PATTI KAYE BEVILACQUA, MS Advocate (3-28-22)

PATTI KAYE BEVILACQUA, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in western Canada over thirty years ago, will join us to discuss the nature of MS; what she does to manage her own case; and all that she is doing to assist other MS around the world. 

FROM HER BIO:

​"In September 1989, I started my dream job, teaching high school physical education. However, five months later, before the end of my first year of teaching, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Ten years later, I was forced to leave the only job I ever wanted due to worsening symptoms of MS.In 2001, 

I went back to university to pursue graduate studies at the University of Toronto. My ultimate goal in life was to teach and supervise others keen to enter the teaching profession. In 2005 I graduated with a Ph.D. in Teacher Development. My research focused on the impact of chronic disease on teacher identity. I never secured a tenured position as a teacher educator and went on long-term disability in 2007.

Fourteen years later, I discovered my life with MS was far richer when I focused on living each day as my best self. This shift in mindset became my newfound purpose in life; to help others with chronic diseases move forward with renewed optimism and a zest for life.

I am committed to sharing my message with as many people facing challenging obstacles as possible, urging them to replace "I can't" with "I will" and embrace the best version of themselves.

​I am a dedicated MS influencer, motivational speaker, personal coach, and writer."

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