Today local A&W restaurants are hosting the annual Burgers to Beat MS event in collaboration with the MS Society of Canada. The event is in its 8th year, and is hosted nationwide. It has brought in more than $8 million in donations from selling Teen Burgers throughout the day. Director of Development for the MS Society Ilona Niemczyk, says it’s important for people to know it is a one day event. "It's just that one day, so we encourage people to buy Teen Burgers and make a donation if they're able to, even topping up the cost of their order. Any amount is not too small, and everything goes towards the MS Society."