HSAA member Carine walks the walk, but also raises the funds

In May, tens of thousands of Canadians walked together to show that no person living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is alone. MS Walk is an annual event, held in many locations across the country, which raises funds to help make lives better for people living with MS.  

MS is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that can affect vision, memory, balance, and mobility. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with an estimated 90,000 Canadians living with the disease. On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day.1

As part of MS Canada’s biggest fundraising initiative of the year, people gather to walk toward living in a world free of MS and to help fund the programs and resources needed to ensure the quality of life of people living with MS today and in the future.

One of the people participating in the Edmonton walk this year was HSAA member and technical supervisor, Carine Story.

“I’ve been participating in this event since 2016 when I knew one person with MS,” Carine said. “Since then, four more members of my friends and family have been diagnosed. I am so thankful for the research that this walk funds.”

“I have seen the progress this walk has [made] in helping improve the quality of life for those living with MS,” Carine added. “There have been huge advancements in treatments and understanding in the last 20 years.”

To help bolster the funds she was raising, Carine applied for a donation towards her walk through the HSAA Sponsorship for Humanitarian Donation, which contributed $200 to her total.

“I’m so thankful for HSAA supporting me in this walk. The money goes to a great cause and a lot of our brothers and sisters work directly with patients affected by MS.”

Great work, Carine!

HSAA members looking to apply for funds to sponsor their humanitarian cause can view the guidelines and apply here.

1 Source: MS Canada (https://mscanada.ca/about-ms)