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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.
A flock of sheep in West Lothian have turned orange to celebrate MS Week 2012 (30 April – 6 May). They have been given the coat of animal-friendly paint by farmer Andrew Jack to help raise awareness of multiple sclerosis in Scotland.
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We watched this helicopter fly in and land to evacuating some climbers from 4620 m. Not an easy job I can imagine, but they did it with precision and grace.
Taken by Aaron McCourtie
One of the items I made sure to monitor, after my stem cell transplant, was to adjust my diet. I didn’t eat badly before. I adjusted so that fewer things would have an adverse affect on my health. Now, I’m mostly vegetarian, for instance. I do feel better in general, cleaner. I need to monitor what I ingest.
There are a few meds I need to continue to take.
Not for MS though :-)
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Today marks the 6th month post HSCT and I can now go outside whenever and eat a wide variety of foods.… like fresh fruit. I decided to start with a vanilla milkshake }:-)
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Representation of disabled people was a major issue of the 1980s and 1990s, particularly in relation to charity advertising. This MS Society campaign made multiple sclerosis the 3rd most feared illness in the UK, after cancer and AIDS. Charity fundraising often obscured the interests of people diagnosed with the condition in question, leading to the creation of the slogan ‘Rights not Charity!’ HELP NDACA DESCRIBE UK DISABILITY HISTORY AND CULTURE - Please read more about this in ABOUT and TAG!
Helga Thomas, Michele Brier, Mike McCloud. Photo by Tony Powell. 2014 Women on the Move Luncheon. Marriott Wardman Park. April 30, 2014
Multiple Sclerosis Stem Cell at Integra Medical Center offers hope to MS sufferers with his successful placental cell therapy. Integra Medical Center provides you best Multiple Sclerosis Treatment on affordable price.