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UCLA basketball player Blake Arnet lost his mom, Brigitte, to MS the summer before his junior year. This tragedy left Blake and his family inspired to help fight this disease in Brigitte’s honor. His background in basketball, sports coaching, and entrepreneurial talent helped him establish Dunk MS.
Join Jenn and Blake as they discuss the profound impact of losing a parent to MS at such a young age, how grief turned to inspiration, and what exciting things everyone can expect at Dunk MS 2024 on Saturday, May 18.


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Tim Coetzee, PhD, serves as the National MS Society’s Chief Advocacy, Services, and Science Officer. In this role, he leads the organization’s state and federal advocacy, educational, and support programs for people with MS and spearheads healthcare professional engagement and training and global research programs.


Join them as they discuss the society’s many services and programs, its search for new innovators to aid in groundbreaking research, and Tim’s own commitment to finding a cure for MS.


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Daniel Ontaneda, MD, PhD, FAAN, is a staff neurologist and Director of Research for the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, part of the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic.


Join them as they discuss the misdiagnosis of MS, gaps in current diagnostic criteria, and how artificial intelligence could be used to aid diagnostic accuracy.


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In June 2018, Todd went from building start-ups in Silicon Valley to becoming the primary caregiver of and patient advocate for his mom and subsequently his dad. In looking for support and resources, Todd saw a significant unmet need.


Join Jenn and Todd as they discuss the importance of creating resources solely for caregivers. They touch on what caregivers need, how they can get those needs met, and what inspired Todd to create My Care Friends — a free, comprehensive, and growing resource for caregivers, advocates, and family members.


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Award-winning actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler talks openly about living with multiple sclerosis, including her diagnosis at age 20 and her decision to keep it a secret for 16 years. She also shares what surprised her most once her diagnosis became public.


Neuroimmunologist, Dr. Sharon Stoll is both a practicing neurologist and scientist, creating the first intrathecal baclofen pump for severe MS-related spasticity. Dr. Stoll discusses symptom management and healthy living with MS and reveals something of her own strategies for the first time.


Join them for a candid discussion about overcoming everyday challenges and celebrating oneself in the midst of living with a chronic illness.


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After her MS diagnosis, Julie Stamm made it her mission to educate, support, and advocate for others battling chronic illnesses. After the birth of her son in 2016, Julie shifted her focus to supporting the children of parents with a chronic illness. Her children’s book entitled “Some Days: A Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom’s Chronic Illness” was created to normalize differing abilities and amplify how each of us can thrive in spite of our challenges.


Join them as they discuss Julie’s inspiration to normalize disability for children, her follow-up to her children’s book, and how she lives well with MS.


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