Childhood MS stories

18 September 2025

Neve’s story: moving from child to adult MS services

Neve she shares her experience of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis aged 17, telling family and friends, life at school, and the transition from child to adult MS services in the NHS.

20 June 2022

Connor's letter to MS

Great North Run fundraiser, Connor Peebles writes a letter to multiple sclerosis. Connor's sister Patsy was diagnosed with MS at the age of 14.

6 April 2022

How an MS diagnosis bought siblings Patsy and Connor closer together

Siblings Patsy and Connor talk about Patsy's diagnosis with MS at the age of 14 and why Connor is taking part in the Great North Run in support of the MS Trust.

25 January 2018

Amy's inspirational story

Amy was diagnosed with MS when she was just 14 years old. She faced isolation, bullying and despair, but has emerged from her experience stronger, and determined to help the MS Trust make sure no young person ever has to take on MS alone.

20 September 2017

"I am not defined by having multiple sclerosis"

Maisie, who was diagnosed with MS in June, aged just 14, hosted a My Garden Party in the summer, and raised thousands of pounds to help us make a difference for people with MS. Here she tells us what it meant to fundraise for the MS Trust and why she's determined to live her life like "any other teenager".

12 September 2017

My MS story: "My rescue dog Kia makes every day with MS a little better"

Alana adopted her rescue dog Kia five years ago and says it was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Here, Alana tells us about her journey with MS and the positive impact owning a pet has had on her life.