MS Hope

WORLD MS DAY: HOPE IN ACTION

Today was one of those days that reminds me why we do this work.

On World MS Day, MS Hope had the incredible opportunity to present my dad’s research, Nutritional Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis, live in Calgary. Thanks to the outstanding support of Community Natural Foods and Calgary Co-op we were able to host the event at the new Seton location and bring together people living with MS to hear the science and ask questions. We were also able to do a store tour and review products that were Best Bet Diet friendly.

What made the day even more special was that the presentation didn’t stop in Calgary. It was broadcast live to the MS Independence conference in London and reached more than 1,000 people through Facebook.

The full presentation will be posted soon, but the most meaningful part of the day wasn’t the technology or the audience numbers. It was the people.

Today, I heard independent testimonies from individuals who told me that after implementing the science-based strategies we share through MS Hope, they have experienced what they describe as complete remission of their disease.

I also had the privilege of being stopped at a basketball tournament by a young family who shared that their loved one with MS has been doing remarkably well after following the program.

I am deeply grateful to the MS community, to everyone who attended, watched, shared, volunteered, and helped make this event possible. Most of all, I’m thankful for the incredible team behind MS Hope who continue to dedicate their time and energy to ensuring that this information remains free and accessible to people around the world.

Thirty-one years after my own diagnosis, I remain convinced that people deserve access to every science-based strategy available to help them live their best possible lives.

Thank you to everyone who made today so special.

Onward. There is always hope.

At MS Hope, we believe important information for people affected by multiple sclerosis should be easier to access.

That’s why we’re making the Nutritional Strategies for MS Workshop available on Facebook Live.

Hosted in partnership with Community Natural Foods, this free World MS Day workshop will feature Mathew Embry, MS Hope president and longtime MS advocate, in a practical conversation about MS, food, and everyday nutrition choices.

Saturday, May 30, 2026
8:00 AM MT

Watch live on the MS Hope page.

This event is for education and community support only and is not medical advice.

MS Hope will be at Calgary Farmers' Market this weekend!

We’re grateful to share that MS Hope has been selected as the featured charity at the Calgary Farmers’ Market West Location this Saturday and Sunday.

Our team will be at the community booth with MS Hope resources, including the Best Bet Diet Cookbooks, and we’d love to meet you in person.

If you’re living with MS, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more about our free, science-based resources, please stop by and say hello.

We’re always happy to connect with our community.

See you at the market this weekend!

31 years ago, around this time, I returned home from a mountain bike ride and suddenly experienced numbness in my left foot. That numbness quickly moved up my body and into my chest. It was followed by leg spasms, coordination issues with my eyes, and loss of reflexes.

After an MRI, I was found to have multiple lesions in my brain and spine and was told that, if I was lucky, I would be walking with a cane by the time I reached this age. I was also told that diet did not matter.

Guess what?

31 years later… no cane. No symptoms. No neurologists. No MRIs. No MS drugs.

And guess what else?

Diet did (and does) matter.

I quickly put the science-based strategies discussed on mshope.com into ACTION:

* Best Bet Diet
* Exercise
* Optimal vitamin D
* Phytase
* Mindfulness
* Prayer
* Meditation
* Kindness
* Positive thoughts, speech, and actions

All of this information is freely available on our website.

Today, I’m standing on my own, surrounded by amazing people, and from my perspective, living each day as hard and as fully as I can.

Let’s go, friends!!!!!

What does nutrition look like in daily life with MS?

On World MS Day, Community Natural Foods and MS Hope are coming together for a free in-store wellness event for people affected by multiple sclerosis.

Join Mathew Embry, MS Hope President and MS advocate, for a practical and welcoming conversation about food, health, and the role nutrition can play in daily life with MS. Mathew has lived symptom-free for 30 years after his MS diagnosis, and his personal experience is at the heart of MS Hope’s work.

After the live presentation, attendees will also take part in a store tour designed to connect the conversation with real food choices inside Community Natural Foods.

Event details:

📆 Saturday, May 30, 2026

8:00 AM — live presentation
9:00 AM — store tour

📍 Community Natural Foods — Seton
3975 Market Street SE, Calgary AB T3M 2P2

📝 This is a free event, but registration is required. Space is limited to 40 attendees. Register by May 29.

All registered attendees will receive a free Best Bet Diet Cookbook at the event.

‼️ Please note: This event will be photographed and recorded. By registering and attending, you agree that photos and video footage featuring you may be used by MS Hope and Community Natural Foods for social media and website.

This event is for education and community support only and is not medical advice.