Mary’s passion for horses and riding began as soon as she could walk, talk, and explore the dairy farms of her family’s native New York state. For nearly 30 years, she has competed in many aspects of the sport, including dressage, eventing, and breed shows. She rode on a hunter/jumper team while at Kent School and has competed in fox hunting at the local, regional, and national levels.
In 2002, however, tingling in her middle back, hands, and feet caused concern that she would be forced to hang up her saddle. Mary was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS, becoming the third person in her family to have MS. Aggressive action by her neurologist led to the immediate start of COPAXONE®. Mary has been relapse-free since that time.
Today Mary and her husband live in Wells, Maine, and have one son. She is a freelance journalist and editor, as well as a horseback riding instructor at a nearby resort. Numerous competitive riding awards, including the 2005 Chronicle of the Horse Adult Team Challenge, decorate this passionate horsewoman who cherishes her time sitting high in the saddle.
Team COPAXONE®
Mary is just one example of someone who is living with relapsing-remitting MS and pursuing her dreams. Established in 2000, Team COPAXONE® celebrates the accomplishments of people like Mary who refuse to let MS stand in their way. Team members are working to change the perceptions that society holds of people living with MS.
The days when the doctor sends people home and tells them to go to bed and prepare for life in a wheelchair are slowly disappearing. While individual results may vary, a combination of healthy diet, exercise, medical management, and willpower are helping people, like Mary Jordan, pursue their dreams.
Advances in Medicine
The FDA has approved drugs for RRMS, such as COPAXONE®. COPAXONE® is indicated for the reduction of the frequency of relapses in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Teva Neuroscience, Inc. markets COPAXONE®. COPAXONE® is a registered trademark of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Teva Neuroscience, Inc. is a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Click the links at left or call Shared Solutions® at 1-800-887-8100 for more information about COPAXONE®, Team COPAXONE®, or multiple sclerosis.
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