FUMS: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger

FUMS 053 – Rob Roberts and the MS Push-Up Challenge


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Have you ever tried to describe what it’s like to have Multiple Sclerosis? Well today Kathy is talking to one man who is trying to SHOW people what it can be like, all while raising awareness of this stupid disease.

Rob Roberts’s wife Danielle had her first MS relapse the day after they were married. Rob left his job in federal law enforcement and customer service to start his businesses, Never Stumble Consulting, LLC, and Muscle To Bone Fitness System to help people and support his wife and young family.

After talking with Danielle, Rob devised the muscle-to-bone push-up and the MS Push-Up Challenge to replicate the pain and fatigue she was feeling. And – inspired by the Lip Sync Challenge and the Ice Bucket Challenge – the hashtag #PushUp4MS is now helping to raise awareness of MS around the world on Twitter and Instagram!

Topics covered include:

  • The story of Danielle’s first relapse and why Rob felt that he needed to take a step back from his career to support her
  • The story of how a “friend” suggested that Rob get a divorce because of Danielle’s MS diagnosis
  • How Rob devised the muscle-to-bone push-up to replicate Danielle’s pain and fatigue
  • How the MS Push-Up Challenge is taking off with organizations and individuals around the world
  • How YOU can get involved!

Full show notes and resources: https://fumsnow.com/fums053

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FUMS: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The FingerBy Kathy Reagan Young

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