LAFF With Your Love

09/24/2025

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Remember back in the day when Michael Jackson said he had vitiligo and nobody believed him? That collective dismissal set back vitiligo research, advocacy an...

09/05/2025

🌟 Your Voice Matters: Perspectives on Living with MS 🌟

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is giving our community an important opportunity to be heard. On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the FDA and researchers will gather for the “Shaping Tomorrow Together” meeting to listen directly to people living with MS, as well as their families, partners, and caregivers. 💜

👉 This survey is your chance to share your experiences — the symptoms you face, how MS impacts daily life, and what treatments or supports make a difference.
👉 Your story can help shape the future of MS therapies and influence decisions made by the FDA, medical developers, and researchers.

At Laff With Your Love, we believe in the power of laughter, love, and community. 💕 Your perspective can shine light on what truly matters and help create better support for everyone affected by MS.

📝 Take the survey here:
https://s.alchemer.com/s3/Perspectives-on-MS?utm_source=imt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fy25_newsletter_sep_1_fy25

📅 Interim results will be shared at the October 29th meeting, with a final public report available for the MS community.

Together, we can turn voices into action, and action into change. ✨

Perspectives on Living with MS.

09/03/2025

🧡New research on MS shows it may be one disease that changes over time—not separate types. This could mean faster diagnoses + more personalized care in the future.

Yes, the unknowns of MS are overwhelming, and reading about new findings isn’t always easy, yet knowledge brings hope. Through it all, I continue to have faith beyond all understanding 🙏🏾. This is one more step toward clarity, better care, and maybe one day, a cure.

Let’s keep walking together with hope, humor, and love. 🧡

The National MS Society is the leading resource for MS research, education, and support. See how we drive progress to change the world for people affected by MS.

08/27/2025

“I remember when I was first diagnosed with MS, doctors were talking about ‘multiple viruses’ as possible causes. What exactly did that mean—and where were these viruses coming from? For me, it was confusing. I’ve always been cautious about certain medications and treatments, especially since my family deals with a lot of gastrointestinal issues—but this new research gave me pause and actually felt like a breakthrough moment.”

Here’s what recent science is showing:

Gut Bacteria Likely Linked to MS in Twin Study
• A landmark twin study, part of the Munich MS Twin Study, analyzed identical twins where only one twin had MS. This setup allowed researchers to control for genetics and early environment while comparing guts.  
• They found over 50 gut bacteria with different levels between MS-affected twins and their healthy siblings—especially within the Firmicutes group, including Anaerotruncus colihominis and Eisenbergiella tayi. 
• Most compellingly, when researchers transferred small-intestine microbiota from MS-affected twins into germ-free mice prone to MS-like disease, those mice developed disease at significantly higher rates, especially female mice, mirroring human MS trends. 

Why It Matters

This isn’t just about association—it shows a functional role of gut bacteria in potentially triggering MS-like disease. Findings point to two specific bacterial types—Lachnoclostridium and Eisenbergiella, which may disrupt gut barrier integrity, feed on mucus when fiber is low, and set off immune reactions tied to MS. 

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Why I Found This Eye-Opening
• Finding MS tied to gut bacteria felt more tangible than the vague idea of “multiple viruses.” It’s something we can picture—and potentially influence with diet, wellness, and future therapies.
• With my family’s gastrointestinal history, the connection between gut health and immune response hits home. It’s reassuring to see research exploring what we can understand and, maybe one day, influence.

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• “This research gives me hope and a new lens to view MS—and encourages broader conversation about how gut health, nutrition, and the microbiome may one day lead to better understanding, earlier detection, or even new treatments.”
• Consider inviting others to learn more: “Let’s keep exploring how lifestyle and biology intersect in MS—and support research that could lead us forward.”

The National MS Society is the leading resource for MS research, education, and support. See how we drive progress to change the world for people affected by MS.

03/14/2025

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Happy MS Awareness Month 🧡, friends! It may sound odd, but this is one of my favorite months all year because I get to spread awareness about MS + share pro...

03/10/2025

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03/01/2025

02/26/2025

Meet the Laff With Your Love planning committee.

Laff With Your Love Gala 2025, the annual Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser was a night of elegance, laughter, Love, and support. We appreciate all who refused to let a snowy night stop them from becoming a part of our growing community of support.