Being diagnosed with MS as a teen
Join Shannan as she shares her valuable insight into being a teenager with MS. Shannan shares her tips on juggling MS and being a teenager; from telling her friends about her diagnosis to managing her studies.
Join Paralympic bronze medallist, Janine Watson as she shares her inspiring story of taking up Taekwondo after being diagnosed with MS at the age of 25. Janine will describe how she has managed to stay active throughout her MS journey, and how she motivates herself to break down barriers that people with MS face every day.
Published September 2022
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