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Multiple Schlerosis Society of Ontario (Canada)
This non-profit society/organization is throughout Canada. A local chapter can be found virtually in every major town or city in Canada. MS as it is commonly called affects many Canadians, and that includes those in the gay community. It is a neurological disease that is not preventable, but afflicts both sexes at any given age.Afflicts those mainly in the northern hemisphere with severity of climate temperatures; in Canada Nordic and ethnic native peoples are more prown. There is not a present cure. However, with the advances in other neurological diseases, the MRI scan has come to the forefront of early detection of MS in Canadians. The Societies for MS are a dynamic group. Through various charitable drives such as Walk-A-Thons and Carnation Sales Drive, make people aware of the disease. Monthly meetings in local meeting places, bring people with MS, caregivers, medical professionals, and speekers together. Through education, advances in science and technology not only for MS but other neurological diseases, hope can be seen. Canada as a whole, has the most MS patients in the world. In Canada, Manitoba has the highest concentration of MS patients; hence a large research complex in Health Sciences Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The aim is high, the goal an arm's length away for a cure. As a community we should support the Society through charitable donations, participation in their fund raising drives, or just understanding the disease that may afflict someone you know. Lets make Canada once again the fore runner of defeating a disease such as MS.
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Permalink Reply by Georg Overgaard Sorensen-Spoljarich II on -
Three years ago having a vibrant Italian restaurant business in Winnipeg, and modelling on the side I tripped and was unconsience. I woke up in Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, and a neurologist told me that I had Multiple Schlerosis. To me I knew the disease my Mother and cousin have it, as for me it was an answer to the questions about my health. The symptoms were slurred speech (being Danish everyone thought that was normal), fatigue, unbalance, problems with my hands and my legs, nausea, no appetite, severe migraine headaches. Now the doctors knew what they were dealing with. A mocabra of relief set in, I was not experiencing these symptoms for nothing. Thus, the MRI was the first signal, first step into my life of having MS. I took drastic steps to accept the disease, and by example of my Mother how to nuture myself to reduce unduce stress and strain on my body; albeit if not undue wear on the miniscule myalen cover of the brain cords victim to MS and to my body. I am one of the fortunate ones that had early diagnosis, but i still have my "attacks" where for no reason your body shuts down, pain rages through your head and extremities, in its wake, possible paralysis of muscle function; may it be your face, hand, arm, leg, swallowing, focusing, even speech and going to the toilette. As the disease may lay dormant, an eventual episode erupts. I know full well what the disease encompases, I see it in my Mother , in my cousin, and now me. But thanks to the MS Society and the progress being made by all the research thanks in part by charitable donations to the MS Society and research across the border in the U.S. that a cure may be had. I may not be as spry as a 43 year old due to my illness, nor may I have the confidence that I may live longer than my parents did, i have accepted that i do have a disease that will compond me indefinetly. For a homosexual, that was a hurtle enough, to be gay and have a terminal disease is enough on anyone's plate. For me, I am fortunate to have a partner on my side; its not easy, I hate being pampered, let alone coddeld. For those of you with MS in the gay community, you will be surprised how much support you get at these Soceity meetings. They don't look at you for being gay, they don't look at you for having MS, they look at you for being in need and compassion. Go and check out where the Society meets in your town/city, you will be all the better for it. Where there is hope, there is joy and comfort.God bless, Georg.
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