Multiple Scleroris-Help

[bearlee]

This is not meant to be a downer thread. I did this on email and was amazed not only at the response, but the number of authors and readers with similar medical conditions. What you do with this is up to you. In 1998, I was diagnosed with MS. On April 26th I will be doing my 6th MS Walk to raise money for research and assistance for folks with MS. While I have certain continual symptoms, I've been pretty fortunate. Unfortunately, others are not.

MS is an autoimmune disease, one of many actually. They include juvenile diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and a host of others. I can always provide more info or you can search MS and gets tons of information about it. For me, I'm not looking for sympathy, so please don't take this email that way. But, I am looking for something and I've never been shy about asking; I'm trying to raise money for the Walk.

My guess is you probably know someone with MS. A friend, co-worker, or maybe a relative. I know the walk isn't going to benefit me-maybe, but money raised for research could certainly have an impact on many people in the future. Actually, new medications have been developed and the real research now is in the biomedical area so maybe it could be of benefit to me at some point.

What I'm hoping is you will make a donation I can turn in to at the walk April 26th. Okay, I know people like to remain anonymous here and that's okay. I have that figured out too. You could send a check if you're inclined, but if you want to keep your name and address private, you could always do it with a money order. If you do this, it should not be payable to me. It should be payable to The National MS Society and can be sent to me(I'm not giving my name and address either although some of you already know it and know about the MS) at Lee(or LAT) at P.O. Box 71, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. If just a few people respond, I'll consider this a success.

Thanks in advance,
bearlee(Lee)

 

[P. B. Walker]

Good luck bearlee. I hope you are able to raise a lot of money.

The MS Society in my area also has a way for people to donate money on their website with a credit card and put your name down as the person they are sponsoring. Just another way people can get money to you... and it's relatively anonymous.

PBW

 

[bearlee]

Thanks-didn't know that! That would be another way and it doesn't really matter if I turn it or it gets there another way-appreciate it!

 

[Bidin~Time]

My step-mom was diagnosed with MS 5 yrs ago. I see her struggle during the summer when the heat brings about an increase in the level of the severity of her symptoms. Her favorite place is the beach, yet the heat keeps her away. Now, just getting mildly overheated leaves her unable to walk or use her left side effectively. Stress, and being over-tired also brings on more severe symptoms. She continues to do the things she sees as important, usually refusing to allow my father miss meetings having to do with his job, to stay home and take care of her.

She's got great courage and heart, and I'm extremely thankful not to mention proud, she's part of our family. That said....

Mind if i pledge in both your names this year?

 

[bearlee]

I would be honored to have my name with your mom's name. Yeah, the heat can be a real killer. Lots of adjustments, but one in particular is "cool" showers. I think my last hot shower was in December, 1997. I used to love those. At least they're quicker now

 

[Cheyenne]

What I'm hoping is you will make a donation I can turn in to at the walk April 26th. Okay, I know people like to remain anonymous here and that's okay. I have that figured out too. You could send a check if you're inclined, but if you want to keep your name and address private, you could always do it with a money order.

I already sponsor someone for this walk every year. She has been doing it for 8 or 9 years I think. A great cause.

 

[bearlee]

My thanks to the people sending checks for the MS Walk coming up. Some sent their name and address and a personal thank you will be sent. Others preferred to remain anonymous, and that's not a problem, but you have my hearfelt thanks as well, not only from me, but from many other people.

 

[Guest]

 

[Guest]

I hear some people ride in these as well...........


MS 150

Yes P.B.W. has a team that regularly ride.

 

[P. B. Walker]

Yes P.B.W. has a team that regularly ride.

Here's the one I do. Going on my third tour this year.

Washington, D.C. MS 150 Bike Tour

 

[perks]

My mother's mom died from this disease, and my father has been diagnosed with it for 10 years. He is in the final stages of the disease now, and needs 24 hour care.

I am very thankful for all the support that goes towards researching this disease to find a cure, or better meds.

thank you.

 

[Cheyenne]

My mother's mom died from this disease, and my father has been diagnosed with it for 10 years. He is in the final stages of the disease now, and needs 24 hour care.

I am very thankful for all the support that goes towards researching this disease to find a cure, or better meds.

thank you.

Wow, both parents? Is there anything hereditary about it that you have to worry about your own health?

I have another employee who does the Bike event every year. That is in summer sometime though. She also gets my sponsorship.