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My name is Shanice. I was born and raised in Jamaica and now reside in Toronto in Canada. I am a second-year medical student aspiring to be a physician in […]
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September 21, 2021 — The Sumaira Foundation for NMO is pleased to welcome Stephanie Hamzo to its board of directors. Stephanie Hamzo With a true passion for patients, and dedication […]
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My name is Mary Lou Gallegos. I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I am the co-owner/founder of SA Perks L.L.C Detox Juices and Tonics. I am […]
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August 16, 2021 – The Sumaira Foundation for NMO is pleased to welcome Elena Grebenciucova, MD to its medical advisory board. Elena Grebenciucova, MD Dr. Elena Grebenciucova is a neuro-immunologist […]
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On July 21, 2021, we gathered in person to celebrate 7 years of illuminating the darkness of neuromyelitis optica in Boston. With your support, we were able to raise over […]
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My first NMO symptoms hit three years ago when I was 9; I’m 12 now. To be fully transparent, I don’t actually fully remember that time very clearly. In January […]
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My name is Allison and I am a married, busy mom of three children (17, 12 & 12 years old). My NMO journey started approximately seven years ago, when I […]
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November 25, 2020 — The Sumaira Foundation for NMO is pleased to present “Understanding the Canadian NMOSD Journey”, a 6-part live webinar series featuring Canadian patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and […]
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On the evening of Sunday, 17th January 2010, my mother was putting up a fight with my brothers and I to go to bed while we were chasing each other […]
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My name is AnneMarie and my journey with NMO began in 2002 when I was just 16 years old… One April morning, I woke up with a stabbing pain in […]
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