Together,
we can change the story
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare and fast‑moving neurological disease. It impacts movement, balance, and vital automatic functions like blood pressure and breathing. There is no cure - but there is hope.
Combat MSA is our flagship fundraising movement, powered by the Ezard Foundation. Founded by renowned chef, Teage Ezard after his own diagnosis, it exists with a single purpose: to spark awareness, fuel life‑changing research, and stand shoulder to shoulder with everyone living with MSA.
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teage turns vulerability into purpose
In a rare TV interview with Nine’s A Current Affair, Teage spoke openly about how MSA has shaped his life and work. By showing up, he’s helping to bring visibility to a condition that remains widely misunderstood, reminding us that awareness is the first step toward earlier diagnosis and better support.
WHAT'S MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY (MSA)?
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare and fast‑progressing neurological disease that affects movement and vital body functions.
It’s little‑known, often misunderstood, and urgently needs more attention and research. There’s no cure. Treatments are limited, diagnoses are often delayed, and people living with MSA face increasing challenges in daily life - from walking and speaking, to simply breathing.
At Combat MSA, we’re determined to change that. By raising awareness, funding research and building a stronger community around those affected, we believe together we can change the story.
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TEAGE'S STORY
“If I can help make someone else’s path through this just a little less confusing - a little less frightening - then that’s something I can live with.”
- Teage Ezard
Diagnosed with MSA‑C in 2024, celebrated Australian chef, Teage Ezard shares the path that led him here and why he’s determined it shouldn’t be this hard for the next person.
Teage has spent a lifetime creating, inspiring and bringing people together. Now, he’s using that same drive to confront a disease most have never heard of, and to change the experience for those who will face it after him. His courage and determination sit at the heart of Combat MSA, reminding us that while one diagnosis can change a life, a united community can change the future.
Get Involved
Donate
Your gift fuels our mission from day one, helping us fund early research, amplify awareness, and stand with families facing MSA. Every dollar makes a difference.
Share
You can spark change just by spreading the word. Follow us on socials, share posts, or tell someone about Combat MSA. Awareness builds hope.
Fundraise
Turn your passion into impact. From marathons to bake sales or your own idea, every dollar you raise fuels research, awareness and support for people living with MSA.
Volunteer
From helping at events to offering professional skills behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can grow this movement faster and stronger.
Symptoms
One of the most striking early signs of MSA is REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD), where the body doesn’t switch off muscle activity during dreams. People may shout, punch, or kick in their sleep. This can appear years before other symptoms, making it one of the strongest early red flags.
Diagnosis
No single test confirms MSA. It’s the pattern across systems, across time that begins to tell the story. Sometimes the diagnosis is described as “probable MSA” or “possible MSA,” with certainty only increasing as the condition progresses.
Progression
MSA is a progressive condition, which means symptoms build up and change over time. At first, the illness may look like something more familiar - such as Parkinson’s disease or a balance disorder - but as the years go on, the differences become clearer.
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