Research Notes on Multiple Sclerosis and Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama, wife of Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, has spoken publicly about her father's battle with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system.1 She told her father's story during her speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Her father, Fraser Robinson, was diagnosed with MS in his thirties and she credits his determination to maintain a normal life with strengthening her values.
Fast Facts:
- Mr. Robinson was an athlete prior to his MS diagnosis.
- Mrs. Obama says her father used two canes to move around because of the effects of MS.
- There is no known cure for MS.
Top Resources on Multiple Sclerosis and Michelle Obama
- WebMD: Speaking Of Health: A Q&A With Michelle Obama
- Reader's Digest: Michelle Obama Interview: Her Father's Daughter
- Google News: Latest News On Multiple Sclerosis And Michelle Obama
- ThisIsMS: Michelle Obama: Her Father's MS
- HealthTalk: Trevis' MS Blog: Michelle Obama's Connection To Multiple Sclerosis
Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Multiple Sclerosis
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