MS Society's Breakthroughs
On January 11, 20020, my mom and I attended the MS Society's Breakthroughs presentation. We've been attending this event for years. Each year they present awards to the top teams, individuals, and companies who make a big impact on the MS community through fundraising, bringing awareness, and making a positive impact to those living with MS. Every year they have a different healthcare provider speak about the latest in research, clinical trials, new drugs, and what it's like to live with MS in today's world.
The event is held at a hotel about 45 minutes from where we live. We've driven there in every weather condition possible. Snow storms, torrential rain, and freezing temps. Nothing stops us. Why you ask? Because of the love and support we receive from not only the society, but from those living with MS in the community. Everyone in this community has a different form of MS, lives with different symptoms, is on different medications, and tackles their disease differently. But the one thing we all have in common is that we're all in this together. We all want the same things: love, support, connectivity, and most importantly, a cure.
The MS community is one the strongest, most resilient, warmest, and supportive individuals I have ever met.
I often hear people say "welcome to the club" when someone is diagnosed with MS. While it's not the first club I have in mind for someone to join, I am proud to be apart of a club that is welcoming and supportive. If there's a club my mom and I have to be a part of, it's this one.
To the MS Society, those living with MS, caregivers, and friends and family effected by MS, I say thank you!
The event is held at a hotel about 45 minutes from where we live. We've driven there in every weather condition possible. Snow storms, torrential rain, and freezing temps. Nothing stops us. Why you ask? Because of the love and support we receive from not only the society, but from those living with MS in the community. Everyone in this community has a different form of MS, lives with different symptoms, is on different medications, and tackles their disease differently. But the one thing we all have in common is that we're all in this together. We all want the same things: love, support, connectivity, and most importantly, a cure.
The MS community is one the strongest, most resilient, warmest, and supportive individuals I have ever met.
I often hear people say "welcome to the club" when someone is diagnosed with MS. While it's not the first club I have in mind for someone to join, I am proud to be apart of a club that is welcoming and supportive. If there's a club my mom and I have to be a part of, it's this one.
To the MS Society, those living with MS, caregivers, and friends and family effected by MS, I say thank you!
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