I sat down with Nancy Davis for my radio show, and we chatted about MS, Gala, and the Forum coming up. It's my favorite forum ever and psyched to go see everyone this Saturday.
Here are my memories from last year attending the Gala 2017. Very empowering to see everyone stepping up to help find us a cure!
Belle of the Ball
at least for one night.
MS Advocates: @Longhaulpaul & @thegirlwithMS |
MS Advocates: Caroline Craven & David Osmond |
The actual money raised for Nancy Davis' Center without Walls MS Research is not yet known, but one car went for $290,000 at the silent auction. Wowza!
My escorts were amazing. As the MS took hold of my legs and made me weeble and wobble, out of the blue came an arm and a voice, "Here, walk with me." Whew! I thought for sure I'd topple over at any moment. And who was this voice? None other than MS advocate Paul Pelland, aka @longhaulpaul. Well this was convenient. Two MS advocates walking the orange carpet. Woot woot! Yes, we are in La La Land.
And then walks down David Osmond, who I got to meet on the phone during an interview a few months ago. But we had not met in person. Finally! And well worth the wait. David who lives with MS does so much to help build awareness.

When Chicago is playing for a private party at the Beverly Hilton a good time can be expected. Add the bonus of Quincy Jones, David Foster and Siedah Garrett. It was the tops!
The MS community is family. The hope and inspiration found at the MS Forum is contagious and is greatly appreciated by this MS patient.
A lot of great information was shared by the MS Forum.
The panel included medical specialists: Peter Calabresi, M.D., Adam Kaplin, M.D., Ph.D, David Hafler, M.D., Daniel Pelletier, M.D., Nancy L. Sicotte, M.D., Emmanuelle L. Waubant, M.D., Ph.D., Howard Weiner, M.D., Vijayshree Yadav, M.D.
Claudia Hurry Hill, living with MS for over 32 years, was the moderator. More on the forum to come.
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Several friends and family in the industry suggested looking at Rent the Runway. After a simple search, several orange gowns were found. And while my body is usually quite easy to fit, the thought of not being able to try it on was a concern. So a dress that fit easy and was soft and fluid would be perfect. And a dress in a softer shade of orange would be even better. It did not take long for RTR to produce the perfect dress. Easy to wear, and comfortable! Thank you RTR and Solani dresses for this optimum look.
A friend and I hit the stores. She's also my stylist and I highly recommend her. Contact me and I'll connect you two. We hit almost every TJ Maxx, Ross, Zara and H&M within a ten mile radius and found everything we needed and wanted. We even found back-up options and a back up dress incase they are needed. Whew. This is coming together quickly and easily.
The Gala was extraordinaire! Of course staying at the Beverly Hilton is a treat in itself. Love this place.
After a lovely day, and an even lovelier evening of food, drink and good cheer, this Girl with MS is inspired and energized.
I can not thank Nancy Davis enough for all she does to help everyone with MS. The research provided by her fundraising is invaluable to our wellbeing.
#takethatMS
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