There are many celebrities with MS. Some celebrities with Multiple Sclerosis include guitarist James LaRocca, screenwriter Michael Blake, race car driver Rich Warden, Dino Ferrari of Ferrari automobiles, basketball player Henry Steele, Beach Boy percussionist Jackie Bertone, Civil Rights activist Jacqueline Creed Archer, J.K Rowling’s mother Anne Volant Rowling, singer Denise Davis, and magician Wayne Dobson. Another well-known name among the list of famous people with MS is Montel Williams. He has started a fund for MS patients, which has donated a lot of money towards research for a cure of this disease. Another celebrity, Judy Finelli, created a calendar from which the sales of go towards MS research and to scientists who are dedicated to finding the cure for this difficult illness.
What is important to remember is when the patients are diagnosed with this type of a disease it is not just they who are affected, but also their families and communities. The lives of family members, friends, coworkers, and caregivers are all affected by this difficult ailment. However, it also important to keep in mind that people who have MS can share their stories and experiences, in order to support others through such volunteer work, assist with fundraising events, and can do as much as possible to spread information about MS to whoever is interested.
Many celebrities who have MS are seen using a wheelchair or with some other aid for increased mobility. However, even when it comes to famous people with MS, such an image is a false one. Many people who are afflicted by MS have no problem walking or performing and in fact many such celebrities can continue working for a very long time without telling any of their audiences about their diagnosis. There are a lot more people with MS than the public knows due to the fact that this disease has symptoms that can go into remission for many years at a time and the person with such a disease can show no symptoms at all between relapses.
How to Volunteer with an MS Organization
Famous individuals with MS work to raise awareness of this illness by supporting various organizations that help MS patients. Doctors are a good first step for a newly diagnosed patient who may need to know where to go for help and where to find the nearest Multiple sclerosis group. Even if one is not available locally, it is possible to get in touch with people who are willing to help. There are many people who may have a friend or a family member who is diagnosed with MS who may need help or information with such a disease. There are also a multitude of websites online which offer a lot of information about MS as well as have ways to find a nearby support group. There are also possibilities of getting details on who to get in touch with to answer many commonly asked questions.
Celebrities with MS tend to provide aid to many such organizations. Celebrities with Multiple Sclerosis aim to help others who share their diagnosis and usually sponsor organizations that help MS patients get in touch with other MS patients and benefit from their experience with the same concerns and questions that they have. It is a lot easier for a MS patient to speak to someone who can truly understand what they are feeling and going through. For this reason, there are many organizations that try to help no matter where a patient lives and always offer someone that can talk to them.
