My name is Shawn Feliciano Garber.
I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
in August of 2009. It was less than a month before my wedding. Although I didn’t know a lot about the
disease the diagnosis left me stunned. I wasn’t sure how that would affect my
outdoor spirit. I had always considered myself a healthy and adventurous
individual. Would I be wheelchair bound
or have limited physical access?
in August of 2009. It was less than a month before my wedding. Although I didn’t know a lot about the
disease the diagnosis left me stunned. I wasn’t sure how that would affect my
outdoor spirit. I had always considered myself a healthy and adventurous
individual. Would I be wheelchair bound
or have limited physical access?
After many trials and tribulations, I was finally able to
accept my diagnosis and overcome the side effects, of not only the medications,
but of the disease itself. I realized that I was still strong and had the fight
within me to deal with the multiple sclerosis and help others do so as well.
There would be many like myself who would face the same challenges.
accept my diagnosis and overcome the side effects, of not only the medications,
but of the disease itself. I realized that I was still strong and had the fight
within me to deal with the multiple sclerosis and help others do so as well.
There would be many like myself who would face the same challenges.
I am fortunate in that I have been fortunate to do and see a
lot in my life and those experiences have helped me reach out to others who
might not be so fortunate.
lot in my life and those experiences have helped me reach out to others who
might not be so fortunate.
The hiking of the Arizona Trail, 817 miles across the state
of Arizona, came about on one of our hikes through the Grand Canyon. My husband
Bob and I wanted to hike an area that would be accessible to others regardless
of physical limitations. The Trail can be segmented and its trails are
available to all.
of Arizona, came about on one of our hikes through the Grand Canyon. My husband
Bob and I wanted to hike an area that would be accessible to others regardless
of physical limitations. The Trail can be segmented and its trails are
available to all.
Why would I hike 817 miles?
Raise awareness within the general public. Multiple Sclerosis is often
ignored or misunderstood amongst the general public. It often brings stigmas
and prejudices because of a general lack of understanding. My main goal is to foster and encourage other
MS patients to find courage and resiliency in their individual battles against
Multiple Sclerosis. To fight and embark
on their individual “Big Hike”, whatever that might be.
Raise awareness within the general public. Multiple Sclerosis is often
ignored or misunderstood amongst the general public. It often brings stigmas
and prejudices because of a general lack of understanding. My main goal is to foster and encourage other
MS patients to find courage and resiliency in their individual battles against
Multiple Sclerosis. To fight and embark
on their individual “Big Hike”, whatever that might be.
During my hike, which will take 2-3 months and begins on
August 4th, 2012, we will also be raising funds for National MS Society; MSViews and News and future hikes for Hiking for Multiple Sclerosis.
August 4th, 2012, we will also be raising funds for National MS Society; MSViews and News and future hikes for Hiking for Multiple Sclerosis.
I am not a famous person but just someone who would like to
make a difference in the lives of others by helping others in their own
struggles. Ultimately, we each make an
impact not only in other’s lives but by bringing out the inherent happiness,
courage and strength within each other.
make a difference in the lives of others by helping others in their own
struggles. Ultimately, we each make an
impact not only in other’s lives but by bringing out the inherent happiness,
courage and strength within each other.
Donations can be
sent to:
sent to:
Send Checks to:
Hiking for Multiple Sclerosis
P.O. Box 236 Springville, Ut. 84663
OR go to: www.az817.org there is
also an option for paypal.
also an option for paypal.
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