Press & Media Kit

Press & Media Kit for Cathy Chester, MS Advocate

Cathy is available for speaking, interviews, and writing about living an empowered life with MS

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Cathy Chester has lived with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis since 1986. She wants the world to know there’s so much more to her than her diagnosis.

Through her writing, speaking, and advocacy, her mission since her diagnosis has been to empower, inspire, and educate those with MS to live a healthy, informed, and vibrant life. She is dedicated to providing the information needed to create a life filled with good health, passion, purpose, and joy.

Cathy’s special focus is on aging with MS, and the effects of MS on women.

Cathy is a graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Business. She’s also a graduate of The Alfus Patient Advocate Certificate Program at The University of Miami.

Cathy lives in North Carolina with her husband and son. She enjoys writing, reading, knitting, classic movies, music, theater, art, hiking, and paying it forward to others. Read more about MS advocate Cathy Chester

Cathy can be reached for comments, quotes, and interviews via the Contact page. 

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Awards and Honors as an MS Advocate

Cathy Chester MS Advocate
    Top 35 Multiple Sclerosis Blogs and Websites 2021 from Feedspot
  • Lifetime Achievement Award from WEGO Health 2020 
  • Top Health Blog by Healthline
  • Top Multiple Sclerosis Blog by Healthline and WEGO Health for several years
  • Top 10 Social HealthMakers in Multiple Sclerosis by ShareCare
  • Thumbs Up 2017 Award from the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurse (IOMSN) for being instrumental in advocating and promoting MS nursing

Cathy's Contributions and Interviews

Quotes from Cathy about Living with Chronic Illness

“You are so much more than your chronic illness!” 
~ Cathy Chester

“When I was diagnosed in the 1980s there was no Internet and I was very alone. I felt so overwhelmed, anxious and scared. So I share my story to help others not feel that way, to empower them and inspire them, to educate them on what an MS diagnosis is and isn’t. Together we help each other feel a sense of connection and a sense of empowerment.” 
~ Cathy Chester

Press Featuring Cathy and her MS Advocacy

7 Early Symptoms of MS in Women | Woman's Day

By Elissa Sanci, Publication date: 6/13/2019

This article discusses MS symptoms in women and how MS is presented in their bodies. The article features Cathy and her MS journey.
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Deep Bench: Living with Multiple Sclerosis | WSAW-TV

By Holly Chilsen, Publication date 5/23/2019

This article covers Celgene Corporation and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) teaming up for the campaign, MS MindShift: A New View of MS, a national initiative that provides new perspective on multiple sclerosis. Cathy participated in this venture.
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Living Empowered: An Interview with Cathy Chester | WHRB 95.3 Harvard Radio Broadcasting

By WHRB NEWS, Publication date: 11/4/2018

On this episode of The Henna Hundal Show, Henna Hundal interviews Cathy about living with MS. Cathy shares her MS journey with honesty and positivity, and provides practical tools for overcoming obstacles and crafting a life filled with inspiration, empowerment, and self-care.
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Living with MS in Midlife w/Guest Cathy Chester | Blog Talk Radio

By Shirley Benjamin, Publication date 2018

Cathy Chester is interviewed on the podcast MS & Me on the topic of living with MS during midlife.
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When Life Knocks You Down, You Get Back Up: Meet 9 People Who Embody This Motto | AARP

By Melissa Berman, Publication date: 11/20/17

This article showcases 9 stories, including Cathy Chester’s, of positive aging despite adversity.
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Aging with MS | Momentum Magazine

By Aviva Patz, published Fall 2015

This article helps those with MS learn to distinguish symptoms of progressive MS from normal aging. The article quotes Cathy on living with MS in midlife and on the importance of a positive, grateful mindset.
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Grieving for the Losses That Accompany MS | Everyday Health

By Kate Jackson, Publication date: 4/18/2017

This article talks about grieving the loss of physical and cognitive abilities caused by MS. Cathy and her own struggles with mental health along her MS journey are featured.
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CMSC INforMS: Patients Tell Their Stories in Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ Online Videos | CMSC

By Elizabeth Porco, Publication date 11/21/2017

This press release covers the launch of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ online video series featuring Cathy and several other MS patients wherein they talk about their diagnosis, and their healthcare journey.
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Finding hope as I reflect on my MS journey and look to the future | Multiple Sclerosis News Today 

By BioNews Staff, Publication date 3/17/24

This article profiles Cathy as she tells her story of living with MS for almost four decades, and the hope she has for the future for better research, a more inclusive society, and a cure for MS.
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It Works for Me and My MS | HealthCentral

By Claire Gillespie, Publication date 3/4/24

This article interviews four people living with MS about their life hacks for feeling their best when living with a chronic condition. Cathy discusses how she remains determined to keep moving forward despite the unpredictability of the disease. 
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Finding Silver Linings Through My Work as a Health Advocate Has Helped Me Live with MS for 38 Years | HealthyWomen

As told to Nicole Audrey Spector, Publication date 4/29/24

Cathy shares her story of living with MS and how she advocates for the MS community she loves. Her story illustrates many positive changes she's witnessed and how patients today have more choices to treat their disease.
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Feature Cathy in your Content

Cathy would be honored to share her message of an empowered life with your audience! Please download our media kit and reach out to discuss your opportunity.
Mission
The mission of this blog is to encourage those with MS, to educate the world on what MS is and isn’t, and to help those with MS live a joyful and empowered life.
This blog and the information contained here is not meant to be, and is not a substitute for, medical advice. If you are wondering if you have MS, or have questions related to the signs and symptoms of MS, please contact your physician.
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