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 turned vulnerability 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 helped 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.
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
Teage spent a lifetime creating, inspiring and bringing people together. In March 2026, just 2 years after being diagnosed, we lost him, but not before he turned that same unstoppable drive toward a disease most had never heard of, and toward changing the experience for everyone who would face it after him.
His courage and determination remain at the heart of Combat MSA, a reminder that while one diagnosis can change a life, a united community can change the future. Teage's legacy lives on in every person we reach, every barrier we break, and every step we take toward a world where MSA is no longer a disease most have never heard of.
Teage Ezard — chef, creator, advocate. 1966–2026.
table of hope 2026
Our 2026 Gala Dinner was a huge success!
Our recent Gala Dinner was an extraordinary success, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it possible. To our generous donors, sponsors, chefs, partners, and guests, your support has made a meaningful difference in advancing vital MSA research, awareness, and care.
This year’s event was especially significant as we honoured the life and legacy of Teage, whose vision and passion continue to inspire everything we do. We are deeply grateful to all who joined us in celebrating his impact and helping carry his mission forward.
We are now looking ahead to our 2027 Gala Dinner, continuing this important work and building on the incredible momentum of this year’s event.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us
thank you to our supporters
A heartfelt thank you to everyone listed below. We encourage all our community to support those who support us, whether that's choosing their services, sharing their names, or simply spreading the word.
Our partners and donors make everything possible. Because of their generosity, we can fund research, raise awareness, and advocate for those living with MSA. If you're interested in making a difference and philanthropy is in your bones, channel that passion into something powerful — become a sponsor, donor, or partner and help us combat MSA. We'd love to hear from you at info@combatmsa.org.au
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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.
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You can spark change just by spreading the word. Follow us on socials, share posts, or tell someone about Combat MSA. Awareness builds hope.
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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.
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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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