It has been quite some time since I have made contact with you regarding my fight with Multiple Sclerosis; however I have profound reasoning to “ping” you again.  I found that in my fight with MS, lies strength; and the almighty has given me strength to fight back in an exceptional way.   In the fall of 2000, I was diagnosed with MS, and at that time, I thought life was over.  I had no sign as to what was happening to my body, so I felt like life was close to its end for me.  I suffered severely with head tremors, full blindness and excruciating pain all over my body.  Moreover, I felt that no one understood what I had undergone because my family and friends had never heard of Multiple Sclerosis. 

Over the past seven years, I have thought of the toll that MS seizes over my entire lifestyle.  I had been on the road to success with my career as a professional singer and a high contributor to the U.S Dept. of Defense community.  Yet and still there is no gratification that fulfills me more than helping others to avoid confusion and anxiety that I experienced when I was diagnosed.  So incredibly one night as I laid down to rest, I thought of a wonderful way to stand tall for other sufferers and myself!

Since its inception, the Stomp MS Foundation, Inc. and I have been full speed ahead with sharing with my friends, family and community the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis.  In my heart, I know that there is a cure for auto immune diseases and my sole purpose is to assist researchers, and provide ample resources for people that suffer with MS. 

I have family members that suffer from MS, and they do not know what treatments are accessible to them.  Some of my friends do not like to talk about MS and avoid treatment, but I would like to embrace the newly diagnosed persons and encourage them to keep fighting!  Sometimes a medical doctor can not offer the TLC that we need, and perhaps it takes family and friends to embrace the sufferers.  Additionally, can you tell me when MS Awareness Month is? - - I am sure you can’t, but my Foundation will sound the voice so that you are fully aware of what is disturbing our society every sixty (60) minutes.

         In your spare time, please check out the Stomp MS Foundation, Inc. website and envision ways in which you can lend a hand with the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.  It may be participating in our events, a small donation, buying an awareness bracelet, inviting the organization to speak with support groups, or simply signing the guestbook to show your gratitude.

         Please share with your pool of associates and friends as it may change the lives of many or just one individual!

         As a MS sufferer myself, it is my duty as well as the staff’s purpose to support our community and citizens suffering with MS.  Sometimes it may take a hug; and at times it may take a little pain now and again.  However, the fight has just begun and it ends at the Stomp MS Foundation, Inc! 

Thankfully,

Tamika Myers

Stomp MS Foundation, Inc.