Posted by: The Sumaira Foundation in NMO, Patient, Voices of NMO
December of 2020 started perfectly. I recently accepted my first job offer after completing my undergraduate degree and anticipated my start date in the new year… In the second week of the month, I fell ill to what I thought was the stomach flu. I was soon rushed to the hospital after extreme nausea refused […]
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My name is Shekita Green and I have neuromyelitis optica. I am the mother of two teenagers, the wife of an Army vet and an entrepreneur. In my “past life”, I was a person who was heavily obsessed with working. I don’t know what it was, but work gave me life. No one should have […]
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Jarrie grew up on a farm and declares himself a simple man. I think otherwise. I think Jarrie is a man for whom love is simply enough. Jarrie married his high school sweetheart, Donna, on Valentine’s Day in 1975. She died on New Year’s Day in 2021. Donna’s health began to deteriorate when she contracted […]
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My name is Shanice. I was born and raised in Jamaica and now reside in Toronto in Canada. I am a second-year medical student aspiring to be a physician in obstetrics/gynecology. I have always considered myself to be a very healthy individual with a very pepping personality. When I started medical school in 2017 in […]
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September 21, 2021 — The Sumaira Foundation for NMO is pleased to welcome Stephanie Hamzo to its board of directors. Stephanie Hamzo With a true passion for patients, and dedication to connecting patients/caregivers in need of resources and support, Stephanie Hamzo has built her career in rare and ultra-rare disease communities. Throughout many roles she […]
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My name is Mary Lou Gallegos. I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I am the co-owner/founder of SA Perks L.L.C Detox Juices and Tonics. I am the mother of four amazing children as well as a step daughter. In addition to that, I have four adorable grandchildren. I am a wife […]
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August 16, 2021 – The Sumaira Foundation for NMO is pleased to welcome Elena Grebenciucova, MD to its medical advisory board. Elena Grebenciucova, MD Dr. Elena Grebenciucova is a neuro-immunologist and NMO specialist at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. She was initially trained in neurology at the University of Chicago and completed her neuro-immunology fellowship, […]
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On July 21, 2021, we gathered in person to celebrate 7 years of illuminating the darkness of neuromyelitis optica in Boston. With your support, we were able to raise over $22,000 to fund NMO/MOG-AD research! Cheers to more years of impact. See you at our 5th Annual NMO Awareness Gala set to take place in […]
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My name is Allison and I am a married, busy mom of three children (17, 12 & 12 years old). My NMO journey started approximately seven years ago, when I was dealing with my husband’sunexpected open heart surgery and the passing of my mother… My body just wasn’t right; everything was off and out of […]
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November 25, 2020 — The Sumaira Foundation for NMO is pleased to present “Understanding the Canadian NMOSD Journey”, a 6-part live webinar series featuring Canadian patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates in which a variety of disease-related topics will be discussed. Our premiere webinar will feature the nation’s first NMOSD patient who successfully gave birth […]
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