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MS Society announces media award winners
Toronto, June 18, 2008 - The Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada announced the winners of its annual John Alexander Media
Awards today,
recognizing excellence in print and broadcast journalism.
The awards were established to honour the late John Alexander’s
contribution to increasing public awareness of MS in Canada. The goal
of the awards is to encourage excellence in writing and broadcasting about
multiple sclerosis.
Print Award
Celia Milne receives the print award for an examination of how
MS researchers are trying to find the answers to why MS is
more prevalent among women. MS and the Canadian female connection highlighted an essential
point – there has been increase in ratio of women to men who get
MS now, compared to a few decades ago. The article was published in
the Globe and Mail in July 2007.
Broadcast Award
Larry Read is recognized for The Faces of MS, a broadcast story
about the Faces of MS: Public Education Project, an exhibit
about Kamloops, B.C. residents affected by multiple sclerosis.
Read’s work illustrates
the power of the community in raising awareness of the disease. CFJC
News broadcasted the story in November 2007.
“We are pleased to honour the latest winners of the John Alexander
Media Awards,” says Yves Savoie, president of the MS Society of
Canada. “Their outstanding work demonstrates how everyone can be
involved in ending MS – from researchers to your next door neighbour.”
Entries for the 2008 awards are now being accepted. The eligibility period
is from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. Submission deadline is on
January 31, 2009. For more information, visit www.mssociety.ca/en/awards.htm.
About multiple sclerosis and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the
brain and spinal cord. It is the most common neurological disease of young
adults in Canada. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of
15 and 40, and the unpredictable effects of MS last for the rest of their
lives. The MS Society provides services to people with MS and their families
and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. Please
visit www.mssociety.ca or call 1-800-268-7582 to make a donation or for
more information.
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Contact information:
Stewart Wong
National Senior Manager, Media and Public Relations
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Phone: 416-967-3025
stewart.wong@mssociety.ca
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