09/26/2025
That’s our girl!
Meet Darcie, one of our MS Read-a-Thon Ambassadors!
“In the early days of my MS journey, I pushed through my symptoms and pretended I was ok. But now as a mom of three, I’ve learned that I need to slow down and reduce stress where I can.
If I’m not up to certain things, the kids are happy to cuddle up and read with me instead. My husband has been my biggest support, encouraging me to be open about my symptoms rather than hiding them. My kids have also been incredible. They’re my little superheroes and love to help find my cane when I misplace it, fill my vitamin organizer, bring me a blanket, or give me a hug when I need it.
On one particularly bad day, my daughter held my hand as I struggled to walk from the barn to the house. She was young and full of questions because she couldn’t see my ‘owies,’ as she called them. That moment inspired me to write My Mom is NOT a Superhero, a book that helps explain MS and invisible illness to kids. The response has been heartwarming, with families connecting to the message that just because someone looks ok, it doesn’t mean they are.
Writing has become a new passion of mine and being involved in MS Read-a-Thon has given me purpose again. Encouraging other parents and children to participate in MS Read-a-Thon is important to me because it’s a wonderful way to get kids reading while teaching them about kindness, compassion, and helping others.”
– Darcie, diagnosed in 2013, MS Read-a-Thon Ambassador
Support Darcie’s journey by registering for MS Read-a-Thon today: bit.ly/4nO1hbT
