Ursula Tolosa

Let’s go for a run 🏃‍♀️

This year I will be joining again the May 50K event organised by the MS International Federation together with Stichting MS Research and other international MS organisations to raise funds for MS research. I will be forever grateful for all the donations and support I got from so many of you last year. I am determined to run (instead of walk) 100 km this year during the month of May for this cause, which is so close to my heart and my health.

I was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) in October 2021 following an optic neuritis. It all came as a shock but also as a wake up call to teach me what truly mattered and to help me make the most of everyday. I hope my way of approaching this unexpected event in my life can serve others as an inspiration to face difficulties along their way, showing them that hard times can also lead to discover the best in us.

One year ago I was posting about this event with the uncertainty of how my year ahead would be like. I have been stable since then and I am thankful for everyday I wake up and my body can do what I always took for granted, accepting that perhaps tomorrow things might or might not be the same. I consider myself lucky, but many other people with MS cannot say the same unfortunately. It is important to raise awareness and funds for MS research and find a cure soon. That day is not far away, I know.

I wish my post in one year from now will say that I am not participating in the May 50K anymore because a cure to this desease has been found and affordable treatment is available worldwide, but meanwhile l will keep running 🏃‍♀️ 

Thank you for all your support 🧡

Ursula