Founder's Blog #03

Hello,

What a fantastic month it has been for Sportin MS. I have seen such love and commitment from people helping me and therefore also helping the Ryan Centre for MS. I am very hopeful and confident that we will continue to go from strength to strength.

I met a lovely lady at the beginning of my journey who has been diagnosed with MS for a much longer period than myself, and she had decided not to share her news with anybody – including her family. Being on the opposite end of the spectrum, I know that my way is not for everybody, however I cannot emphasize enough, the positive support and love I have received as a result of establishing this charitable organisation. I have had a challenging month and Sportin MS has got me through that – definitely! The trial drug that I am on; I cannot be sure what effect it has had on the progression of my disease but I can tell you, just as everything becomes a little bit more difficult physically, I am reminded that everybody around me cares, emotionally. And just to refer back to my son’s quote “this is a mental disease, way before it becomes a physical disease, Mama”. This is where Sportin MS has saved me – simply because I don’t need to ask for support, it’s always there for me, whenever I need it. To any other MS sufferers, I hope that you can draw from my experience and find comfort or perhaps connect with me and get in touch.

On a separate positive note, my Christmas tree is up, the festive season is coming, along with all my children – what more is there? I love my husband, I love my family.

Lots of love,

Antoinette