In this special episode, marking World MS Day, we hear the inspiring story of Ann Van Hemelendonck, a resident of Tramore Nursing Home in County Waterford, and Chris Conroy, Activities Coordinator at the nursing home.
Ann is living with multiple sclerosis and has become the heart of Team Ann, a May 50K campaign that has captured the imagination of the Tramore community.
What began as Ann’s own personal challenge has grown into something much bigger, bringing together fellow residents, staff, local schools, businesses, neighbours and supporters, all walking and fundraising for MS Ireland.
In this episode, Ann speaks about her MS journey, why she took on The May 50K, and what it means to support others living with MS. Chris also shares how Ann’s strength, positivity and determination have inspired everyone around her.
For more information on World MS Day, visit:
https://www.ms-society.ie/world-ms-day-2026
We would encourage listeners to support Team Ann and donate if they can at:
https://www.themay50k.ie/fundraisers/teamann3048
The Living with MS Podcast series aims to give a voice to the Irish MS community as our guests share their own personal multiple sclerosis story from diagnosis to today.
Every person with MS has different symptoms, different reactions to being diagnosed, different journeys and this series aims to share those stories every month to hopefully help you get a better understanding of MS.
For more information on MS Ireland and multiple sclerosis go to our website here https://www.ms-society.ie
We would ask you to follow or subscribe to this series wherever you get your podcasts and you will be the first to hear a new episode every month.
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