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February 1st, 2011 – I began having vision problems in my left eye and a few days later, it got drastically worse. I went to the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary’s […]
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I have never been a person that likes to sit still; I don’t even like going to the movies. If it was up to me, I would run from location […]
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My life changed eleven years ago when I was diagnosed with NMO. To this day, I still have moments where I reflect back on my story and feel every ounce […]
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Join us in black-tie attire for a roaring 20’s affair! The 2nd Annual NMO Awareness Gala Saturday, March 25, 2017 Mandarin Oriental, Grand Ballroom for the benefit of: The Sumaira […]
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Since she already had been diagnosed with lupus, Raynaud syndrome, and Sjogren’s syndrome, Adria didn’t think much about the tingling in her hands that started in February of 2016. Besides, […]
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I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in November 2013. My symptoms started June of that year with my toes going numb, shortly after returning from a cruise […]
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ADELAIDE Her mother, dying on the bed next to her, asked Adelaide for a sip of water. As Adelaide moved to get up, the left side of her body felt […]
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My name is Ashlee. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I’m not really sure where to begin and I’ve never publicly shared my NMO story before […]
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One morning in October of 2013, I remember feeling a sharp pain in my right eye when I would try to read and the letters were very blurry. It was […]
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On March 5, 2016, The Sumaira Foundation hosted its 1st Annual NMO Awareness Gala at The Liberty Hotel Ballroom. We’re proud to declare this event as a huge success and share […]
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