03/06/2026
Some moments are too big for words… but this one deserves every single one.
At the Orange Gala on Saturday night, I had the privilege of standing beside someone who has been part of MS Moments since the very beginning — my friend, my constant, and one of the strongest forces behind our mission: Chris Klocke.
For 11 years, Chris has shown up with love, loyalty, grit, and a heart that never stops giving. Together, we built MS Moments from an idea into a community… into a family. When I think about why MS Moments still stands, why it continues to grow, and why we’ve been able to make life a little lighter for so many Iowa families living with MS, Chris is one of the biggest reasons.
So it was one of the greatest honors of my life to officially recognize her with a title that reflects everything she has poured into this organization:
✨ Chair and Board Member Emeritus ✨
— forever keeping her legacy as the ultimate MS Moments founder, advocate, and partner in this mission.
But even more than that… she is my best friend. My steady place. My person who has walked beside me through the highs, the heartbreaks, the rebuilds, and the victories — always with grace and love.
Chris, thank you for believing in MS Moments.
Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for giving 11 years of your heart so that families living with MS could feel supported, seen, and lifted.
Your fingerprints are on everything we’ve built.
And your legacy will forever be part of who we are.
I love you, my friend. Here’s to the next chapter — still side by side. 🧡✨