Rachel Johnston’s Story

September 9, 2024 Blogs

Twenty two years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 17 years old. My name is Rachel Johnston and I am a communications and marketing professional living in Los Angeles, California.

Lisa McRipley’s Story

August 6, 2024 Blogs

Hello, I'm Lisa McRipley – a multiple sclerosis (MS) Activist, District Activist Leader, and former member of the Society's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Black MS Community Engagement Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Chapter Board of Trustees.

Harold Brown’s Story

July 8, 2024 Blogs

Hello, my name is Harold Brown, I am 78 years old and from Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to my retirement, I worked for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for 27 years and have since worked various jobs. Although I have these many great accomplishments, I unfortunately live with a number of health conditions which have made my life a little challenging at times.

Kaye Peterson’s Story

June 26, 2024 Blogs

Hello! My name is Kaye Peterson, I am 66 years old, from Lebanon, Kentucky, and am a retired librarian. I am a patient living with a few medical conditions, which have caused me to experience high cost prescription drugs. In 1983, I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In 2016, I survived a heart attack which followed with a diagnosis of polyneuropathy in 2024.

Kevin Baker’s Story

June 26, 2024 Blogs

Hi, my name is Kevin Baker and I am a 22 year old Theatrical Director and college student from Moscow, Idaho. Meaning that I do a little bit of engineering, a whole bunch of problem solving, and even more carpentry, along with the normal college student course work. But I also have to juggle with the challenges and struggles of living with Crohn’s disease since the age of 11 years old. 

Trevor Watts’s Story

May 30, 2024 Blogs

My name is Trevor Watts, and I reside in Roseburg, Oregon. I've led a fulfilling life, once a glazier by trade and now happily retired, dedicating my time to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. However, my health journey took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 62.

Deanna Robinson’s Story

May 30, 2024 Blogs

My name is Deanna Robinson, and I reside in Mazeppa, Minnesota. I've spent my career in court reporting, but my life took a challenging turn when I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 1999.

Wendy Spinner’s Story

May 30, 2024 Blogs

My name is Wendy Spinner and I am from Brentwood, New York. I am 72 years old and a retired legal professional who is recovering from a stroke that took place March 14, 2023.

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