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Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Comin' Atcha!

On April 19th I'm participating in the MS walk for the second year and I'm excited! Team Comin' Atcha! will be enthusiastic and accompanied by a puppy. We will also eat as much free food as possible. If you're only going to to donate to one cause, pick this one! Donations of $20 or more get a tax credit, but every little bit helps. If you'd like to pledge me or my team clickhere and search Rebecca Wood. Help me raise some sweet cash for MS research and supporting people with MS and their families! Since being diagnosed three years ago (in June) I figure if I walk now, maybe when I need it the funds will be there for me and my support network.

From the MS Society of Canada website:

What is multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system — the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the protective myelin covering of the central nervous system, causing inflammation and often destroying the myelin in patches. In its most common form, MS has well defined attacks followed by complete or partial recovery. The severity of MS, progression and specific symptoms cannot be predicted at the time of diagnosis.

Who gets multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis can occur at any age. It is usually diagnosed between the ages of 15 to 40, during the career and family building years. It can make its first appearance in young children and in older adults. MS is more than three times as likely to occur in women than in men and is seen most commonly in people of northern European background.

What are some common MS symptoms?

MS symptoms are unpredictable and vary greatly from person to person. Symptoms may include: vision disturbances such as double or blurred vision; extreme fatigue; loss of balance; problems with coordination; stiffness of muscles; speech problems; bladder and bowel problems; short-term memory problems, and even partial or complete paralysis. Please keep in mind, not all people with MS will experience all symptoms and often the symptoms will improve during periods of remission.

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