Our dear friend Sarah was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 1.5 years ago.  The road to her actual diagnosis was complicated due to the fact that she underwent a total knee replacement in June (2016), as a result of several old soccer injuries. After almost a year of unanswered questions, knee pain/other symptoms masked by the knee surgery and her atypical recovery for a young, healthy and active individual, her surgeon referred her to a neurologist. After an MRI, Sarah was officially diagnosed with MS.

Sarah is a Michigan native, she moved to Denver about 7 years ago to enjoy all the beauty, weather and outdoor active lifestyle that Colorado has to offer. Sarah grew up playing soccer on various teams in metro Detroit and in high school. She then continued on to the collegiate level and played for University of Detroit Mercy, where she also pursued her dental hygienist degree. She is very passionate about her field and has been working as a hygienist in the Denver area since she moved here. She also coached club teams in Michigan and at Denver School of Science and Technology for the past few years. 

Despite all these significant life changes, Sarah has continued to stay positive throughout. The most debilitating symptoms that have impacted her day to day life are her bilateral leg weakness affecting her gait and balance. She has been prescribed the Bioness L300 go( http://l300go.com). 

"The award-winning L300 Go System is designed to help people with certain neurological conditions walk more naturally, with increased speed and improved balance. The L300’s advanced technology delivers programmed, low-level electrical stimulation to activate nerves and muscles that lift the foot, giving you the mobility to step back into life."

Although there is currently no cure for MS, there are various treatments and medications that can help alleviate the symptoms. It is evident that the Bioness brace will help Sarah with some of her more debilitating symptoms. Insurance does not cover the cost of this brace and other out of pocket expenses she will incur as a result of this chronic, progressive disease. She has taken out a personal loan via Care Credit to finance these costs. 

We are hopeful to reach our goal of raising $10,000 to fully fund the brace and other expenses that are most definitely on the horizon. 

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