March 21, 2024 by BioNews Staff How a diagnosis of MS was a blessing in disguise A smile is the best cure, says Natalia Ancora. Every time you fall, just get up, smile, and keep going! (Photos courtesy of Natalia Ancora) Day 21 of 31 This is Natalia Ancora’s story: Hello, MS Fam!…
March 20, 2024 by BioNews Staff Living with MS: It’s ‘a terrible way to meet wonderful people’ Damian Washington is pictured shooting a music video. (Photos courtesy of Damian Washington) Day 20 of 31 This is Damian Washington’s story: Having multiple sclerosis (MS) is a terrible way to meet wonderful people. The type of…
March 19, 2024 by BioNews Staff My diagnosis of MS was a catalyst for transformation, empowerment Angie Gensler became a certified MS fitness specialist, personal trainer, and health coach in the past five years. She led the fitness training alongside her mentor and friend David Lyons at the 2023 MSFC Training Camp in Palm…
March 18, 2024 by BioNews Staff I am so much more than my body Nora Cherubini poses with Stanley, her service dog, during a beach walk. (Photos courtesy of Nora Cherubini) Day 18 of 31 This is Nora Cherubini’s story: “Thank God it’s not MS … because you would wind up…
March 17, 2024 by BioNews Staff Finding hope as I reflect on my MS journey and look to the future Cathy Chester has been living with MS symptoms for more than 40 years. (Photos courtesy of Cathy Chester) Day 17 of 31 This is Cathy Chester’s story: My story with multiple sclerosis (MS) started more than 40…
March 16, 2024 by BioNews Staff How living with MS has made me an illusionist Ahna Crum wears glasses with orange lenses and prisms to correct for color discrepancy, contrast loss, and double vision. (Photos by Sarah Brewington) Day 16 of 31 This is Ahna Crum’s story: “A great deal of intelligence can…
March 15, 2024 by BioNews Staff The unpredictability is the hardest part of living with MS Leigh Anne Nelson wears the jersey of her favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs. (Photos by Brett Nelson) Day 15 of 31 This is Leigh Anne Nelson’s story: During my first experience with what I believe…
March 14, 2024 by BioNews Staff Living an uncertain, yet purposeful life with MS Surjeet Kaur’s MS journey involves sacrifice, but also awareness and positivity. (Photos courtesy of Surjeet Kaur) Day 14 of 31 This is Surjeet Kaur’s story: It was an ordinary day in November 2012 when I woke up with…
March 13, 2024 by BioNews Staff How I keep moving forward after a diagnosis of MS Alex Ramirez stands outside of his home. (Photos courtesy of Alex Ramirez) Day 13 of 31 This is Alex Ramirez’s story: In January 2018, I started to feel terrible in a way I can’t put into words. I…
March 12, 2024 by BioNews Staff A brilliant doctor taught me acceptance after my diagnosis of MS Did you know that sunflowers symbolize hidden disabilities? Deanna Renee reflects on her achievements while eagerly anticipating the future. (Photos courtesy of Deanna Renee) Day 12 of 31 This is Deanna Renee’s story: At 17, when a neurologist delivered…