Burgers to Beat MS Day 鈥� a fundraiser for Canadians affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), is coming up Aug. 21.
The event is hosted by A&W Canada. For every Teen Burger sold that day, A&W will donate $2 to MS Canada. Since its inception in 2008, the fundraiser has raised more than $21.7 million to support MS research, programs and services for Canadians affected by MS.
Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world and is home to some of the world's leading MS researchers.
Starting July 21, people can donate to MS Canada by rounding up any purchase at an A&W restaurant, or donating in restaurants, online at BurgersToBeatMS.ca, through the A&W app, or by adding a donation when ordering A&W on the UberEats app. 黑马磁力 has eight locations.
"Each year, A&W franchisees go above and beyond in their communities for Burgers to Beat MS Day with fundraising traditions like raffles, car shows and live music that bring the community together," said Susan Senecal, president and CEO of A&W Canad"a. We look forward to Canadians joining us again on Aug. 21 as we help beat MS, one burger at a time."
MS is a neurological disease affecting the central nervous system including the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. More 90,000 Canadians live with the disease and approximately 12 people are diagnosed every day.
Funds raised from this campaign help MS Canada continue offering programs to people in the MS community, as well as fund research.
"Burgers to Beat MS has truly transformed lives across Canada since day one," said Dr. Pamela Valentine, president and CEO of MS Canada. "Every Canadian living with MS inspires our mission, and it's incredible partnerships like the one we have with A&W, that amplify our ability to make positive impact. The funds we raise together don't just support research 鈥� they drive breakthroughs, expand access to vital support and wellness programs, and empower us to advocate for real, lasting change."
Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49. MS is a continuous disease process that progresses through different stages over time, and everyone experiences it differently as severity, symptoms and response to treatment can vary from one person to the next. The unpredictable, episodic yet progressive nature of MS makes it particularly challenging to maintain an adequate quality of life, according to MS Canada.
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