04/06/2026
👣 MS affects people of every age ⬇️
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Many in the MS community are familiar with the key stats:
✅ Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world.
✅ Over 90,000 Canadians live with MS.
✅ Women are up to 3X more likely to be diagnosed than men.
✅ Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49.
But what we don’t hear often are the stories of children diagnosed with MS.
For Erica, it’s something she knows all too well. Her son Frankie was diagnosed in 2024 at just 9 years old.
“When Frankie was diagnosed with MS, we were scared and didn’t know what to expect. We weren’t sure what it meant for his future,” she shared.
Erica, Frankie, and their family and friends participated in MS Walk last year for the first time, “We decided to get involved to raise more awareness that kids can get MS too,” Erica said. “Frankie is a funny, charismatic, and sweet boy. He’s always looking out for other people, so I was extremely grateful to see so many family members and friends show their support.”
Hear more from Erica, Frankie, and his friend Sophia in our latest blog post: bit.ly/3Of1mZS
