Episode 122: An Epic Bike Ride Across Canada for MS with Marc Boyer

MS Warriors are those special individuals whose efforts on behalf of people affected by MS go above and beyond the norm to raise awareness, raise funds, and raise our spirits  My guest this week is Marc Boyer. Marc biked more than 4,000 miles, from one end of Canada to the other, raising over $160,000 for the MS Society of Canada. Marc not only raised money that will fund important MS research, his coast-to-coast ride also raised MS awareness throughout Canada.   We're also taking a look back at the MS-related legislative wins, losses, and draws that we faced in 2019. We're talking about gains in federal funding for MS research, first steps in trying to get a handle on the escalating cost of MS prescription medications, and some political outcomes that didn't go well for people living with MS and other chronic illnesses. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for this holiday edition of RealTalk MS??! ___________   MS Advocacy: A 2019 Legislative Review  1:16 My Interview with Marc Boyer  19:56 Share This Episode  33:23 Download the RealTalk MS App  33:51 ___________ SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email:  http://realtalkms.com/122 ___________ ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected]: (310) 526-2283 ___________ LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com See How Your U.S. Representative Voted for the Defense Bill (which included the MS Research Program funding) See How Your U.S. Senators voted for the Defense Bill (which included the MS Research Program funding) See How Your U.S. Representative Voted for the Health & Human Services Bill (which included all other funding for MS-related research and programs) See How Your U.S. Senators voted for the Health & Human Services Bill (which included all other funding for MS-related research and programs) Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 122 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guests: Marc Boyer Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSActivist, MSSociety, MSSocietyCanada, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy