Hi, I'm Emily and I'm 26 from London. I was recently diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS in July 2023 after experiencing several unexplained episodes of numbness and nerve pain over the last few years. 

It's definitely been a daunting time the last couple of months, but I'm determined to not let my diagnosis define me. Instead, I want to channel my energy into raising awareness and doing my bit to find a cure for such a horrible condition that affects myself and sadly so many other people!  

MS is a really unpredictable illness and no two people with MS have the same experiences and symptoms. There’s also a lot of misconceptions and awareness out there about MS, particularly among my age group which makes it a really lonely diagnosis. Currently there is no cure for MS, only treatment to reduce the risk of relapsing and delay the progression of the disease. There has been so much vital research in the last 20 years so all the donations will be so invaluable for helping to find a cure and improve treatment options. 

For this reason, I will be walking 10km with my family and friends at the MS Walk London 2023 to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for myself and others who are living with this diagnosis!

Any donations received will be really appreciated and if you would like to come along with us, please let me know! 

You can follow my journey & updates on Instagram: @emily.livingwithms

Love Emily xxx