Fighting Multiple Sclerosis One Step At A Time

$45 donated

Given by 3 generous donors in one year

I am raising money, through donations or sponsorship to help Mastering Mountains support others with MS, just as they have helped me.

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For Marlene Hessing, the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis originally meant no cure and no medicines. She was told it would only get worse and that she would end up in a wheelchair. She proved them wrong.

Now, almost 20 years later, Marlene has taken control of her MS and is determined and strong. She has left her wheelchair behind and after a time with a trolly and cane, she now walks unaided. Even though she still finds walking and balancing a challenge, she doesn’t want it to stop her from achieving her goals.

With help from Mastering Mountains grant, Marlene is receiving one on one personal training sessions with Counter Punch Parkinson’s to help her build her strength, balance, coordination and stamina in order for her to achieve her goals. Counter Punch Parkinson’s is a rehabilitation service designed for people with neurological conditions.

Marlene is set on achieving the levels of strength and fitness she needs to complete the Goat Island Walkway (2 hour rounds trip) and Tiritiri Mantangi Island Walk ( 2 hour walk) with the help of Parkinson’s Counter Punch and MitoQ.

Please Donate or help Sponsor Marlene on her Journey as she helps to raise money for Mastering Mountains, so that they can help more people like Marlene.