About Gamers vs MS
Gamers vs MS is a way to bring gamers, streamers, and content creators together in the fight against MS. It is a project that anyone can participate in, and you can learn more on our Get Involved page. You can fundraise on your own, anytime, and help in the fight.
We have two yearly marquee events. The first is in the Spring, a week-long gaming relay marathon, where 20-25 streamers take 6 hours streaming shifts to do 168 hours of non stop stream-a-thon action in the fight against MS. Our second marquee event is an open event, where any content creators - gamers, streamers, YouTubers, Artists, cosplayers, etc - can join in the fight all month long. We are expected to launch more information about our 2025 open event in the coming months. Registration will open mid-Summer // the event will be all October long!
The first relay took place in June 2018, raising nearly $10,000 for MS Canada. Since then, we’ve expanded our project: The One-Ups, our annual relay, and Boss Battles. We’ve raised about $390,000 to date!
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Gamers Vs MS is a project in support of MS Canada. Below is information from their website about Multiple Sclerosis, as well as about the charity.
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 15 to 40, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.
MS is currently classified as an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord). The disease attacks myelin, the protective covering of the nerves, causing inflammation and often damaging the myelin. Myelin is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses through nerve fibres.
If damage to myelin is slight, nerve impulses travel with minor interruptions; however, if the damage is substantial and if scar tissue replaces the myelin, nerve impulses may be completely disrupted, and the nerve fibres themselves can be damaged. MS is unpredictable and can cause symptoms such as extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, weakness, tingling, impaired sensation, vision problems, bladder problems, cognitive impairment, and mood changes. Its effects can be physical, emotional, and financial.
Currently, there is no cure, but each day researchers are learning more about what causes MS and are zeroing in on ways to prevent it.
About MS Canada.
Inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis. They work with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, and people living with MS to bring about positive change. Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting high-quality research that aims to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community.
They connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey.
