Trevor Bayne Diagnosed With MS

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Roush-Fenway Racing's Trevor Bayne had seen physicians at the Mayo Clinic in 2011 for treatment of, what was thought at the time to be, Lyme Disease. Now, RFR and Bayne know it was something entirely different: multiple sclerosis...

NASCAR has still cleared Bayne to get behind the wheel of a race car. He will run in the series finale this weekend in Homestead and plans to continue in the Nationwide Series in 2014.

"We are 100 percent supportive of Trevor and his ability to compete in a race car," Roush Fenway team owner Jack Roush said in a statement. "I have full confidence in Trevor, and his partners have all expressed that same confidence and support. As with all of our drivers, we look forward to standing behind Trevor and providing him with all of the tools he needs as he continues to develop in his young career."


“I’ve never been more driven to compete,” said Bayne on the RFR website in a prepared statement. “My goals are the same as they’ve been since I started racing. I want to compete at the highest level and I want to win races and championships. I am in the best shape I’ve ever been in and I feel good,” added Bayne. “There are currently no symptoms and I’m committed to continuing to take the best care of my body as possible. I will continue to trust God daily and know that His plan for me is what is best.

“As for now, I want to close out the season strong this weekend at Homestead and then shift my focus on getting ready to compete for the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) Championship in 2014. I have a great team, a great family and great people all around me. I have been truly blessed in life and I look forward to what my future holds.”

Bayne became the youngest winner of the Daytona 500 three seasons ago for the Wood Brothers in his 2nd career start...
On his 20th birthday...
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And here is an interview with Bayne and Dr. Jerry Punch in 2011 about the illness...and, unfortunately, the question of MS came up...
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Josh Harding Talks MS

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It was a pretty easy bet for Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding to get the Masterson Trophy this past NHL season...

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Harding hasn't let him slow down his workload and he even started in the Wild's first-round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks...

Sportsnet's Chris Simpson caught up with Harding in Toronto...

OSG Medical: Steve Gleason Announces Special House For ALS/MS Patients

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Former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason went in front of the United Nations over the spring and said that technology could help in the integration of ALS and Multiple Sclerosis patients.

Today in New Orleans Team Gleason, Steve's foundation, announced the construction of a special residence for people with neuromuscular disorders in the St. Margaret's Skilled Nursing Residence in town. Eye-activating technology allows people to open curtains, turn on TVs, open doors and turn on lights inside the house.

JPMorgan Chase and Company gave $350,000 to the house in its construction.
Meg Farris was at the announcement...

Full disclosure: The HQ is a member of Team Gleason and supports its goals as we're very close to people who are fighting both diseases...

Josh Harding Addresses MS Diagnosis

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Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding looked like he had everything going for him- signed a new deal in the off-season, part of the best tandem in the NHL, looking like he had everything down.

But he was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and is having to figure out everything from his new life...

Christine Simpson got the chance to catch up with Harding to get an update...

Wild's Harding Diagnosed With MS

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Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He is currently undergoing treatment and was able to resume working out two weeks ago without any trouble...

Wild GM Chuck Fletcher released a statement:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Josh and his family following the news that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Josh’s competitive fire has led him to a successful career in the NHL and we know he will approach this new battle in the same manner."

And that's about all he can say at the moment since he's in a labor dispute with the guys he would have under contract at present...

Here's coverage from KSTP...


Harding signed a three-year, US$5.7 million contract this summer after appearing in a career-high 34 games in 2011-12. He was 13-12-4 with a 2.62 GAA as he shared the starting goalie position with Nicklas Backstrom...