Who We Are
The
BC & Yukon Division of the MS Society of Canada has supported
research
into multiple sclerosis and provided services and programs
to the 8,000 British Columbians and Yukoners affected by MS, and their families,
since 1975.
The BC & Yukon Division consists of ten Chapters throughout
the Province. Each Chapter provides services
and programs in and around its community. More than 50 self-help groups are available
throughout BC and Yukon.
Over a 12
month period MS Society
Client Services Coordinators
in our division will connect with individuals seeking support or programs
to cope with living with MS more than 16,000 times. This
support includes providing:
- information
on MS
- counseling
- peer and
family support groups
- equipment
for mobility
- adapted
social and recreational programs
- advocacy
for legal matters
Annual fundraising
events and
donations account
for 86% of funds that enable the MS Society to provide free services
and programs for those living with MS and to
support leading research to find a cure. Each spring, over 6,000 people take part in one of the 26
Scotiabank MS Walks organized in communities across BC and Yukon. In the summer, people pedal to end MS at 6
MS Bike Tours and drive for a cure at the
MS 100 Hole Golf
Challenge. We welcome enquiries from third parties wishing to hold an event in support our work.
There are many ways
to contribute to the work done by the MS Society of Canada. From becoming a member or board member,
to making a donation or planned gift to volunteering in the office or at
an event – your support makes a difference.
Together we will end MS.
Board of Directors, BC & Yukon Division
Contact Information
Janet Palm
President of BC & Yukon Division
Phone: (604)602-3217 ext. 241
Email: janet.palm@mssociety.ca
Sharon Farrish
Director of Programs
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
Phone: (604)602-3214 ext. 237
Email: sharon.farrish@mssociety.ca
Paula Springman
Director of Development
Phone: (604)602-3209 ext. 225
Email: paula.springman@mssociety.ca
Suzanne Jay
Director of Communications
Phone: (604)602-3213 ext. 240
Email: suzanne.jay@mssociety.ca
Ulrike Kleeman
Director of Division & Chapter Resources Director and Volunteer Legal Advocacy Program
Phone: (604)602-3208 ext. 230
Email: ulrike.kleeman@mssociety.ca
Brenda Jebsen
Director of Leadership Giving
Phone: (604)602-3207 ext. 229
Email: brenda.jebsen@mssociety.ca
