In this episode of the Living with MS Podcast, we speak with Katie O’Loughlin from Galway, a mum of two, dog groomer, and one of the inspiring women training for the MS Ireland Women’s Arctic Challenge in January 2027.

Katie was diagnosed with MS in 2020. She talks about her diagnosis, how she has learned to live with MS, and how she manages the impact it has on her day-to-day life. She loves a challenge and is determined that MS will not stop her from taking on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Katie speaks honestly about the challenges of preparing for the Arctic, including working around fatigue and the thought of being away from her husband, children, and support network. Most of all, she wants to show her daughters that, with the right planning, preparation and determination, nothing has to stand in their way.

Support Katie’s fundraising for the MS Ireland Women’s Arctic Challenge here:

https://multiplesclerosisofireland.enthuse.com/pf/katie-o-loughlin-59847

For more information on the MS Ireland Arctic Challenge, go to:

https://www.ms-society.ie/get-involved/fundraise-us/trek-ms

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

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