Fums: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger

FUMS 053 – Rob Roberts and the MS Push-Up Challenge

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Sinopsis

Have you ever tried to describe what it's like to have Multiple Sclerosis? Well, today Kathy is talking to one man who is trying to SHOW people what it can be like, all while raising awareness of this stupid disease. Rob Roberts's wife Danielle had her first MS relapse the day after they were married. Rob left his job in federal law enforcement and customer service to start his businesses, Never Stumble Consulting, LLC, and Muscle To Bone Fitness System in order to help people and support his wife and young family. After talking with Danielle, Rob devised the muscle-to-bone push up and the MS Push-Up Challenge in order to replicate the pain and fatigue she was feeling. And - inspired by the Lip Sync Challenge and the Ice Bucket Challenge - the hashtag #PushUp4MS is now helping to raise awareness of MS around the world on Twitter and Instagram! Topics covered include: The story of Danielle's first relapse and why Rob felt that he needed to take a step back from his career in order to support her