MS and Me Stories

Shea Tagilala and the lion within

Shea Tagilala was suddenly paralysed with MS at just 23 but found the lion within to rebuild her life and develop her artistic talents.

Shane ran after Katie was diagnosed with MS

Shane found a reason to run Auckland's Round the Bays event after his partner Katie was diagnosed with MS

Rochelle’s emotional rollercoaster

The emotional rollercoaster that is navigating a life-changing MS diagnosis has both challenged and strengthened Rochelle

Sam’s MS journey

Comedian Sam Smith embarks on a journey of discovery about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and meets others at various stages of the disease

Becoming a Peer Support Volunteer, Debbie Thomas

Debbie Thomas, one of our Peer Support Volunteers, explains the importance of her "second family" who understand what it is to experience MS

Becoming a Peer Support Volunteer, Amit

Amit shares his experiences with MS and explains how a diagnosis is not the end. MS Auckland supported him through his journey and now he gives support back to others.

Funnyman Sam Smith shares his MS story

When comedian Sam Smith was diagnosed with MS he thought his whole world would turn upside down.

Adrienne Bebbington’s Legacy

Adrienne Bebbington, living with multiple sclerosis, left a legacy behind to help others living with MS when she passed away in December 2021.

Comedians make light of their MS journey

MS Auckland Ambassador and comedian Sam Smith talked to other comedians about living with MS and got into some very funny conversations.

Andrew Coe and Volunteering

Andrew is a familiar face at MS Auckland, in the office and at events, always there to count on. He tells us his inspiration for volunteering.

Clare Lawler shares her MS Journey

A diagnosis of MS is make or break – I was broken for the first year. Then I decided that enough is enough. I want to do something more with my life.

Steve Keys and his MS Story

Steve Keys looks like a regular Kiwi guy. He sounds like a regular Kiwi guy. But he’s a man with a couple of problems: one he is happy to have, the other, well, perhaps not so much.