Throughout March, Multiple Sclerosis News Today is recognizing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month with a variety of stories that represent different perspectives on life with MS that we hope help to inspire and empower our readers. These stories highlight some of the unique challenges of living with MS, as well as stories of hope, inspiration, and other topics that help to generate awareness among the MS community. Follow along with the series here or visit us on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #MSSpotlight.
It took years for Gregory Sonn to receive an MS diagnosis. He first noticed symptoms while traveling in his 20s. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Sonn) Day 31 of 31 This is Gregory Sonn’s…
Read moreLynne Denise, right, and her dad, Don Collins, attend last year’s MS walk in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Photos courtesy of Lynne Denise) Day 30 of 31 This is Lynne Denise’s story: Hello, multiple…
Day 29 of 31 This is Mike and Jenn Powell’s story, as a conversation: Jenn and Mike Powell stand with their dog, Skye, in Laguna Beach in November 2023. (Photo by Vicki Shequin)…
Kelly Earley teaches family and consumer sciences at a middle school. (Photos courtesy of Kelly Earley) Day 28 of 31 This is Kelly Earley’s story: I have been living with multiple sclerosis…
Jen Willis treks to the Lobuche high camp in the Everest region in Nepal. (Photos courtesy of Jen Willis) Day 27 of 31 This is Jen Willis’ story: It was June 12, 2008.
Sabrina says she made important lifestyle changes after her MS diagnosis. (Photos courtesy of Sabrina) Day 26 of 31 This is Sabrina’s story: My name is Sabrina, and I was diagnosed with…
Rochelle waits for a virtual appointment with her doctor in 2020. (Photos courtesy of Rochelle) Day 25 of 31 This is Rochelle’s story: I’m writing this on the anniversary of “that day.” I…
Desiree Lama graduates from the University of Texas at Austin. (Photos courtesy of Desiree Lama) Day 24 of 31 This is Desiree Lama’s story: My journey with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) began…
Kathy Young toasts a beautiful day with a glass of red wine in her backyard. (Photos courtesy of Kathy Young) Day 23 of 31 This is Kathy Young’s story: I was diagnosed…
Kristin Hardy considers herself happy and healthy — absent 22 years with PPMS, of course. (Photos courtesy of Kristin Hardy) Day 22 of 31 This is Kristin Hardy’s story: In 2001, I started…
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