My Story

The Disease

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. The exact cause is not known, but is believed to be an autoimmune disorder.

MS can progress differently in each person and over time, the disease can cause damage to the nervous system, fatigue, balance problems, numbness and muscle weakness.

These can make it challenging to maintain an active lifestyle, affecting the person’s ability to concentrate, remember, and learn.

The uncertainty of when symptoms will occur and how they will progress, it’s a source of stress and anxiety.

MS can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. It can affect your friends and loved ones, in my case, my mum.

The Journey

She was diagnosed with MS after my childbirth and she coped by seeking medical treatment and support from her close family.

Over time she had to make adjustments to her daily life to manage her symptoms. Living with MS required ongoing medical care, including medications and regular check-ups.

My mum’s motivation to keep fighting comes from her desire to live a full and meaningful life despite her condition, and her determination to not let MS define her.

Her drive to continuously persevere in her exercises regardless of her discomfort has been a source of inspiration and motivation for myself.

Being involved in her condition has made me think hard how to help and support not only her, but people with this illness.

The Marathon

This is where I became inspired to do something extraordinary, to push myself to take part in the London Marathon and raise money for MS.

Commitment and dedication have been key to achieve this goal. There were times when motivation was low, or when the training schedule felt overwhelming, but my mum kept supporting me, showing me how to persevere together.

Running a marathon is a significant physical and mental challenge, knowing she continues to fight daily it’s my main source of motivation to prepare for such an event.

The preparation it’s not only about running, but a combination of a healthy diet, hydration, strength, stretches, and most important of all, mental strength.

To add all this training into my daily life, required resolve, discipline, dedication and persistence.

The Fundraising

By participating in the London Marathon and raising funds for the MS Society, I am not only challenging myself physically but also making a difference in the lives of people affected by MS.

My fundraising target is to achieve £2,000 which will go towards Lab equipment and research to better understand and treat MS. They are crucial for testing ideas about potential ways to treat the condition.

Every contribution counts and can make a difference in the lives of those living with MS.

Thank you all for your support!

Let’s stop MS together!