In 2010 I heard the words, “You have multiple sclerosis.” Scared, I clung to my husband’s hand unable to metabolize what had just transpired.
My MS Story
by Jenn Powell
Fifteen years, 4 DMTS and 4 neurologists later, I now have secondary progressive MS. Despite the continued decline, progression, increased disability, pain, and daily challenges, MS has illustrated an inner strength and fortitude I never knew existed. It has shown me the beauty in honoring the fragility of life. It has instilled in me a fighting spirit to find a cure so future generations will never fear this diagnosis. It is my greatest adversary and my inspiration to do better.
My diagnosis is responsible for my 2017 start as an MS columnist for Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Almost 8 years later, I have an MS podcast and am brand marketing manager for Bionews, the company who owns MS News Today (among 50 + other rare/chronic disease platforms).
My diagnosis inspired my 15 years of fundraising. Most recently, it has brought me to MS4MS as an ambassador. A grassroots organization, MS4MS makes an impact on the person living with MS while also funding global research toward finding a cure. I witnessed this twofold ability to help the MS community and immediately knew I wanted to be a part of making this change happen.
As my disability worsens and life brings more challenges, I choose to focus on what I can do to help move the needle forward. I choose to say YES in the face of so many reasons to say NO. I choose to be part of the solution even on days when I am relegated to living in the problem. And for today, I choose hope.
Please join me in saying YES. Your donation and support will make a meaningful impact and drive the change the MS community so desperately needs.
In 2010 I heard the words, “You have multiple sclerosis.” Scared, I clung to my husband’s hand unable to metabolize what had just transpired.
Fifteen years, 4 DMTS and 4 neurologists later, I now have secondary progressive MS. Despite the continued decline, progression, increased disability, pain, and daily challenges, MS has illustrated an inner strength and fortitude I never knew existed. It has shown me the beauty in honoring the fragility of life. It has instilled in me a fighting spirit to find a cure so future generations will never fear this diagnosis. It is my greatest adversary and my inspiration to do better.
My diagnosis is responsible for my 2017 start as an MS columnist for Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Almost 8 years later, I have an MS podcast and am brand marketing manager for Bionews, the company who owns MS News Today (among 50 + other rare/chronic disease platforms).
My diagnosis inspired my 15 years of fundraising. Most recently, it has brought me to MS4MS as an ambassador. A grassroots organization, MS4MS makes an impact on the person living with MS while also funding global research toward finding a cure. I witnessed this twofold ability to help the MS community and immediately knew I wanted to be a part of making this change happen.
As my disability worsens and life brings more challenges, I choose to focus on what I can do to help move the needle forward. I choose to say YES in the face of so many reasons to say NO. I choose to be part of the solution even on days when I am relegated to living in the problem. And for today, I choose hope.
Please join me in saying YES. Your donation and support will make a meaningful impact and drive the change the MS community so desperately needs.
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