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August 29, 2016
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‘Burgers To Beat MS’
The Vermilion A & W hosted classic cars in combination with the ‘Burgers to Beat MS’ fundraiser on August 25. Photos Angela Mouly
Angela Mouly Reporter
On August 25, A & W held their 8th Annual ‘Burgers To Beat MS’ fundraiser. The Vermilion location joined in the effort across the country to donate $1 of every Teen Burger purchased to the MS Society of Canada. L a s t y e a r, t h e Ve r m i l i o n l o c a tion alone raised $18,000 during this o n e d ay eve nt . T h i s ac h i eve m e nt surpassed the amount brought in by all four Lloydminster locations combined. In the past seven years of hosting the event, the A & W Corporation has raised $8 million. In addition, A & W Vermilion staff has been selling A & W merchandise throughout the month of August reaching $3,232 donated by August 24. They also held a silent auction to raise funds and offered options to donate through bill round ups, $2 paper cut outs and video sharing, among others. The estimated total after August 25, was $3,569.80. In Canada, there are 240 cases of MS for every 100,000 people, and in Alberta there are 340 cases for every 100,000 people. Canada has the highest rate of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the world. MS
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is a neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. It is most commonly diagnosed in young adults aged 15 – 40 and women are 2 ½ times more likely to develop MS than men. This year, the goal of each A & W location across Canada was to raise $5,000. In Vermilion, balloons decorated the restaurant inside and out. Music played entertaining patrons while they enjoyed their meals and took part in a dress up photo booth provided by Rychie Productions from Lloydminster. The proceeds from the photo booth were also donated. A line up of classic cars rolled in keeping the “Cruisin’ For A Cause” tradition going. Families stopped in to support the cause and the drive-thru was steadily busy. Chelsey and Brett Coe came from the Lloydminster MS Society Chapter to volunteer at the event by answering questions about the illness, and describing the different ways those donations can help. Brett (32) was diagnosed with MS 1 ½ years ago when he lost mobility on the right side of his body for two weeks. After experiencing some nerve damage, he
From left, Brett and Chelsey Coe from the Lloydminster MS Society Chapter made use of the photo booth at the Vermilion A & W on August 25.
does have some minor motor skills that he struggles with for example picking up one piece of paper out of a stack. He also has a deprived sense of feeling. “It’s like pins and needles all over my body or like wearing a rubber suit all the time. I am lucky though to have Relapse and Remittent MS versus Progressive, as many others are much more debilitated by it. After an episode, my mobility is likely to return depending on what nerve damage is done and whether lesions are left on my brain or spine,” said Coe. Chelsea and Brett agreed that there is a vastly varying scale on how people living with MS are affected by the illness. They went to say that this is one of the main difficulties in finding treatment options that work for each patient. “ I t ’s a g u e s s i n g g a m e t r y i n g to improve symptoms. There has to be a better alternative than taking medica-
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tions that neurologists aren’t sure will work for my condition,” said Coe. They have spent time research ing holistic, herbal diet, and alternative options. Coe went on to say that currently, the Hunter-Gatherer Diet that focuses on fresh non-processed foods, and stem cell research are the most promising options to help keep patients from having relapses. Coe is convinced that long term treatment for MS is a touchy, underdeveloped area. “This is why we are seeking funding for improvements. The need is ongoing. Positivity is the key,” said Coe who is hopeful to find a cure and continues with the support of his wife to work and raise two children. For more information you can visit w w w.burger stobeatms.c a or w w w. mssociety.ca.