Walter Gefrom

MS Society of Canada’s MS Bike

June 22, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has officially opened MS Bike: an annual cycling event that aims to raise awareness and funds necessary to continue research on the disease. MS Advocate Walter Gefrom discuses:

The MS Bike is back — finally! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the awareness-focused fundraising event was held virtually in 2020 and 2021. But the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is so happy to get back to in-person cycling events in 2022! However, the virtual options are still available, for participants who prefer to show their support from home (or anywhere else around the world, for that matter). Walter Gefrom encourages Canadians to support this endeavor and as always, spread awareness of MS and what it is like to live with this disease. MS Warriors unite!

Oak Park to Host Classic Car Show

June 8, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

Friends, family and all lovers of fun are invited to an upcoming classic car show outside of the Oak Park River Forest Museum on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Antique Automobile Aficionado Walter Gefrom shares the scoop:

If you’re located in the Chicago area and love classic cars, you’re in for a treat! The Oak Park Vintage Car Club and Oak Park River Forest Museum are slated to host a 60 car collection from local auto historians, history hobbyists and car enthusiasts. The best part is: the car owners will be there with their pride and joy vehicles! This gives you the chance to ask any questions about anything you’d like to learn about each automobile. This event is free, family friendly and full of fun opportunities to enjoy the sunny weather. So why not check it out? Walter Gefrom also recommends showing your support to the Oak Park community in any way that you can.

World MS Day is on May 30th

May 25, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

On May 30, 2022, friends and family will gather (in hopefully wonderful weather) to celebrate Memorial Day. But did you know that May 30th is also World MS Day this year? Walter Gefrom features the significant awareness-raising holiday:

Every year, multiple sclerosis awareness advocates, MS warriors and their support networks shine the spotlight on the disease for World MS Day. This year, the event will take place on May 30th, the same date as Memorial Day. Nevertheless, Walter Gefrom believes that World MS Day still deserves recognition on this date. Since 2020, the theme of the campaign has been “connections.” As we gather outdoors for our BBQ events with family and friends, that theme is echoed; making the shared date quite fitting for the two holidays.

Across the world, events will be celebrated throughout the months of May and June in honor of those living with MS. To learn more about an event or activity being hosted near you, be sure to check out the official website for the MS Connections Campaign, which is set to run thru 2022 and 2023.

Clay’s Classics: Classic Car Rentals

May 12, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

It’s the Hertz of antiques! Classic Car Collector Walter Gefrom is excited to have discovered Clay’s Classics: a Joplin, MO gem that offers customers the chance to rent old school cars.

Few drivers are offered the chance to enjoy the wonder of driving a classic car. And when they do, it’s either a jalopy or it costs an arm and a leg to pull into the driveway! But what if you’re not a collector? If you’re a classic car enthusiast who dreams of driving (before owning) a classic car, you’re in luck! You can rent an antique automobile at Clay’s Classics!

The following cars are available for rent:

1959 Ford F-100
1964 Ford Mustang
1964 Buick Skylark
1964 Ford Galaxie 500
1966 Ford Mustang

All rental rides are straight from the owner’s personal collection. This is a unique opportunity that you certainly won’t find at your run of the mill vehicle rental service.

New Medication for Treating EBV Shows Promise

April 27, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

Recently, Walter Gefrom discussed the announcement from scientists and researchers that the Epstein-Barr Virus could be to blame for triggering or even causing Multiple Sclerosis. With this in mind, doctors are now setting their focus on ways to treat EBV directly; one such treatment is already showing great promise for patients.

Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is entering Phase 2 of a clinical trial of an experimental new T-cell immunotherapy treatment, ATA118. This new medication specifically targets Epstein-Barr Virus in people with MS. Among the 24 volunteers involved in the clinical trial, 20 have already shown signs of improvement with their MS symptoms and/or major indication of a halt in disease progression after a year of treatment with ATA118.

This is incredibly exciting news for the MS warrior community! A longtime advocate for the advancement of research and treatment accessibility for individuals living with MS, Walter Gefrom is ecstatic to learn of this glimmering beacon of light in the community. Here’s to more positive news in the development of how the treatment of EBV could impact how so many people experience multiple sclerosis.