FAQ

How does the MARS Foundation Operate?

The MARS Foundation donates 100% of profits to medical research and to improve the lives of patients and families living with MS. A dedicated group of volunteers operate the MARS Foundation and donor support make giving back possible.

What is MS?

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs or more severe such as paralysis or loss of vision. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 to 40 but the unpredictable physical and emotional effects can be lifelong. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are giving hope to those affected by the disease. Please help us cure this physically and emotionally devastating disease!

Is there a cure for MS?

While there is no known cure for MS, many advances have been made. The MARS Foundation has been a part of critical studies to further treatment plans and work to find a cure. For the latest information and resources, visit https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS.