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MS Connection Spring 2016
Spring 2016
A newsletter for the MS Society of Canada, Kamloops & Area ChapterOffice Location:1-275 Seymour St. Kamloops, BC V2C 2E7Phone: 250-314-0773 Toll Free: 1-800-268-7582
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Chapter News
Fundraising News
ScotiabankMS Walk
MS Research Presentation
Programs and Services
Can Do MS Webinars
World MS Day
Calendar of Events
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Kamloops May 15, 2016Register now to end MS250-314-0773mswalks.ca
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Since January of 2016, Sherry Wezner has been supporting Programs and Services in the Kamloops and Area Chapter particular-ly in the area of Information and Support. Sherry has a wealth of information regarding various programs that are offered in commu-nities in the Interior and she is great sup-port for individuals who need assistance on a wide variety of topics. Sherry will be doing community outreach in the Interior Region in the month of May.
Sherry will be available at the Kamloops Chapter office to meet in person with indi-viduals in Kamloops on May 3rd from 2pm-4pm and on May 4th from 9-11am. If you would like to make an appointment please call her or email with the time which fits you best. (Please see the note from Sherry below for her contact information.)
Sherry will be also in Salmon Arm on May 4th at 1pm for an information session - location to be determined.
Chapter News
The Kamloops and Area Chapter MS Connection Newsletter is intended to provide news and information to people living with MS, their families, caregivers, medical professionals and other stakeholders. Information/opinions contained in this newsletter are obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The MS Society does not approve, endorse or recommend specific products or services and respects an individual’s right to make their own health management decisions. However, we can provide information to assist people in their decision process. For specific, personalized information, please consult your physician or other health care professional.
I’ve been a Programs and Services Coordinator with the MS Society of Canada since September 2012. I live in Kelowna with my husband, and spoiled cat Snickie! Prior to my work with the MS Society, I worked for over 20 years managing programs for adults with developmental disabilities, and was a part-time instructor for the Special Needs Worker Program at Okanagan College. If you have any questions about programs and services, or would just like to say hello, please feel free to call me at 1-800-268-7582 extension 7299 or e-mail me at [email protected].
A Hello From Sherry Wezner:
Programs and Services Update
We would like to thank the MS Society Kamloops and Area Chapter for welcoming and allowing us to work with their agency this semester on our community project. Our community project entailed identifying resources and supports within the community and compiling them into a local resource manual for the chapter office. The resource manual includes services we believe can empower people affected by MS and their families by improving access to their community resources in an organized
and timely fashion. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the MS Society in this capacity as it has increased our knowledge on community supports which will help us with our future nursing practice and the skills obtained on locating these services will follow us through our careers.
Megan and Charity3rd Year TRU Nursing Students
2016 - TRU Nursing Student Project - Update:
Sherry Wezner, Programs and Services Coordinator
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StaffLeanne Fisher, Adminis-tration & Communications AssistantKatrina Harding, Fundraising CoordinatorTrina Radford, Regional Manager, Southern Interior
Board of DirectorsCarly Gordon, ChairAlicia Vicic, Vice-ChairRay Harrison, TreasurerJennifer Theissen, SecretaryChristina Antoniak Sheila BlackstockColin Brandt Tim Livingston Mike O’ReillyHeidi von Schoening
Chapter News
Recent Support from Our Community:
• Kamloops Hot Yoga - Karma Funds• Louis Creek Transfer Station
• In Memory of Garfield Hines• In Memory of Darren Hines• In Memory of Darren Thevarge
Call for Expression of Interest – 2016 MS Society Kamloops and Area Chapter Board of DirectorsThe Nominations Committee of the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter is currently accepting nominations for endorsement for the 2016 Chapter Board of Directors.
The committee is seeking talented people who demonstrate strong leadership skills in their work or volunteer lives and are deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of people affected by MS.
The committee is looking for (but not limited to) the following individual skills in potential candidates: Health related background, governance background, legal background, understanding of service provision in non-profit sector, fundraising - major gift or planned giving experience or government relations experience.
Of particular interest this year is engaging members from rural areas of the Kamloops and Area Chapter region. Interest is sought from potential board members living in rural areas of the Chapter region who could attend board meetings by teleconference and engage their home communities.
Expressions of interest will be accepted until Monday, May 2nd, 2016. The Board Slate for 2016 will be presented to the membership in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) notification mail out.
Expressions of interest should include a brief biographical sketch and a summary of your interest in the work of the MS Society of Canada. Expressions of interest or nomination of candidates should be submitted in writing to Regional Manager, Trina Radford at [email protected] or to any current chapter board member.
Any questions regarding this process can be directed to Regional Manager Trina Radford at 250-314-0773 or 1-800-268-7582 ext 7263. Full details on the call for board members available at: mssociety.ca/news/article/kamloops-2016-call-for-board-members.
Save the Date!Saturday, June 4th
10:30am
MS Society Kamloops and Area Chapter
Annual General Meeting
Desert Gardens, Mohave Room
(540 Seymour St, Kamloops)
Light refreshments will be served.
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Fundraising News
2016 Comedy for a Cause a Howling Success
Comedy for a Cause on March 5th at Cactus Jacks nightclub was a great night of hilarious comedy.
Greg Kettner opened the night with enter-taining stories, while Winston Spear closed off the night with a dance.
Between ticket sales, 50/50, Balloon Pop, and Silent Auction, over $6,000 was raised.
The MS Society would like to thank all the generous businesses who donated items for our Balloon Pop and Silent Auction, as well as to all the volunteers, and to everyone who attended this fun event.
Special thanks to Cactus Jacks for hosting and to Accent Inns for sponsoring this event.
On Family Day, February 8th, a dedicated group of cyclists hopped up on stationary bikes and rode all day to end MS. The In-door GranFondo and Family Day Festival was a fun day which saw over 1,800 visitors in addition to the 36 cyclists. This event raised over $7,000!
The MS Society would like to say a special thank you all the great participants and vol-unteers, including the organizing committee.
Thanks also to the businesses and organiza-tions who sponsored this event:
Another Cycle of Indoor GranFondo and Family Day Festival Fun for All
Photos courtesy of TRU Omega Newspaper
Greg Kettner
Winston Spear closing the show with a dance
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The MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter is grateful for receiving the 2016 Community Gaming Grant from the Government of Brit-ish Columbia. Every year the Chapter applies for this grant which in part funds program delivery in services and programs. This in-cludes information and support, wellness programs, support to caregivers and those living with MS, family events and outreach. It even funds this newsletter!
If you would like more information about the Programs and Services funded, please contact Programs and Services Coordinator Sherry Wezner at 1-800-268-7582 ext 7299.
Scotiabank MS WalkScotiabank MS Walk- Sunday, May 15th 2016Please join us in walking for a future free from MS at the Kamloops Scotiabank MS Walk on Sunday, May 15th at Riverside Park/Sandman Centre.
Enjoy walking, running, or rolling along a fully accessible route for 1.5, 5, or 10 kms along the river side. We are pleased to an-nounce that MS researcher Dr. Helen Trem-lett will be joining us at the Kamloops Sco-tiabank MS Walk this year. There will be an opportunity to chat with her and ask ques-tions related to MS Research. New for 2016 Houle Electric will be hosting an “electrify-ingly fun” Kid Zone complete with Bouncy Castle, face painting, and more.
Register and fundraise at least $50 during the month of April to be entered to win one of three Dream Getaways to either Whistler, Tofino/Ucluelet or Kelowna. Each Getaway package includes a two-night stay, dinner, and an activity. Visit mswalks.ca to learn more.
Sign up your team, or as an individual, at mswalks.ca or call 250-314-0773, toll free 1-800-268-7582 ext 7261 or email Katrina Harding at [email protected].
Photo: BC Gaming Cheque presentation. From left to right: Katrina Harding, Fundraising Coordinator, Trina Radford, Regional Manager, Carly Gordon, Chapter Chair and Todd Stone, MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson
Government of British Columbia Community Gaming Funding
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Research PresentationResearch Updates in Multiple Sclerosis:
From Cancer and Life Expectancy to Pregnancy and Poop
Dr. Tremlett will cover a wide variety of topics related to the latest work and findings in Multiple Sclerosis research. Dr. Tremlett is the Canada Research Chair in Neuroepidemiology and Multiple Sclerosis and Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Division of Neurology at UBC. Trained in Pharmacoepidemiology and Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Tremlett heads the ‘Pharmacoepidemiology in MS’ (PiMS) research group.
Dr. Tremlett’s research interests include: • The natural history of MS• Prognosis and predictors of disease
progression in MS• Mortality and life expectancy in MS• Effectiveness and adverse effects of the
immunomodulatory drugs (IMDs) for MS• Pharmacogenomics (genes and a person’s
response to drugs)• MS epidemiology and the incidence and
prevalence of MS• Comorbidities and MS• Pregnancy and MS• Impact of parental MS on childhood
developmental outcomes• The gut microbiome and MS
Saturday, May 14th at 2pm Parkside Lounge (Sandman Centre), 300 Lorne St, Kamloops
Donations gratefully accepted at the door
RSVP at bit.ly/msresearchupdatesOr call 250-314-0773, Toll free 1-800-268-7582 ext 7262
Presented by Dr. Helen Tremlett - MS Researcher at the University of British Columbia
Join the MS Newsflash email list and keep up to date with the activities, programs and services of the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter. As well, you’ll receive current research and MS related news.
To sign up for the MS newsflash, please email [email protected] with your cur-rent email address. If are on the list and no longer wish to receive MS Newsflash emails from us, please email with “unsubscribe MS Newsflash” in the subject line.
MS Newsflash
Dr. Helen Tremlett
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Programs and Services
The Equipment Provision Program will again be accepting applications during the month of May for limited funding towards air condition-ers. This is for eligible individuals who have a history of Heat Intolerance (Uhthoff’s Phe-nomena). Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a first come first served basis while funds last. Applications must be fully completed to be considered for funding. Please include:
1. Application for Quality of Life Grant - Equipment
2. Income Tax Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for the most recent tax year (2014 or 2015) for all adult members living in the household.
3. Equipment Needs Assessment Form• Recommendation from a health care
professional (OT, PT, MS Nurse, Doctor, Neurologist) who knows the history of the person’s heat sensitivity
• The recommendation must identify that the person has a history of MS Symp-toms brought on by heat sensitivity
• Cost of air conditioner
From May 1st, applications for funding toward air conditioners will be reviewed. Applicants will be informed if they have been approved and how much funding they have been ap-proved for. If approved, the applicant may then purchase the air conditioner and sub-mit a copy of the invoice/receipt to the EPP Coordinator for the approved reimbursement amount. Approved amounts range from $200 to $400 and will depend on the applicant’s household income. Applicants must apply for assistance before making a purchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available. Please submit applications or questions to the BCY EPP Coordinator by e-mailing:[email protected] or calling: 1-800-268-7582 ext 7271.
Air Conditioner Program Opening May 1st
Come join us for another great year of MS Summer Camp at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood in Perth, Ontario from August 13-20, 2016.
In order to apply, you must
Be 8-21 years of age Have a diagnosis of MS confirmed in writing by a Neurologist Not plan to attend another paediatric MS summer camp in 2016
The camp is FREE for Canadian campers! Applicants from the United States are invited to apply, though preference will be given to Canadian applicants.
For more information visit www.mssociety.ca/camp or contact Holly Guthrie, Camp Coordinator via email at [email protected] or toll free at 1-800-668-6252 ext. 325
Celebrating 11 Years of Fun and Friendship!
Come join us for another great year of MS Summer Camp at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood in Perth, Ontario from August 13-20, 2016.
In order to apply, you must
Be 8-21 years of age Have a diagnosis of MS confirmed in writing by a Neurologist Not plan to attend another paediatric MS summer camp in 2016
The camp is FREE for Canadian campers! Applicants from the United States are invited to apply, though preference will be given to Canadian applicants.
For more information visit www.mssociety.ca/camp or contact Holly Guthrie, Camp Coordinator via email at [email protected] or toll free at 1-800-668-6252 ext. 325
Celebrating 11 Years of Fun and Friendship!
Come join us for another great year of MS Summer Camp at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood in Perth, Ontario from August 13-20, 2016.
In order to apply, you must
Be 8-21 years of age Have a diagnosis of MS confirmed in writing by a Neurologist Not plan to attend another paediatric MS summer camp in 2016
The camp is FREE for Canadian campers! Applicants from the United States are invited to apply, though preference will be given to Canadian applicants.
For more information visit www.mssociety.ca/camp or contact Holly Guthrie, Camp Coordinator via email at [email protected] or toll free at 1-800-668-6252 ext. 325
Celebrating 11 Years of Fun and Friendship!
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The MS Society is excited to be offering Movement for Wellness Classes at Gemstone
Care Centre. Cathy Lidster, Feldenkrais practitioner, will be facilitating a chair based movement portion (for 45 minutes) which is suitable for all mobility levels. For more information about the Feldenkrais Method, please visit www.feldenkrais.com.
Cathy Lidster, Feldenkrais Practitioner
When: First and third Tuesday of each month 10:30am – Starting May 3rd
Where: Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre, 1955 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops BC
Sherry Wezner, MS Society Programs & Services Coordinator, will be available after the May 3rd session to answer any questions you may have regarding programs and services provided by the MS Society.
A half hour education session will be held following the movement session, on the third Tuesday of each month. The first one will be on May 17th. The purpose of these sessions is to provide education for people who want to learn more about living with MS.
The movement for wellness and education sessions are free of charge and are open to anyone and/or their family members/care partners.
Programs and ServicesMovement for Wellness and Education Sessions at Gemstone Care Centre
Thursday, May 26th at 3pm Pacific Time
The Alzheimer Society, Multiple Sclerosis So-ciety of Canada and Parkinson Canada are proudly co-hosting: Learning how to Get the Help you Need – a webinar for caregivers on how to navigate the health and social care system.
Robert TerSteege, CIRS (Certified Informa-tion & Referral Specialist) and Valerie Borg-
gard, Navigator for the MS Knowledge Net-work will provide an overview of how care partners can navigate different systems, as well as considering different resources that can help support themselves and their loved ones living with chronic health conditions.
Registration will open approximately 3 weeks prior to the event. Visit bit.ly/1RWIRmF for more details.
Save the Date! Free Webinar for Caregivers
If you have a limited income and are seeking fitness opportunities, you may want to consider applying for a subsidized membership at the YMCA-YWCA through the Kamloops Y Opportunity Fund. More details this program are are available at www.kamloopsy.org/ymembership.htm.
The City of Kamloops also has funding available through ARCH (Affordable Recreation for Community Health) to individuals and families with financial challenges. Visit www.kamloops.ca/socialdevelopment/arch.shtml for more information. You can also contact the office to learn more about these options.
Fitness Opportunities
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Sunday, May 29th, 2016 from 9am - 1pm Let’s Move Studio, 831 Victoria St., Kamloops
Art Therapist Shannon Byrnes will engage you in meditation and art practices that will give you skills to take good care of yourself as you care for others. This is a great retreat for you whether you are a caregiver in your personal or professional life or both. Partici-pants will create art together in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Art therapy is for everyone: no previous art experience necessary.
About the facilitator:Shannon Byrnes, MA, RCC is a Regis-tered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. She
has a background in trauma-informed therapy and mindfulness-based therapy. She loves sharing the healing process of art mak-ing with others.
Registration Information:This session is being offered independently by Shannon to the general community. How-ever, if you are a carepartner with an MS connection and wish to attend this work-shop, the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter is offering to cover the fees for a limited number of participants (available on a first come, first served basis). Please contact Programs and Services Coordinator, Sherry Wezner - Toll-free 1-800-268-7582 extension 7299 or email: [email protected] if you wish to attend with your fee covered.
If you wish to register independently of the MS Society, the cost is $50, and includes tea and a snack. Contact: [email protected] or 778-266-0590, www.shannon-byrnescounselling.blogspot.ca, Facebook: Shannon Byrnes Art Therapy and Counsel-ling.
General workshop questions can also be di-rected to Shannon.
Programs and Services
Art Therapy for the Caregiver half-day retreat
Sunday, May 29, 2016 from 9 am - 1 pm Let’s Move Studio, 831 Victoria St., Kamloops
$50, includes tea and a snack Shannon will engage you in meditation and art practices that will give you skills to take good care of yourself as you care for others. This is a great retreat for you whether you are a caregiver in your personal or professional life or both. We will create art together in a supportive, non-‐judgmental environment. Art therapy is for everyone: no previous art experience necessary.
Contact: [email protected] 778-‐266-‐0590
www.shannonbyrnescounselling.blogspot.ca Facebook: Shannon Byrnes Art Therapy and Counselling
Shannon Byrnes, MA, RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. She has a background in trauma-‐informed therapy and mindfulness-‐based therapy. She loves sharing the healing process of art making with others.
Art Therapy for the Caregiver - Half-Day Retreat with Shannon Byrnes
Social Lunch - White Spot North ShoreSocial Lunch occurs on the first Wednesday of each month at noon at the White Spot North Shore and is open to all people with MS and their partners/family members. Participants cover the cost of their own lunch,
and occasionally we have prize draws for participants. Upcoming lunches will be held on May 4th and June 1st. There will be no Social Lunches in July or August.
Independent groups are formed by volunteers who are interested in helping to bring together individuals and families with MS. These groups operate independently, supported by the MS Society of Canada with information and resources. The Kamloops and Area Chapter recognizes the importance of support in one’s own community, and providing a means for
individuals and families to reach out and connect with each other. Each community is unique in the kind of support that is available.
To find out if there is an active self-help group in your community, or for information about starting a self-help group, please contact the Chapter office at 250-314-0773.
Independent Self Help Groups
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May 10th, 2016, 5 – 6:15pm Pacific TimeMind and Body: A Winning Team in Stress Management
Presented by David Engstrom, Ph.D, ABPP & Sue Kushner, MS, PTJoin psychologist David Engstrom and physical therapist Sue Kushner in an interactive discussion on helping your mind and body work together to reduce and more effectively manage stress. During this program, you will learn to recognize signs of stress, understand the relationship between stress and MS, identify the costs and benefits of stress, and implement effective coping strategies, including yoga and mindfulness.
June 14th, 2016, 5 – 6:15pm Pacific TimeAccessible Travel Basics: From Planning to Execution
Presented by Candy Harrington, Author & Lisa B. Kemppainen, Person Living with MSAuthor and accessible travel expert Candy Harrington will share tips, resources and hard-to-find information about the logistics of accessible travel planning; while world traveler Lisa Kemppainen will recount her globetrotting escapades in this informative webinar.
July 12th, 2016, 5 – 6:15pm Pacific TimeUnderstanding and Managing Your Spasticity
Presented by Gail Hartley, MSN, NP, MSCN & Kathy SanMartino, PT, NCS, MSCSSpasticity is a condition in which certain muscles continuously and uncontrollably contract, causing stiffness and tightness of the muscles. Starting with an overview of the central nervous system and why spasticity occurs, Gail Hartley (Nurse Practitioner) and Kathy SanMartino (Physical Therapist) will help you understand and manage this complex symptom.
Read more and register for any of these webinars at: www.mscando.org/mult ip le-sc lerosis-programs/webinar-series/register/
Did you miss a previous webinar? You can still watch it in the webinar archive!
www.mscando.org/mult ip le-sc lerosis-programs/webinar-series/webinar-archive/
WebinarsCan Do MS and the National MS Society 2016 Webinar & Telelearning Series
PEERSUPPORT
PROGRAM
PEERSUPPORT
PROGRAM
You are not alone in living with multiple sclerosis.
The MS Society of Canada is pleased to offer a confidential peer support program to connect you with trained volunteers who also live with MS.
For more information, contact [email protected] 1-800-268-7582 x3149
I need someone to
talk to about my MS
No one
understands
what I’m going
throughI have some questions and
I want to connect with
someone who’s been there
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World MS Day - May 25th
This might be thanks to support from family and friends, adaptations and flexibility in the home and workplace, support from MS organisations, effective treatment and lifestyle choices, a steady income, or even just a shift in attitude.
What's the idea?
By sharing examples of independence from lots of different countries, we want to inspire people to challenge perceptions of what people with MS can do.
To give you some inspiration, we’ve spoken to people with MS from around the world and asked them to share their “MS doesn’t stop me” story.
How to get involved
Social media
We’re asking you to tell us how you’re independent by completing the phrase “MS doesn’t stop me...”
Share your photos and stories on social media and don’t forget to use the hashtag #strongerthanMS. We’ll feature your posts on the World MS Day website www.worldmsday.com
Events
On our website we’ll map all of the events that are happening around the globe for World MS Day. You can find out what your local MS organisation is doing near you or add your own event.
Advocacy
You can use the campaign to shout about all of the things that people with MS are doing every day. You could use the toolkit materials on the website to support advocacy around employment, independence, access or anything else that is important for people with MS.
Together we’ll generate thousands of messages that celebrate the huge range of things that people with MS can do, raise awareness and inspire action around the world. Together we are #strongerthanMS.
A diagnosis of MS can turn your world upside down. Many people think that MS can stop you from living a ‘normal’ life, but this isn’t necessarily
the case. For World MS Day 2016 we’re celebrating all the ways that people affected by MS maintain independence and get on with their lives.
MS doesn'tstop me
taking pride in my home
MS doesn'tstop me
#strongerthanMS
having the determination to succeed
MS doesn'tstop me
#strongerthanMS
A diagnosis of MS can turn your world upside down. Many people think that MS can stop you from living a ‘normal’ life, but this isn’t necessarily the case. For World MS Day 2016 we’re celebrating all the ways that people affected by MS maintain independence and get on with their lives.
This might be thanks to support from fam-ily and friends, adaptations and flexibility in the home and workplace, support from MS organizations, effective treatment and life-style choices, a steady income, or even just a shift in attitude.
What’s the idea?By sharing examples of independence from lots of different countries, we want to inspire people to challenge perceptions of what peo-ple with MS can do.
To give you some inspiration, we’ve spoken to people with MS from around the world and asked them to share their “MS doesn’t stop me” story.
How to get involved
Social mediaWe’re asking you to tell us how you’re in-dependent by completing the phrase “MS doesn’t stop me...”
Share your photos and stories on social media and don’t forget to use the hashtag #strongerthanMS. We’ll feature your posts on the World MS Day website:www.worldmsday.com
EventsOn our website we’ll map all of the events that are happening around the globe for World MS Day. You can find out what your local MS organisation is doing near you or add your own event.
AdvocacyYou can use the campaign to shout about all of the things that people with MS are do-ing every day. You could use the toolkit ma-terials on the website to support advocacy around employment, independence, access or anything else that is important for people with MS.
Together we’ll generate thousands of mes-sages that celebrate the huge range of things that people with MS can do, raise awareness and inspire action around the world. Togeth-er we are #strongerthanMS.
This might be thanks to support from family and friends, adaptations and flexibility in the home and workplace, support from MS organisations, effective treatment and lifestyle choices, a steady income, or even just a shift in attitude.
What's the idea?
By sharing examples of independence from lots of different countries, we want to inspire people to challenge perceptions of what people with MS can do.
To give you some inspiration, we’ve spoken to people with MS from around the world and asked them to share their “MS doesn’t stop me” story.
How to get involved
Social media
We’re asking you to tell us how you’re independent by completing the phrase “MS doesn’t stop me...”
Share your photos and stories on social media and don’t forget to use the hashtag #strongerthanMS. We’ll feature your posts on the World MS Day website www.worldmsday.com
Events
On our website we’ll map all of the events that are happening around the globe for World MS Day. You can find out what your local MS organisation is doing near you or add your own event.
Advocacy
You can use the campaign to shout about all of the things that people with MS are doing every day. You could use the toolkit materials on the website to support advocacy around employment, independence, access or anything else that is important for people with MS.
Together we’ll generate thousands of messages that celebrate the huge range of things that people with MS can do, raise awareness and inspire action around the world. Together we are #strongerthanMS.
A diagnosis of MS can turn your world upside down. Many people think that MS can stop you from living a ‘normal’ life, but this isn’t necessarily
the case. For World MS Day 2016 we’re celebrating all the ways that people affected by MS maintain independence and get on with their lives.
MS doesn'tstop me
taking pride in my home
MS doesn'tstop me
#strongerthanMS
having the determination to succeed
MS doesn'tstop me
#strongerthanMS
From the MS International Federation:
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Acknowledgements
Thank you to the Province of British Columbia and Kamloops North Rotary Club for funding this newsletter.
Contributors:Trina Radford, Katrina Harding, Sherry Wezner, and Leanne Fisher Kamloops & Area Chapter Contact us at:250-314-0773or Toll [email protected]
www.mssociety.ca/kamloops
Calendar of EventsMay 3 - Gemstone Movement Class and May 3 - Kamloops Services VisitMay 4 - Kamloops Services VisitMay 4 - Social LunchMay 4 - Salmon Arm Sevices VisitMay 10 - Can Do MS WebinarMay 14 - MS Research PresentationMay 15 - Scotiabank MS WalkMay 17 - Gemstone Movement Class and Education SessionMay 25 - World MS DayMay 26 - Caregiver WebinarMay 29 - Caregiver Art Therapy RetreatJune 1 - Social LunchJune 4 - Annual General MeetingJune 7 - Gemstone Movement ClassJune 14 - Can Do MS WebinarJune 21 - Gemstone Movement Class and Education Session July 12 - Can Do MS Webinar
Final Notes
1-275 Seymour St Kamloops, BC V2C 2E7
