Darcie, a mother of three, former teacher, and author, has been living with MS since 2013. As one of our 2024 MS Read-a-Thon Ambassadors, she shares her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood, life on a farm, and living with multiple sclerosis. Darcie’s passion for storytelling and her dedication to helping children understand MS makes her an invaluable voice in our Read-a-Thon campaign. Her commitment to raising awareness for MS through books and family-friendly initiatives highlights the importance of compassion and understanding, especially for young readers.
Darcie’s journey with multiple sclerosis began in 2013. Over the years, she has become an advocate for raising awareness about invisible illnesses, especially for children. Inspired by her daughter’s innocent question, “Why can’t I see your owies?” Darcie wrote My Mom is NOT a Superhero, a children’s book that explains MS and invisible illnesses in a way that young minds can understand.
Since leaving her teaching career due to her challenges with MS, Darcie has devoted her time to writing and raising awareness through initiatives like the MS Read-a-Thon. Darcie believes that kids have the power to help make a difference and shares this message through her advocacy.
“I hope my book will find the people who need it most. Kids can and want to help. They’re smart and know when something is wrong. A simple conversation can give them the tools and knowledge to feel important and helpful.”
As an MS Read-a-Thon Ambassador, Darcie is encouraging families to participate, fostering a love for reading while raising vital funds for MS research.
“Encouraging other parents and children to participate in MS Read-a-Thon is important to me because it’s a wonderful way to get kids reading while teaching them about kindness, compassion, and helping others.”
To read more about Darcie’s journey with MS and her work as an author, visit her website.
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