This week I had the amazing opportunity to speak the Atlantic WAMS Gala. About 150 people majority of them women attended this great event which has raised thousands of dollars for the MS Society.
For me to speak in front of that many people is a big deal for someone who was shy and basically a mute for most of her life(not really a mute lol) but public speaking was never my thing.
It wasn’t until I realized there was something bigger than myself that I was passionate about and that I wanted to speak about. This thing was MS. At the WAMS gala I told my MS story.
Having MS sucks. It’s not a big deal until it is and there are things you want to do but can’t because you are too tired. I don’t know why I have MS. I don’t know when a relapse may happen. So I accept it and deal with things as they come.
I thought it was important to speak at the WAMS Gala because I know I’m resilient because I have been through the ringer and back and and keep going. I want to be a leader and a mentor to others who may need a friend to lean on.
I have rearranged my life around MS. It is a bit of a pain. But I’m ok with all of this, partly because I don’t have a choice other than to accept it, but also because I am okay. I try to maintain a positive attitude because that makes me who I am.
I am so thankful for all those who attended, the sponsors and those who donated items to the WAMS Gala. The money goes towards research that can help people like me.
The keynote speaker at the event was Jennifer Gillivan who is the President of the IWK Health Centre Foundation in Halifax NS. She spoke about feminism and making the point as women we need to ask questions. It was truly an honour to hear her speak.
Still smiling,
C
Edited by Aaron Andreino
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