Derek Cole describes his multiple sclerosis diagnosis and the challenges it brought. The #OrangeOutMS campaign asks technicians to wear orange shoe covers in March and post photos with the hashtag, with Simmons One Hour pledging $10 per photo to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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22 blood tests
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Three vision exams
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After 22 blood tests, five doctors, three vision exams and two MRIs, doctors at Duke University diagnosed me with multiple sclerosis. Derek Cole here. You know, an odd thing happens when you first learn to have Ms. Relief is the only thing you feel relief to finally get an answer. But after six years of physical and cognitive struggles, I very much realized the significance of my diagnosis. Still, I'm blessed to have a small army of friends and family praying for me daily. And I have definitely experienced miracles because now I want to help others living with Ms. Get the miracles they desperately need. During the month of March, every technician at Simmons One Hour will wear orange shoe covers instead of our standard yellow. Join us Help raise Ms. Awareness. Snap a photo of yourself wearing something orange for every photo posted online with the hashtag orangeoutms. Simmons One Hour will donate $10 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Get details at simmons1hour.com.