March 11, 2024 by BioNews Staff Obtaining a diagnosis of MS was challenging, yet it doesn’t define me Faith Agauas takes a stroll by the waterfront. (Photos courtesy of Faith Agauas) Day 11 of 31 This is Faith Agauas’ story: My 70 years of life have been an amazing journey. I grew up in Detroit in…
March 10, 2024 by BioNews Staff How MS helped me find and embrace my life’s purpose Brittany Quiroz poses in a self-promotion photo for AHotMS.com. (Photos courtesy of Brittany Quiroz) Day 10 of 31 This is Brittany Quiroz’s story: It’s uncommon for your brain to willingly transition utter disaster into a greater purpose or…
March 9, 2024 by BioNews Staff With MS, it’s imperative to be your staunchest advocate Tori Henderson receives her monthly infusion at an appointment. (Photos courtesy of Tori Henderson) Day 9 of 31 This is Tori Henderson’s story: Henderson, left, poses with her daughter, Kerriyah, for her birthday at Disney World. Thanksgiving…
March 8, 2024 by BioNews Staff How an MS friendship led to HSCT and a love of running Amanda Olivier, left, and Sagirah Ahmed Norris pose with their medals at the Athletes with Disabilities Half Marathon in The Woodlands, Texas, in 2023. (Photos courtesy of Amanda Olivier and Sagirah Ahmed Norris) Day 8 of 31 This…
March 7, 2024 by BioNews Staff Adapting to change is a big part of my life with PPMS Antonio Perez walks with his cane in the summer of 2022, saying his illness wasn’t that bad during that time. (Photos courtesy of Antonio Perez) Day 7 of 31 This is Antonio Perez’s story: Perez enjoys a…
March 6, 2024 by BioNews Staff Empowering others as a physician with MS Sam Roman, MD, travels to Montana to conduct home visits for patients enrolled in the TREAT-MS clinical trial. (Photos courtesy of Sam Roman) Day 6 of 31 This is Sam Roman’s story: It was during a particularly stressful…
March 5, 2024 by BioNews Staff Here I am with MS, being the best that I can be Julie Stamm was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007. (Courtesy of Colorado Parent magazine) Day 5 of 31 This is Julie Stamm’s (@iamstamm) story: I was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) on Jan. 8, 2007. While…
March 4, 2024 by BioNews Staff Smashing my running goals, even after a diagnosis of MS Bethany Carman runs her first 10K at the Mornington Running Festival in Australia. (Photos courtesy of Bethany Carman) Day 4 of 31 This is Bethany Carman’s story: Hello, I’m Beth. I’m 30 years old, based in Melbourne, Australia,…
March 3, 2024 by BioNews Staff Fighting MS helped turn this 28-year-old worrier into a warrior Sarah Doherty is shown in a selfie. (Photos courtesy of Sarah Doherty) Day 3 of 31 This is Sarah Doherty’s story: I never in a million years expected to have to deal with a chronic health diagnosis at…
March 2, 2024 by BioNews Staff Powering through those ‘it’s the MS’ days with humor and support Alexis Mendiola is shown during a treatment infusion in March 2023. (Photos courtesy of Alexis Mendiola) Day 2 of 31 This is Alexis Mendiola’s story: March 2021 will forever be bittersweet to me. Though my heart sank when…