Courage in the Ring: MS Patient Fights for a Cure
08 Julio 2024 - 8:00AM
Meet Julia Campbell, a resilient patient confronting multiple
sclerosis (MS) head on since her diagnosis early last year. Despite
the challenges she’s faced, Julia refuses to let it define her.
Instead, she has stepped into the ring, quite literally, to
champion the cause of MS awareness and research.
On July 7, Julia participated in PUNCH OUT MS, an
event organized in support of London Health Sciences Foundation.
This event aims to raise crucial funds for the London Multiple
Sclerosis Clinic at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). To take
part in the event, boxers like Julia underwent a rigorous 12-week
boot camp to hone their skills before showcasing them in the
ring.
"Boxing, as a sport, embodies the relentless
struggle against a formidable opponent,” says Campbell. “Similarly,
Punch Out MS symbolizes the fight against the disease, showing the
courage and determination required by those battling MS each
day."
Julia's presence in the ring not only demonstrates
her fighting spirit against the disease every day but also stands
as a powerful symbol of her commitment to making a difference. She
aims to raise awareness about MS, emphasizing the pressing need for
greater research funding and the development of more accessible
treatment options.
“Every day I go to work at the Multiple Sclerosis
Clinic and see a number of patients,” says Dr. Juan Racosta,
neurologist and founder of Punch Out MS. “I think seeing them
fighting in their everyday lives has helped me to understand why we
need to celebrate the wins and there’s no better way to do that
than to punch out MS."
Dr. Racosta underscores the vital role of donors in
research, stating "Their contributions, free from specific agendas,
support the overarching goal of advancing the well-being of people
with multiple sclerosis through innovative studies and
discoveries."
Julia's participation symbolizes her unwavering
commitment to making a difference. By participating in this event,
she seeks to raise awareness about MS and emphasize the critical
need for enhanced research funding.
Contact:Jennifer BasaCommunications Officer, Media
and Internal CommunicationsLondon Health Sciences FoundationEmail:
jennifer.basa@lhsc.on.ca
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