Sharon

At 55, Sharon was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) - her first-ever MS diagnosis - at a time when she was working full-time in a demanding hospital admin role, performing as an award-winning traditional country music artist, and volunteering actively, especially with the elderly at her local RSL. She was living life flat out, with no time to take a break.

The diagnosis was a turning point. Sharon experienced a whirlwind of emotions - shock, relief, confusion, guilt, and grief. In the time since, Sharon has wrestled with escalating symptoms - from foot drop and fatigue to migraines, memory issues, and sensory challenges. The MS diagnosis answered a mystery of symptoms that she’d brushed off as stress or age.

Thanks to generous supporters like you, Sharon was able to receive help accessing the NDIS and assistance from MS Nurses. Your support has allowed her to receive essential mobility aids like a walker and an electric wheelchair, which enabled her to maintain independence.

“MS Queensland has been a lifeline for me. Through their help, I’ve been able to keep learning, accepting, and adjusting to life with a positive, can-do attitude.”

Through your support people like Sharon will know they can turn to MS Queensland for the guidance and assistance they need to navigate their individual MS journey.