Talking Multiple Sclerosis

Alison Hagan of the MS Society shared her journey on this episode. Conversation about the importance of farm communities, the history of cutting and pasting, the state of journalism, cycling culture and much more. We also ask the question, “what is progress?” Alison & Paul swap 4-H stories. Paul tells us about founding the West Michigan Coop. Alison attended the University of Regina. Our guest recommends CBC, NPR and Common Dreams for news coverage. Paul likes the BBC and Aljazeera. Alison moved up the ranks of the MS Society from Red Deer to Edmonton. We learn about the support the MS Society offers. University of Alberta. Canadians, be sure to get your vitamin D! We learn about the popularity of the MS Bike events in Canada. Alison & the Canadian MS Society work closely with the National MS Society in the States. The BP MS 150 from Houston to Austin. You can also help by participating in the MS Walk. In Edmonton it is held at the Ballpark, formerly Telus Field. Stew Hutchings of the Devon Bicycle Association organizes a practice ride before MS Bike in Edmonton. The night before the podcast, Alison was at an event to raise money held by Patrycia Rzechowka. Alison tells us there are a number of events held by third-parties to raise money. You can find them by clicking the Events tab on mssociety.ca. Alison appeared on The Oilers Rig Radio during a fundraising event. We learn about the Partnership Group and Brent Barootes. Alison was asked to speak at the 2016 Western Canada Fundraising Conference. The Human Venture Institute. Recommended reading from The Human Venture Institute, A Short History of Progress by Ronald Wright. Other readings are featured on the Book Lists page. Radiolab episode, From Tree to Shining Tree. Thanks to Alison Hagan for spending her evening with us and thanks to you for listening. Please check out the MS Society in Canada or the US and see how you can help. To talk to us, head over to Facebook, Twitter or Patreon. Support Montreal Sauce on Patreon