Move it for MS: Your stories

Here we share the experiences of people with MS who have found that staying active has had a positive impact on their life.

Spencer's story

Spencer Bull was the vice-captain of the GB squad at last year's Invictus Games. In this video he talks about how exercise has helped him "take back control" following an MS diagnosis.

26 March 2019

How swimming has helped with my MS

Jennie Harrod writes about her journey with MS and how swimming has helped her, both mentally and physically.

1 April 2019

How keeping active helps with my MS symptoms

Fee was diagnosed with MS over 10 years ago. Here she tells us how her daily strength, balance and stretch exercises help with her MS symptoms.

18 February 2019

MS won’t stop me showjumping

When Laura Goodall was diagnosed with MS in 2015, she thought her showjumping days might be over. But, four years later, Laura is back competing across the country and has recently been accepted onto the British Showjumping Para team.

Wheelchair basketball

Jerry Burnie tells us how wheelchair basketball has helped with his MS.

4 February 2019

15 minutes with Sportswoman of the Year Trish Deykin

MS Trust supporter Trish Deykin was awarded The Times Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration for her amazing achievements in the triathlon. Trish tells us about her journey with MS and how staying active helps her deal with the condition while still following her dreams.

7 November 2018

Parkrunning with MS

Katherine Goulder is one of parkrun’s Outreach Ambassadors for MS. Here she tells us how parkrun very quickly became part of her own Saturday routine and why others with MS should get involved too.

19 June 2018

Can you dance the cog fog away?

Many people with MS experience 'cog fog', which is when you sometimes struggle with things like memory, attention span and concentration. In this blog, Helena, who was diagnosed with MS 11 years ago, talks about her own experience of the dreaded cog fog, and why she's determined those 'fuzzy brain days' won't stop her doing the things she loves.

Trishna's story

People's Strictly contestant Trishna Bharadia talks about how exercise, particularly dance, has helped her to manage her MS.

Stephanie's story

Stephanie Millward is a Paralympic athlete and world championship swimmer, who was diagnosed with MS when she was 18 years old. In this video she talks about her love for swimming, her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, the importance of staying active when you have MS and how to get started.

Mark's story

Mark Taylor talks about the importance of getting active when you have MS and his passion for parkrun.