docotor if Telemedicine is right for you.
For further information contact Valorie Buawski, Telemedicine Coordinator - Georgian Nurse Practicioner-Led Clinic at 705-722-1581 Ext. 1412.
Wasaga Beach Lions Club
A big thank you to the Wasaga
Beach Lions Club who presented a $1,000 cheque on May 13th to the
Simcoe County Chapter. We thank Patty Barnes who represented the
Simcoe County Chapter in receiving this very generous donation.
Social Media
Keep up to date with the goings on of the Simcoe County Chapter by visiting our website at
www.mssociety.ca/chapters/simcoe and don’t forget to LIKE US on Facebook.
Check out Simcoe County Chapter’s Youth Committee Facebook Page for updates on CYC
meetings.
Please Note our New Email: [email protected]
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 8
Volunteer Corner The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration’s “Ontario Volunteer Service Awards”
recognize individual volunteers for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to an
organization. The MS Society of Canada, Simcoe County Chapter would like to congratulate Chris McDowell and Chris Rankin who were recipients of awards this year. We are very
thankful for their amazing work and ongoing dedication to the MS Society, Simcoe County Chapter!
Congratulations to
Chris McDowell
who is currently our Chapter’s
mighty Treasurer!
Thanks so much, Chris!
Congratulations to Chris Rankin
who has been the coordinator of the
Carnation Campaign for our chapter
for the past number of years. Chris
was on the board of directors as well
until last year. Thank you, Chris!
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is a volunteer organization: founded by volunteers and continually fuelled
by the initiative and dedication of thousands of volunteers across the country. Our volunteers rock!
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 9
Volunteer Corner
Lead. Inspire. Volunteer. Today, you can make a lasting difference in your community by joining the movement to end
MS. Tens of thousands Canadians from across the country volunteer for the MS Society of Canada, supporting programs and services, fundraising events, public awareness campaigns
and social action activities. Volunteering with the Simcoe County Chapter will give you the opportunity to see firsthand how your contributions are making a positive difference for people living with multiple sclerosis in your community. We are always looking for people to help out
at events.
Contact us at (705) 733-0488 or [email protected] new!
MS Summer Camp (Aug 17-24)
Congratulations to our very own Chapter Youth
Committee Director, Whitney Murray, who has
been accepted to attend the MS Summer Camp
in Calgary this August as a peer support leader.
One of our casual volunteers, Joe Cross, will be
joining Whitney also as a peer support worker.
The MS Summer Camp is very lucky to have
these two volunteers who will be just great
with the children and teens.
There is still time to register for this year’s
MS Summer Camp for youths aged 8-21 who have a diagnosis of MS.
This year, the camp will be held at Easter Seals Camp Horizon outside of Calgary, Alberta near the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The camp is fully accessible and staffed with trained counselors. A wide variety of activities include archery, swimming, river rafting, campfires,
hiking, arts and crafts, nature games, a ropes course, and much more!
Campers are also introduced to peer support leaders who are successful young adults living with MS. This gives campers the opportunity to meet older peers who have followed their dreams despite their MS diagnosis. The camp (and travel) is FREE thanks to the generous
support of the Slaight Family Foundation and Fondation Bergeron-Jetté. A promotional camp video, further information and the registration form can be found at www.mssociety.ca/camp.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 Page 10
Upcoming Fundraising Events
The 9th Annual MS Leap of Faith Beach Volleyball Tournament will be taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2013!
Come out for some fun in the sun and support MS! Register your team today and you’ll have a chance to win prizes!
Location: Barrie’s Tyndale Park
Registration: a minimum of $50.00 in pledges per play Minimum Age: 16
Pick up your registration rorms at the MS chapter office or download them from www.mssociety.ca/chapters/simcoe.
Completed forms should be faxed to Denis Parent at 705-422-2480 or emailed to [email protected].
Annual A&W Cruisin’ for a Cause Day August 22, 2013
For every Teen Burger purchased on August 22nd, 2013, $1.00 goes
to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada!
Barrie Dragon Boat Festival! August 24, 2013
Come out and paddle for MS or maybe sponsor our boat!
EDUCATION EVENTS
Please watch for an email blast from us this fall regarding two upcoming education events. One will be led by Dr. Melanie Ursell, who gave a wonderful session last year. You won’t want to miss this year’s lecture on the afternoon of September 18th. We will also be hosting a
Financial 101 workshop. Details to follow this fall.
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DID YOU KNOW … Via Rail passengers who need assistance in attending to their personal needs
(eating, medical care, personal hygiene) during their trip must travel with a companion capable of providing such assistance and the companion travels free in the same class of service. For
more information, please see http://www.viarail.ca/en/travel-info/special-needs/accessibility.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 Page 11
Media Alert
Science Translational Medicine: Antigen-Specific Tolerance by Autologous Myelin
Peptide–Coupled Cells: A Phase 1 Trial in Multiple Sclerosis
Northwestern University: Study Shows Positive Results for New MS Therapy
Yahoo Canada: New MS Treatment 'Tricks' Immune System
Summary:
Nine people with relapsing-remitting or secondary-progressive MS participated in the
phase 1 clinical trial. Each patient’s white blood cells were used to deliver myelin
antigens – specific components of myelin that are believed to be attacked in MS –
throughout the body. By doing this the harmful immune cells, which cause further
disease progression, recognize myelin as harmless and develop tolerance to proteins
in the myelin sheath, meaning they no longer attack the myelin sheath.
Two people with MS who showed increased MS disease activity prior to the study
experienced one MS relapse 10 to 16 days after receiving the treatment.
Although the patient numbers are small in this first human study, the safety, feasibility
and early results suggest that this approach may provide a promising avenue for future
trials. The study was not designed to detect the effectiveness of an experimental
treatment.
Key Messages:
The phase 1 clinical trial provides insights into a treatment that focuses on tolerization –
a process by which harmful cells implicated in MS become tolerant to protein
components within myelin and no longer exhibit harmful, self-reactive effects.
The safety, feasibility and early results in the small phase 1 clinical trial suggest that the
tolerization approach may provide a promising new avenue for future clinical treatment
trials. However, the authors note that further, large-scale trials are necessary to
evaluate the safety and efficacy of this treatment for people living with MS.
We look forward to the progress of the investigational treatment approach studied in the
phase 1 clinical trial that will help uncover new therapies for people living with MS.
DID YOU KNOW … Ontario provincial parks have reduced
rates for those with disabilities. For more information, please see http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/fees.html.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 Page 12
Healthy Eating
Based on Canada's Food Guide,
this booklet discusses the importance of a
well-balanced diet and includes a
comprehensive section
on food preparation techniques for
individuals with MS.
Download now
MS Canada magazine
One of the best ways to keep up to date about advances in MS research, treatments and MS
Society services and programs is to receive the quarterly publication MS Canada. Members of the
Simcoe County Chapter receive MS Canada as well as MS Society division and chapter newsletters. These publications are just some of the benefits of
becoming a member of the MS Society of Canada.
MS Answers is a website that allows
people living with MS, caregivers and
others affected by MS to obtain accurate answers to MS-specific questions. The website also offers the opportunity for
individuals to submit questions, and new questions and answers are posted to the
website weekly.
Action Line Expands to
Benefit Home Care
The Long-Term Care Action Line is
being expanded so home care clients
and family members can call with any
complaints they have about services.
ON residents can reach the Long-Term
Care Action Line at 1-866-876-7658 or
TTY 1-800-387-5559.
MS Youth Communities
Are you between 15 and 25 years old and affected in some way by multiple
sclerosis? Want to make a difference in your community and voice your
experience and opinions with like-minded individuals?
The CYC is a youth-driven leadership committee dedicated to creating a sense
of community by providing a safe mental, physical, emotional environment to support youth
affected by MS. The CYC acts to support all activities of the local MS Chapter, and provides
direction and feedback to the Chapter Board which comes from a youth’s perspective on the
issues and projects that affect them.
CYC members are dedicated to giving a voice to the youth affect by MS, and meeting once a
month to work together to accomplish this goal. Our Chapter Youth Committee is looking for
committee members and volunteers. If you are interested, please contact
[email protected]. Visit our Facebook page!
MS Literature
Accessible Transportation
Transportation to Toronto / from Barrie will vary in price
depending upon where you live and which carrier you choose.
Please refer to our website for a link to accessible transportation
in and around Simcoe County.
Please visit:
http://www.accesstotravel.gc.ca/54.aspx?CityCd=509&lang=en to
access the Canadian Government website “Access to Travel”
Keep updated with the MS Society- Simcoe County Chapter by
visiting our website at www.mssociety.ca/chapters/simcoe and following us on Facebook. Search MS Society, Simcoe County
Chapter!
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 13
Literature produced by the MS Society of Canada: You will find a variety of publications and
materials online. Visit: http://mssociety.ca/en/help/booklets.htm. Samples below.
You & MS
When your doctor first tells you that you have multiple sclerosis, the news can feel over-
whelming. A thousand questions crowd your mind. This booklet explains what may happen
to you during the course of the disease, why you have symptoms, and the medications that
are available to treat your MS.
Living for Today: Managing MS Pain
This publication discusses the different types of pain experienced in MS and the steps that
can be taken to prevent, eliminate, or improve this pain. A useful publication for working
with your physician.
How to Talk about MS with Your Children
A practical aid to help parents communicate better with their children about MS, by helping
parents understand their children's reactions and giving them tools to explain the disease.
10 Tips for people living with MS
This booklet provides ten guiding principles for living well with a chronic illness such as
multiple sclerosis.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 14
In Memoriam & In Honour
Make a donation in the name of someone you love!
Select the “Memorial Gift” icon to make a gift donation in the name of someone who has passed.
Select the “Gift in Honour” icon above to make a donation in the name of someone who is
celebrating a milestone, like a birthday, anniversary, or wedding!
To make a donation over the phone, please call the Chapter office at 705-733-0488.
If you are getting married, the “Gift in Honour” program is for you! Instead of giving your guests
favours that may not last past your special day, why not help fund vital research and services?
Leave a beautiful card on the dinner tables so your guests know about your generous donation.
What better way to start a beautiful marriage than with a beautiful gift?!
Ask us how. For more information, contact the Simcoe County Chapter at 705-733-0488 or by
email at [email protected].
Chapter Services
MEMBERSHIP - $10.00 per year
Members help secure the continued success of the MS Society. You’ll join thousands of fellow
members who support the MS Society and its funding for some of the world’s most ground-
breaking, innovative research and training of the next generation of MS researchers. For
membership enquiries, please call us at 705-733-0488.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE & EQUIPMENT FUNDING PROGRAMS
To access forms for equipment or special assistance funding programs, please visit our
website at www.mssociety.ca/chapters/simcoe and select Client Services. From the menu on
the left, select the form you need, print it at home and then have it completed by your health
care professional. Completed forms should be mailed to our office: MS Society, Simcoe
County Chapter, 44 Cedar Pointe Drive, Suite 1102, Barrie ON L4N 5R7.
For more information on these programs, feel free to call our office at 705-733-0488 or email
Client Services at [email protected].
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, SIMCOE COUNTY CHAPTER – July 2013 PAGE 15
Self-Help/ Exercise Groups
Collingwood: Interest has been sparked to start a support group in Collingwood. If anyone is
interested in starting a weekly exercise/social group in Collingwood, please contact Sally Brechin at
[email protected] or 705 445-9266.
Alliston (New Tecumseth and area): Meets every Tuesday at 10:15 am for support and
exercise. Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Dufferin Street, Alliston. Contact the Chapter at
705-733-0488 or Donna Ellis at 705-435-4199.
Barrie: Meets every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. for exercise, followed by informal support and
refreshments. Located at Grove Park Home at 234 Cook Street, Barrie. Contact the Chapter at
705-733-0488.
BARRIE EVENING SUPPORT GROUP: Interested? Please contact the office at 705-733-0488.
Orillia: Meets the second and last Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. for support, followed by
exercise from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Location: Helping Hands Building, 210 Memorial Avenue,
Suite 126B, Orillia. Contact the Chapter at 705-733-0488 or Chris Rankin at 705-689-9992.
Midland: Meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Midland
Public Library, Study Room 1, Main Floor, 320 King Street, Midland (accessible). Contact the
Chapter at 705-733-0488.
Wasaga Beach: For information regarding the MS Support Group. Please contact Patty Barnes at 705-422-1759.
ARE YOU THIS AMAZING ARTIST?
We are looking for the artist who
drew this picture! Please contact
the Simcoe County Chapter Office!
We love your work
We're proud to help in the search for a cure and enhance
the lives of those living with MS in the communities
where we work and live.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The opinions expressed in the articles contained within are those of the authors and do not reflect those of the MS Simcoe County Chapter or those of the MS Society of Canada. Articles on products or services are for information only and should not be seen as endorsements.
