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Nancy Mairs (née Smith; July 23, 1943 – December 3, 2016) was an author who wrote about diverse topics, including spirituality, women's issues and her experiences living with multiple sclerosis. Life
This is a list of notable people with multiple sclerosis, a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. [1] This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals , resulting in a range of signs and symptoms , including physical, mental , and ...
Irma Resendez (born August 3, 1961) is an American advocate and author who founded the bilingual multiple sclerosis non-profit organization Familia Unida Living with MS in 1998. In 2005, Resendez served as a commissioner on disabilities for the city of Los Angeles .
So Lucky: A Novel is an autobiographical novel [1] by Nicola Griffith, published May 15, 2018 by MCD x FSG Originals.The book follows Mara Tagarelli as she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and must step down from her role as director for a multi-million AIDS organization.
Stats at Basketball Reference Chris Wright (born November 4, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Basket Zaragoza of the Spanish Liga ACB . When he played for the Dallas Mavericks in 2013, he became the first known player in NBA history to have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis .
This includes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive bulbar palsy (PBP), pseudobulbar palsy, progressive muscular atrophy (PMA), primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and monomelic amyotrophy (MMA), as well as some rarer variants resembling ALS.
In 1969, he took over at fullback after the retirement of Don Perkins, posting a career-high 818 rushing yards, while scoring 2 touchdowns and forming one of the league's best running back duos with Calvin Hill. In 1970, with the arrival of rookie Duane Thomas, he tallied 126 carries for 507 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Living Proof is a documentary directed by Matt Embry, released in 2017. The documentary explores Embry's story of living Multiple sclerosis (MS). Embry visits several MS patients and learns about their lifestyle changes and the progression of the autoimmune disease.