My Run for MS

[YankeeVol]

With Freaks permission of course

Most of you don't know but my father was diagnosed with MS a few years ago at the age of 42. He can still walk at this time but has trouble and it's not getting better. I'd like for him to be able to walk and play with my children. I do a lot of running (marathon's and such) and have decided to do one for MS research. I will be doing the Palmetto Half Marathon Palmetto Half Marathon | Columbia, SC on April 14th and try to raise awareness about MS. The following link is for my fundraising page for the National MS Society. Any help would be greatly appreciated, even a nickel. Thanks.

National MS Society: Do It Yourself Fundraising

 

[Rockytoptn83]

My husband was diagnosed with MS in 2009. Best wishes to your Dad, and good luck with the race!

 

[pualsline]

Good luck sir

 

[JayVols]

I was diagnosed with MS July 2, 2004. I am 40 now. My dad had the disease for 17 years also. He passed away 10 days after my diagnosis. I never told him. I participated in a video project for the National MS Society in March 2010. I still teach and coach girls high school softball although I did have to retire from my D Coordinator's position after 15 years coaching high school football. The heat really gets me, and August 3-a-days are brutal on healthy folks. I am still very fortunate to be almost 8 years into this and do as well as I do. God bless you and your dad. Never give up the fight. Always keep moving forward. Here's a link to the video project. There are 9 other videoes of amazingly inspirational people that participated in the project with me. We did this to help others like us. It's tough, but one can never give in. Always keep fighting. Once again, may God bless and keep you and your family!

We Keep Moving : National MS Society

My video is week 1. Hope this helps. Let me know if you would like contact info. I am happy to help any way I can.

 

[WA_Vol]

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
I have an aunt who has had that for around 30 years.

 

[JustFunnN'Orange]

I was diagnosed with MS July 2, 2004. I am 40 now. My dad had the disease for 17 years also. He passed away 10 days after my diagnosis. I never told him. I participated in a video project for the National MS Society in March 2010. I still teach and coach girls high school softball although I did have to retire from my D Coordinator's position after 15 years coaching high school football. The heat really gets me, and August 3-a-days are brutal on healthy folks. I am still very fortunate to be almost 8 years into this and do as well as I do. God bless you and your dad. Never give up the fight. Always keep moving forward. Here's a link to the video project. There are 9 other videoes of amazingly inspirational people that participated in the project with me. We did this to help others like us. It's tough, but one can never give in. Always keep fighting. Once again, may God bless and keep you and your family!

We Keep Moving : National MS Society

My video is week 1. Hope this helps. Let me know if you would like contact info. I am happy to help any way I can.

God Bless You fellow Vol. I sure admire your attitude!

 

[MRobVFL]

I was diagnosed with MS July 2, 2004. I am 40 now. My dad had the disease for 17 years also. He passed away 10 days after my diagnosis. I never told him. I participated in a video project for the National MS Society in March 2010. I still teach and coach girls high school softball although I did have to retire from my D Coordinator's position after 15 years coaching high school football. The heat really gets me, and August 3-a-days are brutal on healthy folks. I am still very fortunate to be almost 8 years into this and do as well as I do. God bless you and your dad. Never give up the fight. Always keep moving forward. Here's a link to the video project. There are 9 other videoes of amazingly inspirational people that participated in the project with me. We did this to help others like us. It's tough, but one can never give in. Always keep fighting. Once again, may God bless and keep you and your family!

We Keep Moving : National MS Society

My video is week 1. Hope this helps. Let me know if you would like contact info. I am happy to help any way I can.

Go Falcons

 

[Vols4us]

I was diagnosed with MS July 2, 2004. I am 40 now. My dad had the disease for 17 years also. He passed away 10 days after my diagnosis. I never told him. I participated in a video project for the National MS Society in March 2010. I still teach and coach girls high school softball although I did have to retire from my D Coordinator's position after 15 years coaching high school football. The heat really gets me, and August 3-a-days are brutal on healthy folks. I am still very fortunate to be almost 8 years into this and do as well as I do. God bless you and your dad. Never give up the fight. Always keep moving forward. Here's a link to the video project. There are 9 other videoes of amazingly inspirational people that participated in the project with me. We did this to help others like us. It's tough, but one can never give in. Always keep fighting. Once again, may God bless and keep you and your family!

We Keep Moving : National MS Society

My video is week 1. Hope this helps. Let me know if you would like contact info. I am happy to help any way I can.

You and the OP have inspired me to do better for those suffering from this disease. Thank you for sharing. May the Lord's peace and healing be in you and your families' lives.

 

[YorkVol]

My father-in-law has been dealing with his MS for over 30 years now, so I know what you are going through. Hang in there, good luck on the run, you'll have my support.

 

[JayVols]

Go Falcons

Hey, thanks. You a fellow Falcon or just from the area?

Thanks for all the kind words from all, but this is Yankee's thread and I don't want to hijack it. If possible support him in his efforts to raise money to help eradicate this debilitating disease. It is a very worthy cause. Again, hang tough Yankee. Thanks for your willingness to serve and help others.

 

[vollygirl]

Donated.

 

[JayVols]

Donated.

Thanks Volly. God bless.

 

[Georgia Peach]

You have my support Yankee. My mom has MS. Fortunately it was found early on but it was painful for her beforehand. She has to take these unpleasant shots every night but she is well. Having done a marathon myself I can say it is a wonderful experience. Doing it for a good cause is even better. Best of luck to you!
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[Orangeslice13]

With Freaks permission of course

Most of you don't know but my father was diagnosed with MS a few years ago at the age of 42. He can still walk at this time but has trouble and it's not getting better. I'd like for him to be able to walk and play with my children. I do a lot of running (marathon's and such) and have decided to do one for MS research. I will be doing the Palmetto Half Marathon Palmetto Half Marathon | Columbia, SC on April 14th and try to raise awareness about MS. The following link is for my fundraising page for the National MS Society. Any help would be greatly appreciated, even a nickel. Thanks.

National MS Society: Do It Yourself Fundraising

My sister in law died at the age of 46 from MS. She struggled with it the entire time I knew her. They are so much better at treatment now. We (the OS13 crew) will be praying for your father.

 

[rockytopcowboy]

With Freaks permission of course

Most of you don't know but my father was diagnosed with MS a few years ago at the age of 42. He can still walk at this time but has trouble and it's not getting better. I'd like for him to be able to walk and play with my children. I do a lot of running (marathon's and such) and have decided to do one for MS research. I will be doing the Palmetto Half Marathon Palmetto Half Marathon | Columbia, SC on April 14th and try to raise awareness about MS. The following link is for my fundraising page for the National MS Society. Any help would be greatly appreciated, even a nickel. Thanks.

National MS Society: Do It Yourself Fundraising

I will love to donate! My wife and I both have M.S. She was diagnosed in 2002 1 month before our wedding, and I was diagnosed 2008. It affects the entire right side of her body. Walking is a real chore and it is assisted by use of a cane. Lord willing she is still able to work. She is a LPN here in Chattanooga. She has always said that she does not have time for M.S. That is what makes it so hard to watch. She also uses a power chair to go to UT football games with me.
As far as I am concerned, it only affects my balance for now. It has progressed real slowly so far. My biggest fear is for me to be able to take care of her.

Thank you and everyone that can for any donation.

GO BIG ORANGE!!!

 

[bigorangeman]

My wife was diagnosed with MS in 2005 its a real gut check to go into the Shepherd Center and see all the people affected by it. Makes me feel guilty to taking my health for granted.
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[Bigun]

My wife was diagnosed with MS in 1996 but said she could remember symptoms as far back as 92-93.

My Mother in Law has it as well but hers is far more severe. She has the progressive kind that keeps getting worse while we are fortunate that my wife has relapsing/remitting. She gets very frustrated with it being fatigued all the time and not being able to do things with the kids she wants to do. She takes an IV steriod treatment once a month to help along with the shots and regular meds.

Thank you for doing this.

 

[dr. moreau]

Please don't give any money to the MS society.

I was diagnosed with MS over 15 years ago. Since my diagnosis I have limited my total daily fat intake to 20 grams, as recommended by my neurologist. I have had no further relapses, and I am still employed full time. No one can tell that I have MS. I have never used any of the MS drugs.

It was first noted that a low fat diet might help MS when the rates of MS relapses decreased in the countries overrun by the Germans in WWII. The Germans had stolen most of the fatty foods for themselves. Starting in 1950 Dr. Roy Swank placed a group of MS patients on a relatively low fat diet (not as low as mine). After 34 years of followup he noted that the patients who followed his diet who were caught early only had a 5% death rate from MS, whereas those that did not follow the diet had an over than 80% mortality.

The MS society has never supported using diet to treat MS, even though they have no evidence that shows that the diet does not work. They only use drugs as recommended treatment, refusing to test any non-drug treatments. In my opinion, the MS society is nothing more than the marketing wing of the pharmaceutical industry.

Others who use diet to control their MS include Ann Romney (Mitt's wife), Montel Williams, and Donny Osmond's nephew. Doctors who promote dietary treatment of MS include John McDougall, George Jelinek, and Terry Wahls.

 

[JayVols]

Please don't give any money to the MS society.

I was diagnosed with MS over 15 years ago. Since my diagnosis I have limited my total daily fat intake to 20 grams, as recommended by my neurologist. I have had no further relapses, and I am still employed full time. No one can tell that I have MS. I have never used any of the MS drugs.

It was first noted that a low fat diet might help MS when the rates of MS relapses decreased in the countries overrun by the Germans in WWII. The Germans had stolen most of the fatty foods for themselves. Starting in 1950 Dr. Roy Swank placed a group of MS patients on a relatively low fat diet (not as low as mine). After 34 years of followup he noted that the patients who followed his diet who were caught early only had a 5% death rate from MS, whereas those that did not follow the diet had an over than 80% mortality.

The MS society has never supported using diet to treat MS, even though they have no evidence that shows that the diet does not work. They only use drugs as recommended treatment, refusing to test any non-drug treatments. In my opinion, the MS society is nothing more than the marketing wing of the pharmaceutical industry.

Others who use diet to control their MS include Ann Romney (Mitt's wife), Montel Williams, and Donny Osmond's nephew. Doctors who promote dietary treatment of MS include John McDougall, George Jelinek, and Terry Wahls.

Not the place for this, imo. Start your own thread. Don't take a dump on how Yankee chooses to honor and support his dad. Bad taste at the least. Glad you are relapse free. Great news, but the MS Society has funded more research for treatments and they lead in funding to find a cure. They help support MS patients with mobility aides, education, emotional support, and a myriad of other non drug related programs. I speak at MS functions often. I have never spoke on behalf of any pharmecutical company. I speak in the hopes of giving those with MS some hope, support, and to ecourage them to keep fighting. I, too still work full time and coach high school sports. I do not get paid a cent by the MS Society. It's all voluntary. This is a fine organization that has helped millions not just by funding research, but also in providing emotional support for those that receive this emotionally and typically devastating diagnosis. Again, I am very pleased that you are doing well, and hope you continue to do so. I would just hope that you excercise a little more tact in the future.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

Count me in Yankee Vol. Glad to help support a good cause.

 

[dr. moreau]

JayVols,
I am sorry if I offended you. I am just trying to pass on the information my neurologist gave me, that diet can control MS. I hate to see others suffer when there is a free and very effective treatment available. I have never joined the society, since my neurologist warned me to stay away from it when I was diagnosed. In the past I noted that the society seemed to be trying to keep MS patients from changing their diets, and I could not understand their stance.
Are you watching your fat intake? If not, please do so.

 

[JayVols]

JayVols,
I am sorry if I offended you. I am just trying to pass on the information my neurologist gave me, that diet can control MS. I hate to see others suffer when there is a free and very effective treatment available. I have never joined the society, since my neurologist warned me to stay away from it when I was diagnosed. In the past I noted that the society seemed to be trying to keep MS patients from changing their diets, and I could not understand their stance.
Are you watching your fat intake? If not, please do so.

I wasn't offended and have no problem with you expressing your views. Your post seemed a bit condescending rather than an attempt to offer an alternative way to cope with MS. It also came across as you discouraging folks to help the OP support and honor his father the way he has chosen. I more than understand how he feels. My dad had the disease for 17 years. He passed away July 12, 2004 from complications caused by MS. I received my diagnosis 10 days prior to my dad's passing. He was in the hospital under comfort measure treatment only because there was nothing the doctors could do for him. I never told my dad. If I mistook the intentions of your post, apologies. Again, my objections was directed more towards method rather than message. I just know how Yankee feels in regards to his dad. I do what I do what I do in relation to the MS Society not because I have the disease, but due to the fact that I want to pay tribute to my dad's memory. He possessed the most optimistic attitude and displayed a super-human fighting spirit even at the end of his life. If I did anything less, I would be dishonoring the example that was his life.:hi:

 

[YankeeVol]

Thanks for those that donated. With everyone's help I was able to raise $2,650 for MS. My goal was $2,000. I ran the half marathon in 1:42:17.

Thanks again, it's greatly, greatly appreciated.

 

[VolsByNature]

MS sucks, my dad has it and it has pretty much crippled his leg. Seems like it's getting pretty common now days

 

[vollygirl]

That's awesome Yank! Good job!