MEET THE PANEL
Hear how these Kansas City professionals help their clients gain optimal health.
DEE JEFFERIES
Massage Therapists
STEFAAN JEFFERSON
Human Biomechanics Specialists
REBECCA OAKMAN
Celebrity Chef
JOHN JONES
Chiropractor
TOYIA MAYS
Yoruba Herbalist
HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
HOW MS IS DIAGNOSED:
There Is no single test that can diagnose MS. MS symptoms are variable & unpredictable no two people have exactly the same symptoms. The process of diagnosis can take months, in some cases years, & is often referred to as 'limbo-land'.
THE COST Of
LIVING WITH MS?
The medical costs associated
with living with MS is $65,612 more than medical costs for individuals who do not have MS. The annual costs to individuals
on an MS disease-modifying therapy ranging from
$57,202 to $92,719,
depending on their age & gender.
MINORITIES &
CHRONIC DISEASE:
Minorities, including Black, Hispanic, & Native American people, are up to two times more likely than white people to have major long-term conditions.
3 WOMEN NAVIGATING MS
Although we share the same diagnosis our journeys have been unique.
Through numerous peaks and valleys in our individual experiences, we each stay curious and proactive in our healthcare journey to define what wellness looks like.
DEBORAH MAXWELL
Diagnosed May 2004 at age 39
TAMARA MAXWELL
Diagnosed Sept 2012 at age 39
KEYONNA RENEA
Diagnosed Oct 2017 at age 33
WE GIVE DIFFERENTLY
Donate directly to those affected with MS and other chronic conditions.
Most fundraisers funnel the bulk of their donations to research
(and we're grateful) with a smaller portion going directly to those affected.
Help us disrupt the pattern of overlooking the day-to-day need
for funds and resources to those living with life-changing conditions.
