My Roller Coaster, by Bailey a Contributing Writer 9:25 am Faces of MdDS 6.4.2024 My Roller Coaster, by Bailey From sick and lonely to validated and hopeful, Bailey’s experience with MdDS has been a roller coaster. At first depressed and looking for answers, now she says, “I hope to raise awareness and potentially help someone else on the same roller coaster.” Read her story! Read More
“Lost at Sea” by Desiree Meek MdDS Foundation 6:23 pm Raising Awareness, art, Faces of MdDS 3.26.2023 “Lost at Sea” by Desiree Meek Ten thoughtful images create the series “Lost at Sea” that tells a story of powering through the discouragement and darkness that so often come with having a chronic illness like MdDS. Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Your friendly gatekeeper, Brandy MdDS Foundation 1:34 pm Raising Awareness 6.21.2021 Volunteer Spotlight: Your friendly gatekeeper, Brandy Volunteering anywhere is a great use of time for anyone. If you can finish volunteering somewhere and know that you’ve impacted the life of anyone, personally it makes me feel really good. ~Brandy Read More
Shine a Light on MdDS MdDS Foundation 11:00 am Raising Awareness, Acknowledgment 5.21.2019 Shine a Light on MdDS Join us and “Shine a Light on MdDS.” Whether using social media, sending out educational brochures, or wearing MdDS apparel while you’re out-and-about, your help is vital to raising awareness of MdDS. Read More
Perfect for JAM. Perfect for You. MdDS Foundation 4:36 pm Raising Awareness 6.5.2017 Perfect for JAM. Perfect for You. Newly available, this bangle bracelet is perfect for raising awareness during June Awareness Month (JAM) or any time.The charm says, “Stop the Rock” and features an awareness ribbon in silver and blue, the colors for neurological diseases and disorders like MdDS. Feel free to change the charm’s blue background to your favorite color, and make […] Read More
JAM. Spread it! MdDS Foundation 6:00 am Raising Awareness 5.29.2017 JAM. Spread it! Did you know that June is our Awareness Month? Well, now you do and we’d like you to join us this JAM. MdDS Foundation informational brochures are a great way to spread the word and educate others about MdDS. To receive free brochures, send an email with your complete mailing address and quantity needed to […] Read More
The Foundation Educates Doctors MdDS Foundation 12:00 am Uncategorized 3.28.2017 The Foundation Educates Doctors The Foundation uses two simple yet effective tools to advocate for you, on your behalf. Upon your request Board President, Marilyn Josselyn, herself will mail out a letter to your doctor that introduces them to MdDS. This one page letter briefly describes MdDS, possible etiology and current research efforts.Click to view a sample: Letter for ProfessionalsThe […] Read More
Celeste’s Journey: a decade with MdDS MdDS Foundation 2:32 pm Faces of MdDS 6.15.2015 Celeste’s Journey: a decade with MdDS Celeste, a pastor’s wife, shared her history of remissions and relapses with us, and we’d like to share it with you. From 2003 through 2013, this is her case history. The following is something I wrote several years ago concerning my years with MdDS. I am sharing it here because many have asked questions. At the […] Read More
