| Name of Society: |
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada /
Société canadienne de la sclérose en plaques |
| Address: |
175 Bloor Street East
Suite 700
North Tower
Toronto
ON M4W 3R8 |
| Tel: |
(1) 416 922 6065 |
| Fax: |
(1) 416 922 7538 |
| Email: |
info@mssociety.ca |
| Website: |
click here |
| Established: |
6 August 1948 |
| President: |
Yves Savoie |
| Chief Executive: |
Yves Savoie |
| Language: |
English/French |
| Representative on the Persons with MS International Committee (PwMSIC): |
André Lespérance |
| Chair of the National Medical Advisory Board: |
Dr Jack Antel |
| Country representatives on International Medical and Scientific Board: |
Dr Jack Antel
Dr Sam Ludwin |
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Contacts
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| Fundraising: |
Ken Mayhew |
| Communications: |
Pam Seto |
| Services: |
Jon Temme |
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Data
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| Total number of members: |
28,500 |
| Estimated number of people with MS: |
75,000 |
| People with MS known to the society: |
25,000 |
| Full time staff: |
275 |
| Part time staff: |
100 |
| Regular volunteers: |
1500 |
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Society Aims & Objectives:
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- To be a leader in finding a cure for MS and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life
- Funds research into the cause, prevention, treatment and management of MS
- Provides services for people with MS and family members
- Educates the public about MS
- Works to change the government policies, private industry practices and public attitudes to positively benefit people with MS
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