Team Physiotherapist, Nicole Stieber, rode 150 Km (Acton to Waterloo) this past weekend to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. This will be her third year riding in the tour, and she had a great time participating! She says "It is a really fun event which raises money for a great cause".
Multiple Sclerosis is the most common neurological disease of young adults in Canada. It is estimated that 3 people are diagnosed with MS each day, and that there are currently 50,000 Canadians living with this disease. MS is most commonly diagnosed in people between the ages of 15 and 40, but can be diagnosed at any age. At this time the cause and "cure" is unknown, although medications now exist to help control symptoms and prevent flares of the disease. The MS society of Canada not only supports MS research, but helps to fund services for people with MS and their families, as well as MS clinics, and government/social action.
Way to go Nicole! We are so proud of you!
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