May 2023 Newsletter

Calling All VIPs for Wellness Week(end) 2023!

You all heard that tickets for Wellness Week(end) went on sale last month. But did you know that there’s an opportunity for you to have an exclusive experience as a VIP? Below are all the perks that come with a VIP ticket to Wellness Week(end) 2023:

• Upgraded VIP Experience
• VIP Dinner Party
• Meet & Greet with Celebrity Guest and Event Speakers
• A Massage
• VIP Gift Bag
• VIP Seating

We promise you Wellness Week(end) will be a game-changing event — even bigger and better than last year! You don’t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with your sisters in MS.

We Are ILL at World Neuroscience Day

We made our first appearance at the Atlanta Neuroscience Foundation’s World Neuroscience Day on May 6! Victoria Reese, our Founder and CEO, spoke on a panel titled “Health Equity: Influence, Attitudes and Actions.” And Amber Cunningham, our Ambassador, represented us at our table, which offered attendees brochures about our organization and branded lapel pins.

Big Wins at AAN

In late April, our team traveled to Boston for the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. This conference, attended by heavy hitters in the neurology space, was an opportunity for us to share our mission and connect with organizations who desire to support us in our endeavors. We had the chance to meet countless neurologists, neurologists in the making, and other attendees at our expo booth. We are excited to see how the new partnerships we formed and the existing relationships that we strengthened will pay off in the coming months and years! Of course, we’ll keep you updated here.

Get Your Merch!

Not only is our merch a way to rep our squad, it’s a conversation starter and connector. You never know what can come of someone asking you about what We Are ILL means. Click the link below to purchase our branded merch so you can stunt out in these streets, at neurologist appointments, infusions and more!

In Case You Missed It …

Blog: “Tackling Everyday Life and Multiple Sclerosis” by Amber Cunningham

“What Is Medical Mistrust?” Video with Victoria and Dr. Alicia Bonaparte

Upcoming Events

May 31 - June 3

CMSC Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is the largest North American meeting for healthcare professionals and researchers engaged in MS care. We Are ILL will be present at the event, taking place in Colorado, with Victoria speaking on a panel about “Tackling Health Disparities in MS” and moderating a discussion on “Supporting Equitable MS Care with Shared Decision-Making.”