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Jack Osbourne says he has multiple sclerosis
June 18, 2012 12:17 AM
NEW YORK (AP) - New father Jack Osbourne is facing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. The former reality star and son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne revealed his health crisis in an interview with People released Sunday. He told the magazine he was angry and frustrated when he found out,... more » -
A carnival fundraiser
August 26, 2011 7:58 PM
Expect to see everything from balloons and pony rides to bounce houses and climbing walls on Sunday, August 28 at the Grace Fund's 7th annual fundraiser called "A Family afFaire." Over the last six years the organization has raised and granted over $600,000 to those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis,... more » -
Walking towards a cure
May 7, 2011 4:05 PM
People of all ages came to show their support for those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the annual Walk MS Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National MS Society event in Monument Valley Park this morning. News First 5's, Rob Quirk, emceed the event and walked the walk in support of... more » -
The 2011 Walk MS is underway in Monument Valley Park
May 7, 2011 12:25 PM
The Walk MS event kicked off early this morning with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. Hundreds of people flocked to Monument Valley Park to participate. News First 5's, Rob Quirk, kicked off the event with opening remarks. Adults, kids, dogs were among the hoards walking in either the... more » -
FDA gives approval for new MS drug
September 22, 2010 1:04 PM
U.S. government health regulators have approved the first pill to treat the underlying causes of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating nervous system disorder that has traditionally been treated with injectable drugs. The Food and Drug Administration approved Swiss drugmaker Novartis' treatment Gilenya to reduce relapses in patients with multiple sclerosis,... more » -
Researchers make huge asthma discovery
July 23, 2010 9:45 AM
There is new hope for millions of asthma sufferers. Researchers are on the verge of a major breakthrough that could make inhalers a thing of the past. Dr. David Farrar and his research team at the University of Texas Southwestern discovered that Interferon, an immune system protein already... more » -
Cyclists visit 62 cities nationwide for MS
July 6, 2010 7:00 PM
Not many people can say they've biked across the country, but a group of 25-cyclists is attempting to do just that! Inspired by his mom, Donald Fraser has put together a band of bikers, "Bike The US for MS." This group of 25-cyclists is out to raise money and awareness... more » -
Colorado Springs walkers pound the pavement for MS
May 8, 2010 6:27 PM
It's second nature for the people Colorado Springs to give back abundantly to those in need. Hundreds of dedicated racers hit the pavement Saturday morning for the Wells Fargo Multiple Sclerosis Walk. Currently, Colorado has one of the highest incidences of multiple sclerosis in the nation; Colorado's Multiple... more »
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