MS is Kicking my Butt (help me kick back)

Hello all,

This is a difficult thing for me to share as I’ve always tried to manage things on my own, but lately, it’s become a lot heavier than I can carry alone.

I was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) after years of unexplained symptoms, and I’m currently in the middle of a flare that’s affecting my energy, mobility, and ability to function day to day. I’m about to start a new treatment called Briumvi, and while I’m hopeful it’ll help slow the disease down, the first few infusions are known to hit hard. I’ve heard from others that it can feel like a really bad flu; fever, body aches, exhaustion, and I’m preparing to need a few extra days off work to recover.

Right now, I’m working full-time and doing everything I can to manage things, but the financial pressure from medical costs and chronic illness has added up quickly. I’m also waiting to hear if my insurance will even cover the infusions, and if they don’t, it could become a huge expense.

I’ve set up this fundraiser to help cover:

• Medical bills related to my MS diagnosis and treatment

• Out-of-pocket costs for medication

• Support for basic living expenses if I need to take unpaid time off during infusion recovery

If you’re able to help or share this with someone who might, I’d be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for being part of my support system, it means more than I can ever say.

With love,

Kat