My Story

In November 2022 I was faced with the life changing diagnosis of highly active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. For those that don't know about MS it is where the body's immune system attacks it's own nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord leading to a large variety of symptoms including changes in vision, balance, ability to walk, cognitive function and fatigue

Like all chronic diseases this took time to process and being stubborn, I decided not to let this diagnosis define me. I will be running the marathon to prove to myself and to others that although my body doesn't quite work as it should I can still do extraordinary things!! It may then not then come as a surprise that I am running for the MS trust as the guidance and support they provide to the 130,000 people diagnosed in the UK is invaluable.

About The MS Trust:

The MS Trust is a UK charity which is there to help everyone make sense of MS. We are here for everyone affected by MS, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. We're here today, tomorrow and every day after that.

We receive no government or NHS funding. It's only thanks to the generosity of our supporters that we're able to continue our work. 

Did you know:

£15 could pay for one of our information specialists to provide telephone support to a person with MS.

£100 could cover the cost to provide our Making Sense of MS guide to everybody diagnosed with MS in one week.

£411 could provide an MS specialist nurse with publications and factsheets to share with their patients for one year.

£1,765 could pay for a newly-appointed MS specialist nurse to receive foundation training in MS care, through the MS Trusts development module.