Give me Money
So, I am doing the MS Walk this year -- I hate begging for money so don't make me do it -- just go to the MS website at www.msandyou.org
and click on the Make a Donation link -- make sure to put my full name (Mandy Vlasz) in there.
For those of you who don't know, my brother Brock was diagnosed with MS about 3 years ago. He is 26 years old and, thankfully, has been able to manage his disease through medication. The MS Society is searching for a cure for this disease, and because of the Society already there have been unbelievable developments. But we still have a long way to go -- this is a disease that is largely misunderstood. If you'd like more info check out the website or email me.
And donate you cheap fuckers!!!!!!!!!
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is thought to be an autoimmune disease. The body's own defense system attacks myelin, the fatty substance that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord (the central nervous system). The damaged myelin may form scar tissue (sclerosis). Often the nerve fiber is also damaged. When any part of the myelin sheath or nerve fiber is damaged or destroyed, nerve impulses to and from the brain are distorted or interrupted, producing the various symptoms of MS.
MS is not a fatal disease. Individuals with MS have near-normal life expectancies. MS is not contagious and is not directly inherited. Most people with MS learn to cope with the disease, and live full, productive lives. There is currently no cure for the disease.
Edit: OK, I agree the system to donate is entirely too complicated. I'll figure out an easier way and will update in the AM. But thank you to all of you who have expressed interest!
and click on the Make a Donation link -- make sure to put my full name (Mandy Vlasz) in there.
For those of you who don't know, my brother Brock was diagnosed with MS about 3 years ago. He is 26 years old and, thankfully, has been able to manage his disease through medication. The MS Society is searching for a cure for this disease, and because of the Society already there have been unbelievable developments. But we still have a long way to go -- this is a disease that is largely misunderstood. If you'd like more info check out the website or email me.
And donate you cheap fuckers!!!!!!!!!
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is thought to be an autoimmune disease. The body's own defense system attacks myelin, the fatty substance that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord (the central nervous system). The damaged myelin may form scar tissue (sclerosis). Often the nerve fiber is also damaged. When any part of the myelin sheath or nerve fiber is damaged or destroyed, nerve impulses to and from the brain are distorted or interrupted, producing the various symptoms of MS.
MS is not a fatal disease. Individuals with MS have near-normal life expectancies. MS is not contagious and is not directly inherited. Most people with MS learn to cope with the disease, and live full, productive lives. There is currently no cure for the disease.
Edit: OK, I agree the system to donate is entirely too complicated. I'll figure out an easier way and will update in the AM. But thank you to all of you who have expressed interest!