St. Charles Resident to Surprise her Mom on Mother’s Day with a Unique Gift

Hannah Cusworth was looking to give her mom something special for Mother’s Day, a gift that was more meaningful than the typical gift card or flowers. Hannah’s mom has been battling multiple sclerosis for years so to show her support Hannah has decided to surprise her mom by swimming 500 laps in 30 days for the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA); raising awareness through Swim for MS, the signature fundraising program of MSAA.

When Hannah came across Swim for MS, she immediately liked that it was something she could participate in on her own terms. Swim for MS encourages volunteers to create their own swim challenge to recruit monetary pledges through online donations. By April 30, Hannah not only accomplished her goal of swimming 500 laps but with the help of her supporters was also able to surpass her goal of raising $1000 for the programs and services offered by MSAA. “I was humbled by the support shown to me and my mom by friends, co-workers, and by people that have never met my mom,” stated Hannah.

Hannah’s hope is that this Mother’s Day surprise will show her mom how much support she has from friends, family, and the community. “Swim for MS is a great opportunity to show support for the many individuals affected by this debilitating disease,” said Hannah. “It is a win-win in that you get great exercise while making a true difference for the MS community.”

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives today. MSAA provides ongoing support and direct services to individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners.MSAA offers many programs and services to assist individuals with MS. Included among those services are tools to help manage the ever-changing course of multiple sclerosis. These tools are part of our Shared Management philosophy, involving education, training, use of technology, and tools to promote healthy outcomes. Shared Management is a concept whereby both the patient and healthcare providers work together to achieve the best possible health outcomes for the patient. MSAA’s Shared Management tools have been developed to help members of the multiple sclerosis community to be proactive, taking steps toward better health and an improved quality of life. 

Click here to read more about Hannah’s Swim for MS campaign.

Click here to learn more about the programs and services offered by MSAA.