MS Canada

We’re blown away by the support our community received yesterday—from Teen Burgers® purchased, donations made, and burger selfies shared, we felt the love from across the country! What an incredible day! Thank you to A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. for 16 years of support and to all of YOU for buying a burger, donating, and spreading awareness about MS and the impact it has on Canadians affected by the disease. ❤️ 🍔 Your support goes a long way and makes Burgers to Beat MS something our community looks forward to every year. Together we can beat MS. #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS

Burgers to Beat MS Day is here! 🎉 🍔 TODAY, $2 from every A&W Teen Burger® sold across the country will support Canadians affected by MS. Every dollar raised truly makes a difference and goes directly to our community, funding critical research and support programs. Plan a team lunch or head to your local A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. for dinner! Buying a burger might not seem like a big deal, but to the over 90,000 Canadians living with MS and their families, it means the world. Every burger counts. P.S. Don’t forget you can switch up your Teen Burger® by swapping the bun for a crisp lettuce wrap and the beef patty for a juicy Beyond Meat patty in restaurant or at the drive-thru! #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS

‘Twas the night before Burgers to Beat MS Day, when all through the night, bellies were grumbling, and mouths were watering with delight. The MS community were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of Teen Burgers® danced in their heads. TOMORROW, $2 from every A&W Teen Burger® sold across the country will support Canadians affected by MS. Here’s how you can grab your 🍔: 🍽️ Dine-in at your local A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. 🚗 Drive-thru  📱 A&W app or delivery partners (Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes)  You can also show your support by rounding up your bill, donating your change at the till, adding a donation to your mobile order, or donating online at burgerstobeatms.ca. Raise your hand if you’re ready to eat a burger to beat MS 🤚. #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS 

“I’ve worked at A&W for 28 years and look forward to Burgers to Beat MS every year. It’s humbling when you meet members of the community who are affected by MS and hear what the campaign means to them. There’s a sense of pride seeing every location across the country come together to support the MS community and raise as much as we can to help fund research and support programs. Our staff get excited about the campaign and spirits are always high. It’s really a team effort! Our location always has fun activities going on, including hosting an annual car show on Burgers to Beat MS Day. The DJ and an appearance from the Great Root Bear make it extra special! It’s incredible to see so many people come out to support the cause. If you’re in Saskatoon, stop by our 8th street location on August 22 for a burger! Your visit will significantly impact the life of someone living with MS.” - Roxann, A&W Restaurant Manager, Saskatchewan Thank you to Roxann, her team, and everyone at A&W for their continued dedication to raising awareness and funds for Canadians affected by MS. Your generosity and commitment truly make a difference. On August 22 (TOMORROW), $2 from every Teen Burger® sold across the country will support our community. Head to your local A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. for lunch or dinner and eat a burger for a good cause. 🍔 #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS

Why should you visit your local A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. and support Burgers to Beat MS? 👇 🍔 MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.  🍔 Over 90,000 Canadians live with MS—one of the highest rates in the world.  🍔 On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day.  🍔 Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49.  🍔 Women are 3X more likely to be diagnosed with MS.  🍔 MS is an unpredictable disease that causes different symptoms in different people.  🍔 Symptoms include numbness, tingling, loss of balance, coordination, and mobility, vision problems, impaired speech, extreme fatigue, bladder issues, and more…  🍔 The cause of MS is unknown and currently there is no cure, but researchers are learning more about the disease every day.  🍔 Every dollar raised through Burgers to Beat MS goes directly to our community, funding critical research and support programs. On August 22 (this Thursday!), $2 from every Teen Burger® sold across the country will support Canadians affected by MS. Thank you to everyone who’s already donated by rounding up your bill, donating at the till, adding a donation to a mobile order, or donating online at burgerstobeatms.ca. Your support MAKES A DIFFERENCE! ❤️ #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS 

When you plan your meals one week ahead 😉 Our favourite day of the year is only one week away! That’s right, the grills will be fired up, the mugs will be cold and frosty, and $2 from every Teen Burger® sold across the country will support Canadians affected by MS. Here’s how you can grab your 🍔 on Burgers to Beat MS Day: 🍽️ Dine-in at your local A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. 🚗 Drive-thru 📱 A&W app or delivery partners (Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes) Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. Join us on August 22 and make a difference, one burger at a time! #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS

Our 2025-2026 Annual Research Competition is NOW OPEN! We strive to support research that will lead to major advances in our understanding about the causes of MS and potential treatments. Learn more about our funding opportunities: Discovery Research Grants: bit.ly/3SxahVH Catalyst Research Grants: bit.ly/3WJV2ee endMS Doctoral Studentship Awards: bit.ly/3YmOEuQ endMS Postdoctoral Fellowship: bit.ly/3WJTBwp Applications are due by October 2, 2024 at 4PM ET. Current #endMS Doctoral Studentship and Postdoctoral Fellowship awardees can renew their award through submission of a progress report by November 1, 2024 at 4PM ET. Visit our website for more information: bit.ly/3SuMQMu Questions? Contact ms.grants@mscanada.ca #MultipleSclerosis #MS #MSResearch

On August 22, $2 from every A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. Teen Burger® sold across the country will support Canadians affected by MS. But did you know you can show your support now by rounding up your bill at the till? Round Up. Beat MS. Every little bit (and bite) counts! 🍔 #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS

📢 It’s that time of year again 🍔 Burgers to Beat MS is back! On August 22, $2 from every Teen Burger® sold across the country will support Canadians affected by MS. Since 2008, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has raised over $20 million through the Burgers to Beat MS campaign. Every single dollar goes right back to our community, funding critical research and support programs. Get your work family together and plan a team lunch on August 22. Every two hours, someone in Canada is diagnosed with MS. Bite into a burger and make a difference. Want to make a difference now? Starting today you can: 📃 Round up your bill 👛 Donate your change at the till 📱 Add a donation to your mobile order 🌐 Donate online at burgerstobeatms.ca Learn more: bit.ly/46dxMsn #BurgersToBeatMS #MultipleSclerosis #MS

Attention Healthcare Professionals – we want to hear from you! The Canada Disability Benefit is a critical support, set to begin in summer 2025, but recent updates suggest access may be limited to those with a valid Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate. This poses challenges for individuals with conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), especially those with episodic disabilities. Before this announcement, the DTC's impact on low-income individuals was limited as a non-refundable tax credit. For many with MS, proving eligibility under the current criteria has been daunting due to stringent requirements. To address these concerns, MS Canada has launched a survey to gather insights directly from healthcare professionals like you. Your experience in completing the application process for DTC can significantly influence whether individuals receive the support they desperately need. Share your thoughts and experiences in our survey by July 9th to help shape policies that better support the MS community. Together, we can advocate for fair access to essential benefits. Take the survey now and make your voice heard: bit.ly/3RUsdJA