My name is Anna Wise, and I am hoping to raise money to pay for uninsured medical expenses associated with my stem cell transplantation to halt the progression of and, more than likely, cure my Multiple Sclerosis. I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in December 2009, when I suddenly went blind in my right eye due to Optic Neuritis. I was started on first-line MS injectables (Copaxone and Avonex) and then an MS pill (Gilenya), all of which I failed.

December 22, 2016

I got myself a Case Manager at Medical Mutual of Ohio and she's been awesome. She called me yesterday to speak with me about my case and then today she called me as soon as she found out that my peer-to-peer appeal is scheduled at 1pm tomorrow between Dr. Burt and a doctor at my insurance.

Please cross some fingers and say some prayers for me that I will win my appeal and will get some dates to come back to Chicago to start the treatment!

And thank you again for all the donations! I am so happy and grateful that you are all helping make this treatment a reality for me!

December 20, 2016

I found out that I have been initially denied payment for the treatment by my insurance company. Now we are waiting on an appeal with my insurance. I am hopeful the appeal will go through and we can get the treatment covered.

December 13, 2016

I am truly humbled and blessed to have such an amazing out-pouring of help in my journey to cure my MS. I am so grateful, that there are not enough words. So, from the bottom of my heart, I simply say Thank You. I am so lucky to have amazing family, friends, strangers even! that have gone above and beyond to help.

We are going to beat the MonSter!!

Currently, we are waiting on the pre-authorization by insurance to approve the procedure. Once this happens, I should be getting my start dates where my longer journey in Chicago begins.

December 7, 2016

Day 3 of steroids finished and feeling much better. Now I am just waiting for insurance to approve my treatment and I'll be able to get my start dates for Chicago.

So much thanks to everyone for donating and sharing my HelpHOPELive fundraiser. Every little bit counts and helps so much! We are almost at 50% of my goal! Keep sharing as much as you can!

Much love to all!

December 3, 2016

I am currently awaiting my 3 day IV steroids starting Monday morning. Hopefully, they will help with the pain, spasms, and fatigue.

Also, thank you so much to everyone who has donated to my fund so far. I am feeling truly blessed. Much love to you all! And also thank you for following along with my story on http://www.endmyms.com

November 29, 2016

Deciding whether I need to call for steroids today as it has been a rough day of spasms and fatigue. I am due for the steroid IV but I'm hoping to wait it out if I can since I have the possibility of getting my chemo next month.