Get Involved
There are a number of ways you can get involved.
Blog for Someone Like Me
We are missing your voice!
This is a space for you to post ideas, thoughts and personal experiences about how your life has been touched by MS and engage other users in an authentic and personal way.
Familiarity with the online culture and social media is helpful and demonstrated writing skills are essential.
For more information contact:
Andria Samis
andria.samis@mssociety.ca
1-866-922-6065 ext. 3170
Like Us On Facebook
Getting involved is as simple as clicking the like button off the Someone Like Me blog and spreading the word about this online community for youth affected by MS.
Join the MS Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
The MS YAG brings the voice of youth and young adults to the MS Society and acts as a voluntary advisory board to National Client Services. Through meaningful opportunities the MS YAG works together to provide guidance and feedback in youth engagement toward MS Society youth initiatives.
To get involved contact:
Andria Samis
andria.samis@mssociety.ca
1-866-922-6065 ext. 3170
Attend the MS Summer Camp
The MS Summer Camp is an opportunity for children and teens with MS to meet at the banks of the Big Rideau Lake in Ontario Canada for a week long adventure full of fun and new friends. The camp allows participants to enjoy a break from the stress associated with MS, in a supportive environment.
In order to apply, you must:
- Be 8-21 years of age (older individuals can apply to be a Peer Support Leader)
- Have a diagnosis of MS confirmed in writing by a neurologist
- Not plan to attend another Paediatric MS camp
For more information visit: mssociety.ca/camp
Or contact the Camp Coordinator:
kidsandteenscamp@mssociety.ca
1-866-922-6065 ext. 3170
Apply for the MS Scholarship Program
*Please note the scholarship program is not available in 2012
The MS Society of Canada Scholarship Program is a post-secondary scholarship program for teens and young adults under the age of 25 who have MS or who have a parent with MS.
To apply visit: mssociety.ca/scholarship
Or contact the Program Administrator:
Andria Samis
andria.samis@mssociety.ca
1-866-922-6065 ext. 3170