Stop MS Appeal

Our Stop MS Appeal was launched in 2015 to raise £100 million for MS research.

Now in its final year, your donation has never been more crucial.

For this appeal, three generous donors offered to match every £1 given up to a total of £290,000… and your response has been incredible! In just under six weeks, supporters have raised over half a million pounds for MS research. Thank you to everyone who so kindly donated.

We've reached our donation matching target, but it’s not over yet. You can still make a difference. Please donate now to support the discovery of life-changing treatments for MS.

Since launching the Stop MS Appeal we’ve made remarkable progress in the treatment revolution. But today, a diagnosis of progressive MS can mean facing a future with no treatment options to slow progression.

That’s why, with your help, we’re funding research like that at the MS Society Edinburgh Centre for MS Research. Professors Anna Williams and David Lyons are leading research there to develop treatments for progressive forms of MS. And using pioneering technology could mean discovering treatments years faster.

Read on to hear more from the people who are helping change the future of MS. And discover how your donation now can help stop MS for good.

Treatment revolution

We’re in the middle of a treatment revolution. We can’t stop now.

"Your support is the most powerful force that we have against MS"

Watch our short film from the Edinburgh Centre for MS Research, and find out how your donation can help stop MS.

Each donation is a building block

Chris, who lives with secondary progressive MS, talks about the importance of hope. And how small actions can lead to life-changing results.

My life with secondary progressive MS at 24

Diagnosed at just 17, Jasmine's condition has progressed unusually quickly. In this blog, she shares how she's adapted to life with progressive MS.

Stop MS history

We launched our Stop MS Appeal in 2015 to raise £100 million for MS research. Here's a look at just some of what's been achieved so far.

How your donation will help stop MS

£30 could process one blood sample

One single blood sample could give researchers crucial information about genes and the immune system as they search for new treatments.

I want to donate £30

£50 could pay for an hour on a microscope

Scientists use high powered microscopes to study cells and tissue in greater detail and improve their understanding of the biology of MS.

I want to donate £50

£100 could pay for half an hour of MRI use

MRI scanning is a crucial technique used to monitor the effect of treatments in clinical trials and understand MS in more detail.

I want to donate £100

Looking back on Stop MS

Meet the celebrity supporters backing our Stop MS Appeal

We launched our Stop MS Appeal in 2015. Now in its final year, we’re highlighting the stories of people living with MS and our celebrity supporters.

Together we can make a big difference for everyone with MS

Nikki was part of our Stop MS campaign launch in 2018. Here she shares her experiences of living with MS, and what inspires her to take action.

Why I support the Stop MS Appeal and why we can’t stop now

Jacqueline’s been living with MS for more than half her life. Here Jacqueline tells us about supporting our work and her hopes for the future.

Discovering treatments for everyone with MS

"More treatments for progressive MS would give me confidence for the future"

Ellie tells us why our Stop MS Appeal means so much to her and her family. And why she’s joined our Octopus trial to help the MS community.

From bold ideas to big breakthroughs: 5 recent discoveries at the Edinburgh Centre for MS Research

Researchers at the Edinburgh Centre for MS Research have been working hard to improve our understanding of nerve damage in MS.

Zebrafish are making a splash

Zebrafish are helping us answer some big questions about MS. Dr Carl Tucker tells us about the work he does to look after these tiny fish.

“The Early Career Researchers of today will be the Principal Investigators of tomorrow”

Our Edinburgh Centre’s team of researchers is working to find effective MS treatments. And their work would not be possible without Early Career Researchers.

“I hope that we can slow down or stop people’s MS from getting worse.”

Ashley lives with primary progressive MS. He tells us why he believes donating to the Stop MS Appeal is key to stopping or slowing MS progression. 

"Why I’m match funding donations to stop MS"

This spring, three supporters are matching every donation you make to the Stop MS Appeal. Ann Cairns tells us about the personal reasons behind her pledge.

Drive forward the MS treatment revolution

Thanks to three generous supporters matching your donations during our Spring Appeal, we’ve now raised £582,912!

We've reached our matched donations target, but you can still help.

Donate before Sunday 27 April and help us raise £600,000 towards the MS treatment revolution.