120,000 people have multiple sclerosis in France, 75% are women.
Multiple sclerosis day (MS) or Worldmsday (in English) takes place every year the May 30. It is a day of awareness and mobilization around multiple sclerosis, A neurological disease of autoimmune origin which is most often declared between the age of 20 to 40. In France, around 120,000 patients have sep and approximately 3,000 new cases occur each year, 75% of the people concerned are women. It is caused by an inflammatory process generating a destruction of myelin (protective sheath of the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord) and the degeneration of nerve cells, which causes consequences that can be final, disabling, touching motor skills, sensitivity, vision, control of sphincters or intellectual functions. Date and list of events to participate.
What is the date of World Plate Sclerosis Day in 2026?
The official date dedicated to multiple sclerosis (SEP) in France and in the world will be the Saturday May 30, 2026. Most of the cities in France are organizing their events today, but some cities are organizing their day of mobilization another day of May.
What is the theme of World SEP Day?
Last year, the theme of World SEP Day is “Autonomization”a term which emphasizes the education, autonomy and support of people recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This initiative provides essential information on multiple sclerosis, advice on exploring processing options, emotional support, resources and inspiration to help people achieve well-being while promoting a strong sense of belonging to the community for them and their loved ones. The official hashtag is #ConnexionSEP
Why wear a blue ribbon for MS Day?
Since 2013, the blue ribbon has become, thanks to the UNISEP Federation (Union for the fight against sclerosis in plates), The symbol of support for people with multiple sclerosis and those around them. Wearing it on May 30 allows you to support your support and testify to your commitment to be talked about. To order the ribbon, you must contact the ARSEP Foundation: [email protected] (the ribbon is at a price of 2 euros).
When was World Plate Sclerosis Day?
World Plate Sclerosis Day has been Created in 2009 by the International Federation of SEP (MSIF) and its members. Since then, each campaign has been drawn up annually by the International MS Federation and an international working group made up of representatives from India, Tunisia, Ireland, Argentina, Slovakia, Spain, the United Kingdom, Greece, Australia and the United States.
