You Are invited to the 3rd Annual MS Fundraising Dinner on May 29th 2016
Over the last 15 years, I have worked with many patients with MS. The journey is like no other. The limitations can become overwhelming. The desire to see progress at times may seem impossible. Your Mind becomes your best friend when your body becomes your enemy. When asked to support this cause 3 years ago, I knew that this was important especially with Tionna being diagnosed at age 17 with an illness that still has no cure. This year I will be speaking about Mental Wellness, resiliency and what is needed to conquer living with Medical Challenges. You are invited to the 3rd Annual MS Fundraising Dinner on May 29th. Support this great cause Join us on this special day to help those battling with MS. Advance tickets are available for $30. D/m for more info. Ticket link below. Your support matters! Multiple sclerosis today is WorldMSDay, a day to recognize the 2.1 million people Living With MS
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Learn more about this event and about Multiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an
myelin which is a protective covering wrapped around the nerves of the central nervous system. This disease can cause various symptoms or little symptoms but bear in mind that most serve would include balance and mobility issues that can cause a person to be wheelchair bound.
For years, I assumed that those from an African descent are less likely to develop Multiple sclerosis (MS), but a new study suggests the opposite may be true.
This is a disease that affects all racial and ethnic groups, the researcher told Reuters Health.
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THE STORY OF RUTH THE WARRIOR
West Humber Collegiate a school in Toronto's West End has brought forth some real fighters who today 20 years later have made a way to show exceptional strength. High School is a time full of struggles but none like what my classmate had to face. Back then in the 90's illness and disease were words unknown to us as teenagers except for a dear friend of mine name Ruth. Ruth had to face the journey of being diagnosed in High School with MS at the age of 17.
Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease which is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40. MS is unpredictable
Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease which is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40. MS is unpredictable
Let's just take a quick look at MS
Did you know ...
✔️Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world.
✔️MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada.
✔️Every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed with MS.
✔️Women are more than three times as likely to develop MS as men.
✔️MS can cause loss of balance, impaired speech, extreme fatigue, double vision and paralysis.
✔️We don't know what causes MS but researchers are closer to finding the answer.
But given all the above facts about Multiple Sclerosis let's all continue to help create awareness about MS. The ultimate goal is to find a cure.
The MS Society of Canada’s mission “enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life”.
Are you looking for an energetic, impactful inspirational speaker who will “keep it real” with your audience? You likely know that Gen Y / Millennials crave authenticity. Michelle Smith certainly delivers, be it keynotes, seminars or workshops, Her professional experience working with people in crisis matched with her present personal experience as a Mom to a 22 year old and a teen, Michelle will hit a home run with your audience |
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