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Sonya Bryson-Kirksey
Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Sonya Bryson-Kirskey served in the United States Air Force for two decades before retiring. She is a proud mom/bonus mom to six children, Nana to seven awesome grandchildren, and wife to her high school sweetheart, Jimmie Kirksey, Jr.
Sonya has performed the U.S. national anthem well over 1,000 times. She sings for galas and business events, and for the last decade, has been the voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team. In addition, she reads children's stories as a free podcast for literacy efforts, paints, and raises money annually for MS.
Steve Guzman
Steven Guzman has lived with MS for half his life.
He wears many professional hats, including being a filmmaker, philanthropist, event coordinator, corporate trainer, and worker’s compensation claim manager.
Steven is married, an animal lover, and a vegan.
Steven's goal in life is to spread joy and positivity onto others with a smile on his face while proving to everyone, including himself, that MS is not an end-all disease.
Donovan Griffin
A New York City native, Donovan Griffin has worked in education for over a decade, advising students earning associate’s and bachelor’s college degrees. He is soon to graduate from Lehman College in the Bronx with a master’s degree in Liberal Studies, with a concentration in Urban Education.
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey
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Kalob
Current age: 57
Age at diagnosis: 48
Location: Riverview, Florida
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Steve Guzman
Current age: 39
Age at diagnosis: 20
Location: Riverside, California
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Donovan Griffin
Current age: 34
Age at diagnosis: 26
Location: Bronx, New York
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Lyssandra Vera
Current age: 22
Age at diagnosis: 16
Location: Upland, California
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Lyssandra Vera
Lyssandra Versa is skilled at overcoming challenges
with resilience. Living with MS, she navigates life with determination, embracing opportunities in the face of adversity. She holds a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism along with a minor in communication studies.
