MS Walk

This weekend, I took part in the MultipleSclerosisRun/Walk in New York City. Working together with my sister, we managed to create a team of six members and raise over 10,000 dollars for the cause. The money we raised will help fund many young, aspiring scientific researchers on their journey to find a cure for MS, something that is highly sought after. Not only will the funds we raised bring a change, but the walk also serves as a way to bring the MS community together, by providing a space for people to share their stories and feel heard, seen, and understood. 

As someone who has grown up with a mother who is severely affected by MS, it was incredibly moving to see the amount of people that showed up to support the MS society, even if they had no personal connection to it. Seeing all of the people who came forward in solidarity was such an inspiring event, and I loved every second of it.

Over 1 million people in the U.S. are impacted by MS, and this walk is an excellent way to help bring attention to those people. Despite the lack of treatment and cures for MS, there are ways to make life with it more comfortable, with things such as adaptive clothing and equipment. These innovations, including clothing with magnets instead of buttons, zippers along the sides, and socks with extra grip, can significantly improve the everyday life of the user. Many people with MS are unaware of the garments that, with simple changes, have made life easier for people with similar mobile impediments across the globe. Check out this blog to learn more about adaptive clothing and this one that focuses on specific clothing types—topics that are scarcely talked about despite their importance.