THIS PROJECT IS CLOSED - 2026

MS is incredibly unpredictable. Symptoms can be vastly different from person to person, and even within the same person over time. One person might experience primarily fatigue and cognitive issues, while another experiences severe motor weakness. The disease's progression also varies dramatically, with some experiencing relatively mild symptoms for many years, while others experience rapid and debilitating decline.

MS is an autoimmune disease, and the underlying mechanism involves inflammation in the central nervous system. This inflammation causes damage to the myelin sheath, the protective covering around nerve fibers, which disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

​Fatigue, cognitive impairment (memory problems, difficulty concentrating), and emotional disturbances (depression, anxiety) are often significant issues for people with MS, yet are less visible than physical symptoms like tremors or weakness. These invisible symptoms can have a huge impact on daily life and are often underestimated by others.