Largest Art Showcase Ever Debuts, plus MSAA’s March 2026 Artist of the Month

Posted on March 4, 2026 by MSAA

For more than 15 years, MSAA has celebrated the artistic talents of the MS community in our digital Art Showcase. This year – for the second year in a row – we are excited to launch MSAA’s largest Showcase to date!

Featuring 94 artists and more than 250 wonderful pieces of artwork, MSAA’s 2026-2027 Art Showcase highlights the inspiring stories of individuals with multiple sclerosis from across the country. We highly encourage you to view this one-of-a-kind Showcase by visiting MSAA’s 2026-2027 Art Showcase webpage.

March 2026 MS Artist of the Month

MSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Leidy Burgos of Philadelphia, PA as March’s Artist of the Month.

Artwork from MSAA's March 2026 Artist of the Month, Leidy Burgos, entitled "Uneasy Shockwave — *Uneasy Shockwave*

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Your MS, Your Voice: The Power of Self-Advocacy — MS Awareness Month Highlights & Resources

Posted on March 2, 2026 by MSAA

MS Awareness Month 2026 badge to signify that March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

MSAA proudly recognizes March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and is pleased to present the MS community with helpful and encouraging resources and programs throughout the month.

Our MS Awareness Month theme in 2026 – Your MS, Your Voice: The Power of Self-Advocacy – focuses on what advocating for oneself really looks like in everyday life. Throughout March, explore self-advocacy from both the clinician and lived-experience perspective as we share practical tools to help the MS community. Please join us for the following free MS Awareness Month activities:

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Ask the Expert: Visual Disorders

Posted on February 27, 2026 by MSAA

Featuring Barry A. Hendin, MD

MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer

Barry Hendin, MD

Question: What types of visual disorders may be caused by MS, and are any types of visual issues not typically associated with MS?

Answer: Visual signs and symptoms are common in multiple sclerosis and ultimately affect the majority of people with MS at some time in their lives. Problems occur when there is demyelination of the optic nerve or the brain stem centers that control eye movements.

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Heart-Healthy Salmon & Spring Greens

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Melissa Young

For a heart-healthy win that feels like spring on a plate, you can’t beat this easy sheet pan Lemon-Herb Salmon & Spring Greens. Salmon is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids that support cardiovascular health.

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Connection and Compassion: My MS Journey

Posted on February 23, 2026 by MSAA

By Dr. Eva Jackson

Seeking Answers and Facing Uncertainty

For many years, my health declined, and I found myself searching desperately for answers. I reached out to my healthcare team, at times pleading for their help to uncover what was causing my condition to worsen. Initially, I was diagnosed with dystonia, not multiple sclerosis (MS). As I sought second opinions, it became clear to me that many people struggle to advocate for themselves within the healthcare system. I also realized that healthcare professionals may feel threatened when patients seek external advice or opinions.

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Intention & Expectations

Posted on February 20, 2026 by MSAA

By Stacie Prada

Lately, I’ve been pausing periodically throughout each day to ask myself, “How do I want to show up today?”

It only takes a moment, just enough time for a brief inhale and exhale. It allows me to shake loose whatever thoughts are running through my mind and start fresh. I like to imagine I’m shaking a marked-up Etch-A-Sketch toy to create a clean surface ready for whatever I want to draw.

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Self-Connection

Posted on February 18, 2026 by MSAA

By Angel Blair

When we hear the word relationships we often think about the connections we have to others. Bonds with our family, friends, significant others, etc. So we tend to forget one of the most important but commonly overlooked relationships we have, and that’s the one we hold with ourselves. We work hard to maintain and foster the relationships that we have with other people in our lives, but the relationship we have with ourselves deserves the same attention and compassion. This is a concept that can get lost in the shuffle of juggling life’s demands, but it has earned the right to be found.

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Connecting with Kindness and Compassion

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Teena Palathanam

Kindness is something we encounter more often than we realize. At some point, each of us has been at the receiving end of someone’s patience, and those moments stay with us. When we choose to be kind, we keep that ripple moving forward. What makes kindness such a powerful virtue is that it costs nothing, carries no expectations, and does not require grand gestures or public displays. In fact, it is usually the small, random, and quiet acts that brighten someone’s day the most. Life is short, and choosing kindness is one of the simplest ways to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Sometimes it is as easy as holding the door for someone, letting a parent with restless kids go ahead in line, or offering a smile when someone looks overwhelmed.

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Cuando la fortaleza dificulta acercarse a los demás

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Claudia Chavez

La fortaleza y la autosuficiencia suelen considerarse como una medalla de honor. Para muchas personas, especialmente aquellas que viven con enfermedades crónicas o incertidumbre constante, la fortaleza se vuelve sinónimo de supervivencia. Nos permite superar días difíciles, pero a menudo tiene un costo: un agotamiento profundo y la pérdida de oportunidades para conectar con los demás. Ser fuerte y autosuficiente es admirable, pero también puede dificultar recibir el apoyo de quienes se preocupan por nosotros. Dejar entrar a los demás y elegir la vulnerabilidad puede resultar incómodo o incluso inseguro cuando la independencia se ha convertido en nuestra normalidad.

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When Strength Makes It Hard to Let Others In

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Claudia Chavez

Strength and self-reliance are often worn like a badge of honor. For many people, especially those living with chronic illness or ongoing uncertainty, strength becomes synonymous with survival. It allows us to push through difficult days, but it often comes at the cost of deep exhaustion and a missed opportunity for connecting with others. Being strong and self-reliant is admirable, yet it can also make it harder to receive support from those who care about us. Letting others in and choosing vulnerability can feel uncomfortable or even unsafe when independence has become our default.

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