When the neurologist told my mom that she “might” have MS after her first MRI, she instantly broke down in tears. It was the only time she seemed truly afraid. The disease was completely unknown to me at the time. Nowadays, most people know what MS is, but few know how complex and destructive the disease can be.
The Many Years of Bike MS
I rode my first Bike MS back in 2002. I didn't have any padded shorts. I didn't have any wicking or technical clothing. I didn't have riding gloves, shoes, or any of the things that identify a passionate rider. My heavy mountain bike only had a few gears that worked. But my friend Zoe told me I could do it. And with my mom in the front of my mind, I did do it. That ride lit a fire inside me and I've never been the same since. I can't believe it!
The MS Society facilitated an in-service for the staff of an assisted living facility and my mom’s home. Carol Choutka is a program and engagement manager at the MS Society. She helped caregivers understand what MS is and gave them tools to help those living in their facility.
What is MS?
Spreading the Word
My mom's neurology clinic posted one of my donation letters on the homepage of their website. What are some other ways we can spread the word about raising money for the MS Society?
http://www.pierceyneurology.com/index.html summer 2016