About Us
Expedition MS addresses the $88,487 annual financial burden of living with Multiple Sclerosis through a global sailing project and media partnerships aimed at fundraising to reduce costs for affected families. Inspired by Tim Archie's 20-year battle and resilience against MS, this venture promotes inclusivity in the maritime and empowers communities with new media strategies to broaden awareness and foster global support.
MS by the numbers…
$85 Billion
The estimated annual economic burden of multiple sclerosis in the U.S., highlighting the extensive financial impact of the disease on the healthcare system and economy
$88,487
The average annual cost of care for an MS patient – 20% more than the average household income in the United States, highlighting the financial burden for individuals and families.
2.9 Million
People living with MS worldwide, with millions more indirectly affected, underscoring the extensive reach and impact.
+30%
The increase in global MS prevalence over the last decade, underscoring the growing need for research and support.
What We Do.
Expedition MS addresses the economic and personal challenges of MS through global sailing expeditions, impactful storytelling, and community-driven fundraising, empowering individuals and fostering inclusivity. Join us in transforming personal challenges into powerful contributions, demonstrating resilience and determination on a global scale.
We’re embarking on a global circumnavigation, stopping at various ports to engage with local communities, share stories, and promote inclusivity. These expeditions are not just journeys but active engagement platforms where participants, including those with MS, can partake in sailing, directly experiencing the empowerment our program aims to foster.
Global Sailing Expeditions
We collaborate with top-tier media producers and content creators to document our journey. High-quality documentaries and social media content will share compelling stories of resilience and community, increasing awareness and empathy towards MS. We utilize social media platforms to reach a global audience, leveraging the creator economy to enhance our visibility and impact.
Media Collaborations
and Storytelling
We empower individuals and groups to organize fundraising activities that showcase resilience and determination. In collaboration with our partners, we encourage creative fundraising activities like marathons, bike races, and family fun days. Supporters turn personal challenges into powerful contributions, raising funds and awareness for MS.
Fundraising and Community Support
Our Values
🎯 Purpose
We don’t chase attention, we move with intention. Every mile sailed, every story told, and every dollar raised is tied to something bigger than us. Every decision is grounded in the mission, not performative action or distraction. We keep the why at the center of everything we do.
🛡️ Courage
We take bold action, even when outcomes are uncertain—because safe choices rarely change the world. We challenge assumptions about sailing, disability, and what’s possible, building not to impress, but to make real impact.
🌱 Resilience
We bend, but we don’t break. When plans shift or setbacks hit, we adapt, recover, and keep going—with grit, creativity, and a sense of humor. We learn from what’s hard, and we grow stronger in the process.
🪨 Fortitude
We face difficulty head-on—MS, ocean crossings, personal loss—and keep moving forward. Not because it’s easy or heroic, but because people are counting on us. We show up, push boundaries, and fight for inclusion, even when no one’s watching.
👣 Commitment
We follow through—on promises, partnerships, and purpose. As the saying goes: “Watch the feet.” It’s not about what people say, it’s where they go and how they show up.
Meet the Founder
Hey hey! I’m Duff Archie. I began sailing at the age of 11 at the recommendation of my father, Tim Archie, at Washington Sailing School on the Potomac River, and have since become a certified US Sailing Keelboat Instructor with a safety-first mentality. With extensive experience teaching and crewing on various vessels ranging from your basic Sunfish to 50+ft bluewater cruisers, I'm dedicated to making sailing inclusive and empowering those affected by Multiple Sclerosis through Expedition MS.
Join Us
We invite you to be part of this journey. Whether you are an individual with MS, a caregiver, a member of the sailing community, a healthcare provider, a researcher, a donor, or simply someone who believes in our cause, there is a place for you at Expedition MS. Your support, your voice, and your involvement can make a difference.