WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease affecting approximately 1 in 400 Canadians and over 90,000 across the country; and
WHEREAS, Multiple sclerosis symptoms vary widely, and the disease may cause symptoms such as fatigue, lack of coordination, weakness, tingling, impaired sensation, vision problems, bladder and bowel problems, and cognitive and mood changes; and
WHEREAS, MS is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors; and
WHEREAS, MS Canada is the only national organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services for people affected by MS; and
WHEREAS, Annual fundraising events such as the MS Walk, MS Bike, and A&W Canada’s Burgers to Beat MS campaign support programs to enhance the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis and help support MS research in Canada; and
WHEREAS, Since 1948, MS Canada has provided over $224 million for MS research; and is grateful for the dedication and commitment of supporters and volunteers that have made this possible; and
WHEREAS, Together we will find ways to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change and see a world free of multiple sclerosis.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Yvonne Hamlin, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM May 2026 as “MS Awareness Month” in the Town of Collingwood.
Dated this 1st day of May 2026.