Author: Tim Carr

Tim Carr is a retired television news journalist. He currently lives in San Diego, California, with his wife, Sharon. They have two adult children, TJ and Nicole, and a grandson, Solomon. Tim was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998. He has been very involved in the multiple sclerosis community, helping to raise awareness and funds for research to find a cause and cure for this autoimmune disease. Tim speaks to community and civic groups about MS. He interacts with fellow MS patients, offering positive thoughts and encouragement to them. Tim has been very involved with several organizations and participates in the efforts to find a cure for this illness. He is an ambassador for both the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS Foundation. Tim was leader of the MS Walk team at his former employer then formed his own team when he left the company. He did many TV news stories about MS, introducing the community to several people involved with the movement and those living with the disease. Tim received special recognition from his employer at the time (NBC) for his efforts. He has written articles for an MS focused magazine about his experiences with MS. This book chronicles Tim’s experiences with MS and the efforts to find a cure. He talks about the many issues common to people living with MS. He also discusses some of the psychological aspects of people with this illness. Tim has come to know MS fairly well and has a pretty good grasp of its effect on himself and the thousands of others who suffer from it.