There is one month until the deadline of the Julia Stewart
Memorial Short Story Contest. All entry fees will be matched by the sponsor,
Cedar Valley Investments, and donated to MS Canada. They sent us this message
remembering Julia:
“Julia was a bright light in our work together -- giving
herself generously in wisdom, spirit and time. As a beloved friend to many in
the MS community, she touched the lives of many with her optimism, passion, and
love for life.
After having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2004,
she became heavily involved with MS Canada mission work. As an active member of
the Government Relations team, she was a veteran of Day-on-the-Hill advocacy
campaigns and was a part of the successful advocacy work that resulted in the
federal government’s decision to extend the Employment Insurance (EI) sickness
benefits.
She was a MS Walk participant for 15+ years and a strong
advocate for access to treatment and support for the newly diagnosed. In
2021, Julia became Vice Chair of the Multiple Sclerosis International
Federation’s (MSIF), People With and Affected by MS Expert Group. She became a
member of MS Canada’s Board of Directors in 2023.”
