rockpile Posted May 3 Posted May 3 It's time for my annual request of my friends at Two Bills Drive to sponsor me in a fund raiser to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. I do not post a lot anymore, but I have been lurking since day one of this web site. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MS THIRTY YEARS AGO! Many of you know I was diagnosed with MS way back in 1994, but thanks to advances in treatment that get better each year, I can live a relatively normal life. There was a time when a diagnosis of MS meant getting measured for a wheelchair, but things have greatly advanced since then Since 2003 we have raised about $26,500 thanks to YOU! We are hoping to reach $28K this year. As of today, we have been sponsored for over $1,000 as a team. I would estimate that TBD has been responsible for close to 75% of the funds raised in the past. Please support me by clicking on FAMILY ROCKS!! Any amount helps! 100% of your donation goes to the MS Society. God Bless and Thank you all! Rockpile Quote
Augie Posted May 3 Posted May 3 I’m really happy to hear that treatment has improved that much. My mother was diagnosed back in the 60’s and it was a dark part of our family history. She really did have something wrong with her, but it wasn’t MS. Still, the initial diagnosis truly freaked her out from what I hear. Nice to learn the research is paying off. Quote
rockpile Posted May 4 Author Posted May 4 17 hours ago, Augie said: I’m really happy to hear that treatment has improved that much. My mother was diagnosed back in the 60’s and it was a dark part of our family history. She really did have something wrong with her, but it wasn’t MS. Still, the initial diagnosis truly freaked her out from what I hear. Nice to learn the research is paying off. It freaked me out when I was diagnosed in the 90's. I remembered being a kid seeing an adult who was really suffering from the effects of MS. At first I thought my life was over - and I still had four kids at home. I was lucky there was a treatment for my type of MS, that mostly slowed me down. I would periodically get an "attack" but they would hit me with IV steroids and Prednisone to put it back in remission. 1 Quote
rockpile Posted May 5 Author Posted May 5 This is Gianna and me getting ready to do the MS walk several years ago. She is 9 years old now and will be with us at the MS Walk again! 2 Quote
rockpile Posted June 6 Author Posted June 6 YOU DID IT! The MS Walk was in Canandaigua on Sunday May 19th at Sonnenberg Gardens. We surpassed our goal of $1500 because of our many generous sponsors. I want to sincerely thank YOU for your kindness. The weather was great for a walk in the beautiful gardens, and we ventured down to the lake / pier to chill afterwards. Again, thank you! Rockpile: $ 1,525 Family Rocks Team: $ 100 Total 2024 $1625 Total Sponsors Since 2004: $ 29,596 Donors: IF I MISSED ANYONE, please let me know. Thank You: Lou P Karen R Donald D Julie L John N Marcie D Kevin N * TBD Margie Hart Patrick H GG * TBD AiO * TBD Tim F * TBD ? H J G Deb L Diane * TBD Todd * TBD Bob B Darlene M Trevor W Jay R * TBD Jack * TBD 1 Quote
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