Understanding the course of Multiple Sclerosis is a complex and winding path. Brain and tissue donation offers doctors more opportunities to understand the course of the disease, and one day, find a cure.
The ultimate gift of brain and tissue donation is only overshadowed by the remarkable stories shared by our heroes' families. Learning about these donors from their loved ones is as inspirational as it is humbling.
In this space, we share the arresting descriptions and stories about our MS heroes. Across the board, these heroes embody spiritual resilience, unyielding optimism, and ardent generosity that we can all honor–not just for their gift of brain donation, but as beacons for a life well lived.
About the Hero Wall
Kathy Husby
As the eldest on her family’s farm, Kathy grew up to the beguiling song of the open plains and prairies of Vermillion, South Dakota. The possibilities just over the horizon called out to her in a jangle of rockin ', soulful tunes that characterized the late 60s. She caught the travel bug early, catapulting herself to Switzerland in an exchange program during her teacher training at college. Extending her adventure long past the program ended, it was eventually time to head home and liaise with fate.
Nicole
As a young woman, Nicole worked in real estate and ran maternity stores. She loved exercising and relished the joys and challenges of raising two young children. One morning upon waking, she was unable to empty her bladder, and was rushed to a hospital where she underwent extensive evaluation. She later recognized this as her first attack of a disease related to multiple sclerosis called Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, or NMOSD.
Robert Merritt
In Honor and Memory of Robert Merritt
Do not look back, except to learn.
Do not look forward, except to grow.
