2009 South Australia Go For Gold Winners
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Mark was diagnosed with MS in 2002, which has created challenges in his life such as fatigue and short-term memory problems, as well as difficulty mobilising and transferring. |
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Stephen was diagnosed with MS in 2004 and is as a result of the disease is now blind and confined to a wheelchair. He lives with his wife Sharon and 13 year old daughter Cassie. |
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Joanna is 33 years of age and was first diagnosed with MS in 1998. She also suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Despite her health challenges Joanna is very positive about her future. |
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Kristine was diagnosed with MS in 2003, and since her symptoms have increased she has had more difficulty getting around and being able to socialize. |
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John was diagnosed with MS in 2000 and lives in Spalding with his partner, Lyn. John took a little while to adjust to his changed circumstances, and was looking for reasons – why me? |
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In April 2000 Sheryl was diagnosed with secondary progressive MS. Her symptoms have resulted in painful spasms, a deterioration in her mobility, difficulties with transfers, and frequent falls. |
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Sue has been a paraplegic since an accident in 1976 when aged 19, however she was also diagnosed with MS in 1999 which presented her with a new challenge. |
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Samantha first experienced MS symptoms when she was 18 years old, and since that time her health and mobility have deteriorated to the point where she can no longer walk far or stand for long periods. |
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Judy Munro has been an MS sufferer for nearly 20 years and lives in Naracoorte. The MS affects particularly her left leg making it very heavy to lift, and causing a problem with her shoes. |