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Kaci Wiliams, Sarah Cannova, Julie Rienzo. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
After breaking her arm in August, and in the wake of several surgeries, Janice's challenge is to re-learn to use her left hand.
She's scheduled to begin occupational therapy next week, but she's pretty sure what they'll have her work on. So far, she hasn't regained the ability to place her hand flat on a table and spread her fingers.
But, each day, she shows progress!
My partner has MS - this is 2 months' worth of her Rebif (Interferon) injections. (Three times a week, in the butt.) It's not an enjoyable experience, nor was it working for her after several years. She began a new treatment in November '07, a monthly infusion called Tysabri. She already feels better. For more information about MS, click here: www.nationalmssociety.org
April Delaney, Mariela Trager, Laurie Monahan. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
This weekend I jumped on an online call with other folks from all over the world that were part of my HSCT group in Puebla last fall. It was really good to catch up with them ^_^
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Ashley M. Kumlien and Thomas Budde stopped in Carrollton, Ohio on Labor Day 2010. While there I got to meet Tom and Ashley while they stopped for a few moments before heading off to the state of PA. Ashley is in this photo with me, Edward L. Hale. I was diagnosed with MS in 2006 and I am a Carroll County MS Activist.
Step by step, Ashley M. Kumlien is running to make a difference for people battling multiple sclerosis.
She has been running 25-30 miles a day since she left San Francisco in April to raise money for multiple sclerosis research. She plans to reach New York City by Sept. 30. The distance is roughly 3,200 miles. She calculated that she could complete the run in six months by running 20 miles a day.
Her run was inspired by her mother, Jill Kumlien, who was diagnosed with MS 28 years ago. The disease has given her mother seizures and balance issues. Some days she is a little fuzzy; on others she can think clearly. She is losing her fine motor skills.
Norah O'Donnell and Ann Romney. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
Norah O'Donnell and Ann Romney. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
Kellie Romer, Jill Hodges, Carrie Marriott, Amy Baier. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
40th Annual Race Against MS June 22, 2023/ Belmont Park/ 2150 Hempstead Turnpike National Multiple Sclerosis Society NYC - Southern New York Chapter
Chris Broullire, Corby Lawrence. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
Dawn Weilminster, Suni Walters, Bonnie Nowzari. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
(www.mudrun.ie)
is a different kind of challenge that will leave you dirty, muddy and SMILING. It’s a fun event for people of all fitness levels from serious athletes to first-timers – all you need is a sense of adventure!
Charity | Irelands first ever Mud Run is being organized in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (www.ms-society.ie)
She doesn't always walk with a cane -- only when the M.S. symptoms are flaring. But, she's still coming along with me. Even if the walk is slow.
It's odd to me to think of a world without MS, as it's always been a part of my life. My mom, Sherry, was diagnosed with MS shortly after my birth. While I don't have any recollection of her first attack, I do remember various relapses from her remission througout the years. For a period of time in grade school, my mom was basically bed-ridden and couldn't drive, and she suffered a similar attack during my sophomore year in high school.
Through it all, my mom has proven to be strong beyond belief. She always did her best not to let MS get the better of her. There were times when I forgot my mom was sick because she worked so hard to make her family's life as normal as possible. Even now, she spends many days keeping up with two young grandkids who have little awareness their "Nana" struggles with the daily symptoms of this terrible disease.
I can't fight my mom's battle, but I can help find a cure. I ride in recognition of this amazing woman's battle, and I ride becuase we can make sure that others don't have to ever fight it.
My mom isn't the only person close to me affected by MS. I'm also riding in honor of Donna Sallen, my aunt. Jennifer Kurtz, my co-worker and friend. Lee Ann Stark, my friend Cheryl's mom.
Why You Should Sponsor Me
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will use funds collected from the Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride to not only support research for a cure tomorrow, but also to provide programs which address the needs of people living with MS today. Because we can fight this disease by simply riding a bike, because we have chosen to help thousands of people through a contribution to the Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride , we are now getting closer to the hour when no one will have to hear the words, "You have MS."
Listen: Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue
It was 2 years ago today that I received my own stem cells directly to my heart via a PICC line surgically installed.
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Watch video interview here Betty Jones Alston was paralyzed from the waist down this January due to multiple sclerosis which she was diagnosed with in 1990. She had begun dropping things and attributed it to being very busy and worn down directing a food ministry and prison ministry, but it was not so.
But she is walking again and on a recent chilly spring day, she was methodically making her way down the steep entrance steps of the J.S. Jenks School after a meeting about her grandson, a student. She placed her three-footed aluminum cane on the step below her before taking each step.
Also afflicted with lupus Minister Alston credits her faith, positive attitude and taking control of her body for enabling her to continue to lead an active life. She also sings gospel but due to a recent illness, was not able to sing in the accompanying video.