b'MS Focus ActivitiesGiving BackFrom Bracelets to Footsteps Fundraising walk in the Greyhawk community raises nearly $1,500My name is Diane Nguyen, but Im knownto feel that way. I genuinely believe no one as Didi. I wanted to share about the two mostshould ever walk alone in their journey. recent fundraisers I did to help raise donations2. How did your plan to give back work? andproceedsforMSFocus:theMultipleI considered ways I could give back to my Sclerosis Foundation. In 2024, for World MSpeers. I know from experience that we MSers Day, I hand-made bracelets with the Sarocaoften face difficulties obtaining medical care, family that said, Beat MS TGT (together) andequipment, and necessities at times. I conducted soldmorethan$500worthofbracelets.extensive research on the types of MS foundations Friends, family, coworkers, and peers from alland societies that interested me. I chose to over the nation purchased these bracelets tofundraise for MS Focus primarily because the support the ght against MS. All proceeds fromproceeds and donations go directly to the needs the sale of these bracelets went to MS Focus.of the MS patients. Unfortunately, now, to obtain On May 31, I created my very own fundraisingnecessities, funds are needed. I thought of walk in the Greyhawk Community. We hadthings I could make or sell that would entice vendors, a bounce house, a DJ, free snacks,or pique interest among others. info packets, refreshments, and raffle prizes3. What was the most challenging part from local businesses for the event. We raisedof this project? $1,489 in proceeds for MS Focus. Time would be the most challenging part. 1. What inspired you to help people with MS? There is never enough time in a day. I worked I was diagnosed with a rare subtype of MShard to make those bracelets, even staying up in the wee hours of the morning. The bracelets called tumefactive multiple sclerosis back inmeant so much to me as I personalized them 2018, and although I had a fantastic supportall (with a different charm, bead, etc.), and system, I felt alone. I felt alone because MSI wanted the recipient to know how much I is rare in the Asian American community,appreciate them for purchasing one. Not a lot and I didnt know anyone who had it. Thereofpeopleknow,butthroughoutthewalk was limited information available on TMSplanningprocess,I wastransitioningtoa back then, and still to this day. I promisednew MS medication, and it caused me to be myselfthatonceIgotbetterandstable,Iextremely fatigued. I was also battling a are-up would spread both awareness about MS andand ghting infections. But I was determined TMS. Additionally, I understand how lonelyto make the walk happen, and I did. I always the journey can be, and I dont ever want otherssay, mind over matter. 22 msfocusmagazine.org'