“To me, MS research means a chance at finding a cure for, or improving the quality of life for those living with MS.
My hope for the future is that we find a way to halt the progression of the disease and reverse the damage already caused.
I stay connected to the MS community by attending MS Society information sessions, social gatherings, and fundraising events.”
– Gregory, diagnosed in 2007

“MS research, to me, means hope for all of the kiddos! I look at my family and would love for them to live in a world where they don't fear MS. I also hope, for myself, that I can live a long and healthy life without any deficits or pains.
I am proud to come from a country where so much great research is being done. I love to read all about the new theories and advancements in MS research; I'm also an MS Society ambassador and a support group facilitator.”
– Rachel, diagnosed in 2008

“I accepted my diagnosis with patience and humility. My path is to inspire others. That’s the ‘reason’ this happened. We can’t control everything in our lives. Some of us are diagnosed with MS, some of us are diagnosed with cancer. There are things that we can control like how we choose to move forward and what we decide to do with our diagnosis or whatever challenge comes our way."
– Melanie Bennett, diagnosed at age 30

“Researchers world-wide are closing in on mechanisms of repair in MS that will lead to therapies capable of halting the disease long-term and promoting meaningful recovery. It will happen. We will get there. Truth is, I’d walk away from it tomorrow if the work we were doing lacked integrity, didn’t ask big questions, or wasn’t focused on impacting lives. Science fails. Clinical trials fail. What drives me forward is that we are on the same team, and we have come a long way together in a relatively short period of time. Imagine what the next ten years will bring!”
– Dr. Jordan Warford, MS Bike Ambassador