From across the Lone Star Chapter, persons affected by MS are raising their voices and sharing their stories. Read their personal insights and share their Story Cards with others:
"When my husband and I said the vows 'in sickness and health' 30 years ago, we had no idea that MS would be our silent partner."
Kim and Gary Campbell
Austin
"For me, MS is invisible. I have no physical symptoms, which means that I live with MS as an odd, ever-present secret."
Andrea Carter-Virtanen
Richmond
"My sister, Kim, was diagnosed with MS in 1991. My entire family lives with her MS."
Linda Coker
Austin
"I built my own ramp using the last money from my savings."
Marilyn Eanes
Nacogdoches
"My 13-year-old son Bryce was diagnosed with MS in August 2008. He is my only child."
Tracy Penley
Azle
"Since my diagnosis, my life has changed drastically."
Paul Pryor
Big Spring
"I strive to be fearless despite being fearful."
Rana Russell
New Braunfels
"It seems like our numbers are growing. I run into so many people that have been affected by MS, either themselves or in their family."
Sgt. Preston Walker
Ft. Worth
"My mom has been my primary caregiver since I exhibited my first symptoms of MS."
Sarah Westgaard
Irving
"Before MS, I spent 8 years developing handicap-accessible spaces to help my clients achieve their goals. After my diagnosis, I realized that I would be relying on the same kind of spaces I had designed for others."
Heather Zidle
Irving
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