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February 16, 2021 – The Sumaira Foundation for NMO (TSF) is pleased to announce the Light the Way Forward Grant made possible by a research grant from Viela Bio. Viela Bio is establishing the Light the Way Forward Grant to fuel research aimed to improve understanding of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and positively impact […]
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My name is Sherry. My experience with my disease is a little different and backwards… I was taking care of my father who had MS for many years and experienced sporadic health issues but never at the same time. I began to notice that these issues were becoming increasingly worse, with more signs and symptoms […]
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This disease began with hiccups and vomiting 25+ times a day. I was certain that I had gotten food poisoning or had the flu. Later, I learned that things would get much worse before they got better. I could no longer work because it was difficult for me to even get out of bed. After […]
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Thank you to our fabulous guests, featured speakers Drs. Dean Cestari and Marcelo Matiello, Chef Bouley + the Bouley Culinary Team for helping us raise NMO awareness us at The Chef + The Doctor on Wednesday, January 17th in New York City! Click here to view the full gallery of photos by the incredibly talented […]
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“The Chef + The Doctor” at Bouley Botanical (Tribeca, NYC) Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:30PM Nutritive Cuisine, Eyesight, and the Central Nervous System: An Evening with Dr. Dean Cestari, Dr. Marcelo Matiello & This experience, curated to help generate awareness for NMOSD and The Sumaira Foundation for NMO, will feature a presentation by two world-renowned experts– Dr. […]
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On August 20, 2015, we were delighted to host our 2nd fundraiser on the 22nd floor of the iconic Empire State Building at the Linkedin headquarters in New York City. With over 50 guests in attendance, dressed in their best, this event as a GREAT SUCCESS! We were able to raise $2,650 that will be […]
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When 25-year-old Sumaira Ahmed got a call from her doctor’s officelast May, she was shattered by the troubling news. “You don’t have cancer,” said a voice from the other end. In normal circumstances, this would be considered good news—but not for this Boston resident. “I was lying on the floor, broken, crying over why I […]
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Join us for an evening of cocktails, networking and awareness of Neuromyelitis Optica on Thursday, August 20th at the monumental Empire State Building. The ticket cost will cover entry, drinks, appetizers and a swag bag. We hope to see you there! Dress to impress. To purchase tickets, click link below. Space is limited! See you […]
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