Kelly Partete-Beccaccio's Story:

I’m raising money for MS Run The US

It is a relay across the United States to raise money for Multiple  Sclerosis. MS Run The US picks 21 people out of all those who apply; I went through 2 interviews to be selected. 

Ashley, the founder, lost her mom to MS and ran across the country to raise money to find a cure! I’ve been following the organization for a few years, and FINALLY, I decided, “Let’s do this!”

I was diagnosed with MS in July of 2017 and then with  Breast Cancer in August of 2020. I’ve always felt that there is a reason and a purpose. I’ve come to see and experience that everyone has a story. When you find that your story can help others or inspire people, that means everything! Also, I’ve realized … that there is always someone worse off than you!

MS is an auto-immune disease that attacks the nervous system. I have eight lesions on my brain and one on my spine. Most days, I start with extreme tingling in my hands and, at times, my feet; I have numbness in those areas as well. I often get the MS hug (body spasms in my chest and a burning that feels like I’m on fire), brain fog, stutter, and I can’t complete a thought.  But the biggest obstacle is the EXHAUSTION!! If you have MS, you know! It’s not a matter of going and taking a nap to recover; it’s a constant feeling of being exhausted. 

For me, I’m still able to do the things I love! 

I can still run, cycle, trail run, hike, and go to the gym! I’m not as fast as I used to be, but I still can! 

I’ve met so many who cannot. They must use walkers, wheelchairs, braces, or walking sticks. A lady who has MS and needs walking sticks to walk said, "You have to do this relay! Do it for us that can’t anymore!”

How could I NOT do it after that conversation??! So I applied! I went through the steps, and I’m honored to have been chosen!  Not only was I selected, but I was even more honored to be the one to Kick Off the relay !! 

I am running 26.2 miles every day for 6 days, which is 166 miles. I am starting on April 1, 2025, in Santa Monica, California. My segment goes to Barstow, CA. 

This cause motivates me every step of the way, and I hope to inspire you to join me in this journey. Whether donating or simply spreading the word, your support can make a difference. Together, we can push forward and help those affected by MS live better lives and prevent deaths. Every bit of help brings us closer to beating this disease, and I’m committed to raising as much as possible to make that impact.

Thank you for supporting me and this important cause!