The MS Project is a collection of things created to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Consisting of a book, a website, apparel, and an iPhone app these elements work together to bring more attention to the disease, teach people, and create a strong community.
The book – scheduled for release on March 14th, 2011 is a collection of stories written by people afflicted by Multiple Sclerosis, or who have loved ones afflicted. This book is meant to be informational regarding the disease as experienced by real people and to showcase the amazing strength people find when facing adversity.
The iPhone app – is a tool to create awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Connected to The MS Project website the app will include a feed from the blog to provide access to the MS community and a wealth of knowledge. The app is schedule for release March 14th, 2011.
The website – is a social networking site where people passionate about raising awareness for the disease can become members and get to know one another. The goal is to create a community to provide support, awareness, and motivation to people within and outside the community. You can currently access the website at http://www.themsproject.com.
The MS Project, the book, is now available for pre- purchase at 25% off at The MS Project website or Amazon.
About Laina Turner-Molaski:
Laina Turner-Molaski, is a businesswoman, mom, author, professor and consultant.
“The MS Project” is her fourth book. Human Resource and Retail Management Specializations in the School of Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Turner-Molaski is also an author of both fiction and non-fiction and a business consultant.
Thanks so much for this post. I have friends that suffer from this disease. I will pass this info to them as well. I sure they have amazing stories to tell about their illness.
Wonderful!!! Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you for allowing me to share in this…
Cindy
I found your link through Book Blogs on the forum “Any New Bloggers?” and had to comment. My mother has MS. She was diagnosed when I was 18. It wasn’t easy, nor does it have a happy ending after placing years of strain on our relationship from the mental affects of the disease. The physical limitations and pain is one thing, but dealing with the mental and often verbal abuse is another. Many don’t think of it as neurological, only a physical disease.
I could write a book just about life dealing with her and when she worked for the Los Angeles Chapter of the National MS Society.
Laina, So good to find you and your work! This is a wonderful way to raise awareness about MS. Can’t wait to share all you are doing with my husband, Tim, who has MS. Many blessings, Dawn
Every little bit helps
My husband has MS and even though it has had a major impact on our lives, we remain happy and optimistic. Everyday I am thankful that I have this wonderful person in my life. There are lots of things he can’t do anymore, but MS has not taken away his best qualities. He is a loving husband, faithful friend and a real funny guy who is always learning and growing. Happy to share more, visit our blog: http://healthyhappyandenabled.blogspot.com/
Having a good spirit is sometimes the best thing.
Hello,
Life Interrupteda, It’s Not All About Me is a helpful read for MS patients, their friends and family. This self-help memoir was written to help patients, spouses, family members, caregivers and friends deal more positively with the stresses put on one’s relationships as a result of life being interrupted by MS. A great book for building, strengthening and repairing a loving relationship. Visit http://www.lifeinterrupted-nolonger.com to order your signed copy of this wonderful book written by, columnist motivational speaker and host of the blog talk radio show “Winning Life through Pain” heard at http://www.RSDcoachlive.com every Tuesday at 2 PM Eastern. All shows are archived so you can listen at your convenience.
God bless,
Chris
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Laina,
You are doing the MS community a great service. I’d like to share this MS research page with you. It notes that the cause of MS may be from bad chemistries occurring in the gut that affect the entire vascular, microbial, immune, and neurological systems. Take a look here http://nubiome.com/blog/cutting-edge-multiple-sclerosis-research/ .
A shortcoming of medical research so far is that each branch of medicine (neurology, immunology, cardiology, etc.) is often compartmentalized into silos with little cross-communication. From these MS discoveries discussed on the page, it shows that scientists need to look outside the central nervous system to find the root causes and therapies of the “incurable” neurological diseases. The lack of this cross-pollenating activity is one of many reasons why MS and other neurological conditions have not yet been cured. However, this new announcement will surely accelerate new research and treatments for MS. For the researchers who pay attention to the evidence, it will have an impact on reaching the cure.
Thanks for the sahre. I have posted it on my blog about MS. http://www.themsproject.com