MS Hope

WORLD MS DAY: HOPE IN ACTION

Today was one of those days that reminds me why we do this work.

On World MS Day, MS Hope had the incredible opportunity to present my dad’s research, Nutritional Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis, live in Calgary. Thanks to the outstanding support of Community Natural Foods and Calgary Co-op we were able to host the event at the new Seton location and bring together people living with MS to hear the science and ask questions. We were also able to do a store tour and review products that were Best Bet Diet friendly.

What made the day even more special was that the presentation didn’t stop in Calgary. It was broadcast live to the MS Independence conference in London and reached more than 1,000 people through Facebook.

The full presentation will be posted soon, but the most meaningful part of the day wasn’t the technology or the audience numbers. It was the people.

Today, I heard independent testimonies from individuals who told me that after implementing the science-based strategies we share through MS Hope, they have experienced what they describe as complete remission of their disease.

I also had the privilege of being stopped at a basketball tournament by a young family who shared that their loved one with MS has been doing remarkably well after following the program.

I am deeply grateful to the MS community, to everyone who attended, watched, shared, volunteered, and helped make this event possible. Most of all, I’m thankful for the incredible team behind MS Hope who continue to dedicate their time and energy to ensuring that this information remains free and accessible to people around the world.

Thirty-one years after my own diagnosis, I remain convinced that people deserve access to every science-based strategy available to help them live their best possible lives.

Thank you to everyone who made today so special.

Onward. There is always hope.