I have been remiss in helping the MS Society but Saturday reminded me why I should.
I have a male friend from college who has MS - he's now in a wheelchair, living with his folks, and not doing awesome in PA
Saturday was a symposium at UT Southwestern Dallas - impressive facility. The Neurotherapeutic folks were out in force - gathering literature and information. I chatted with doctors, nurses, physical assistants, therapists, etc. - all folks interested in helping others.
The energy level was high and I felt that these folks would read the literature I handed them and use the information to help those affected with this disease. There is not a cure YET, but research and medicine keep gaining ground.
hope.......
that's a positive step
You did your part that day.
ReplyDeleteVolunteering is rewarding on so many levels.
this was a good morning
DeleteVolunteering sure is grand with something like that. Hopefully a cure will come for many a disease in our lifetime.
ReplyDeletea huge part of MS dollars goes toward research
DeleteGood to volunteer. I do hope a cure will be found. It can be so debiliting of a disease.
ReplyDeleteBetty
it affects people so differently.
DeleteHi Joanne - yes it's always good to learn more, keep up to date, and appreciate what those with 'diseases' go through ... I went to see a friend with Motor Neurone Disease having respite at the local hospice ... thankfully he's well looked after, appreciates where he's at ... and we had a good laugh and natter ... makes all the difference.
ReplyDeleteVolunteering and helping ... essentials in life .. cheers Hilary
thanks. Indeed some folks go through quite a struggle
DeleteIt's a disease close to my heart. I should really get myself in gear to fund raise. Who knows what could be achieved with the right money and resources.
ReplyDeletethey offer a lot of exercise programs for free to folks in the area with MS. That helps them a lot since they spend money on medicines that are so expensive
DeleteMost rewarding helping people worse off than us. You did a grand job Joanne.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
thanks. I always learn something
DeleteGood for you!!! I should really look for volunteer opportunities but it's hard for an introvert.
ReplyDeleteI was partnered with another woman so we could help each other. It was nice to chat
DeleteThank you for your volunteer work for such a worthy cause. My sister-in-law has MS and is in a wheelchair also. She has suffered with this disease for many years.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that. So many new meds help newly diagnosed but it is tough for those who've had it longer
DeleteGreat job! Rewarding helping people who need it. Fingers crossed the cure will be found within our generation.
ReplyDeleteMuch progress is made over the 10-15 years I've volunteered. But always more to do
DeleteI didn't know you were involved with the MS society. Good for you. I used to host a monthly meeting for MS patients. More of a support group get-together kind of thing. I supplied drinks and a dessert, and they brought a brown bag from home or fast-food restaurant. This is such a devastating disease, and even today, getting a definitive diagnosis takes way too long, and treatments are way too iffy. But it's a lot better than it used to be.
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