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We’re stronger when we’re connected. 🧡

Join us for our October Community Circle, a welcoming space to connect, share, encourage one another, and have real conversations with people who understand the MS journey.

Whether you want to share, listen, ask questions, or simply be in community—you’re welcome here. 💚

✨ Come as you are. Leave encouraged.
🔗 Register using the link in my bio.

#MelanatedWithMS #StrongerTogether #MSCommunity #MultipleSclerosis #MSSupport by @melanatedwms

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Black MS Experience Summit in New York City 🧡 Find local MS Society events in your area: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs #MelanatedWithMS #BlackMSExperience #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #MSCommunity. taken in New York City by @melanatedwms

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What a wonderful day of wellness, education, and COMMUNITY!

The Maressa Center at Jefferson Hospital hosts these wellness events twice a month in Cherry Hill, NJ. If you’re living with MS and would like to attend an upcoming event, here’s the link:

https://jefferson.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9oQyhRmEMLdnZCS

Thank you to everyone who made the day so welcoming. I’ll definitely be back! 🧡

#MelanatedWithMS #MultipleSclerosis #MSCommunity #MSAwareness #LivingWithMS MSWellness CommunityMatters taken in Cherry Hill, New Jersey by @melanatedwms

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🧡 COMMUNITY CIRCLE SEPTEMBER!🧡

Living with MS comes with good days, hard days, unexpected changes—and sometimes days when you just need to connect with someone who gets it.

Join Melanated with MS on Wednesday, September 16 for our monthly Community Circle—a free, 45-minute virtual space to connect, share, listen, laugh, encourage one another, and simply BE. 🧡

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been living with MS for years, or simply need community, there’s a seat for you.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
💻 Virtual via Zoom
⏱️ 45 minutes
🧡 FREE to attend
🔗 Register using the link in our bio

#MelanatedWithMS #MultipleSclerosis #MSCommunity #MSWarrior #ChronicIllnessCommunity CommunityCircle by @melanatedwms

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Life has a way of reminding us that we’re human before we’re anything else.

Over the past few months, I stepped away to grieve the loss of my beloved Aunt. Her passing deeply impacted me, and I needed the time and space to heal.

Now, I’m ready to return to the work that God placed on my heart.

This month’s Melanated with MS Community Connect is all about Reset. Refocus. Reconnect.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating a setback, celebrating a victory, or simply looking for a community that understands, I invite you to join us for a FREE 45-minute virtual conversation on Zoom.

No pressure. No judgment. Just a safe space to connect, encourage one another, and remember that none of us has to navigate MS alone.

🗓 Wednesday, July 29
🕕 6:00–6:45 PM (ET)
💻 Virtual via Zoom (link sent after registration)

I’d love to see both familiar faces and those joining us for the first time. Let’s reset, refocus, and reconnect—together. 🧡

#MelanatedWithMS #MultipleSclerosis #ResetRefocusReconnect #MSWarrior #CommunityMatters by @melanatedwms

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3 months ago

Great weekend participating in the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Ride 💚🦅

I had the honor of representing Team Dommie and seeing the joy she experienced meeting Philadelphia Eagles players and being part of such an amazing event was truly special.

Experiences like this remind you that autism impacts entire families, not just individuals. To every parent, caregiver, and loved one supporting someone with autism daily I salute you. Your patience, strength, advocacy, and unconditional love deserve recognition every single day. It truly takes a special person.

And yes… I got to ride with your favorite quarterback, favorite quarterback!! 😝🦅💚 #EaglesAutismChallenge #BirdGang #BikeLife #CyclePath #MelanatedWithMS taken in Lincoln Financial Philadelphia Eagles Stadium by @melanatedwms

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5 months ago

2 lives 1 diagnosis. Talia Cassis & Kyn “DJKY” Mixson available now. 🎥 @devonjwaring 🔗 In bio! 🧡💪🏾 #invisibleillness #melanatedwithms #msawareness #mswarrior #multiplesclerosis by @melanatedwms

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New Episode! Talia Cassis & Kyn “DJKY” Mixson

2 Lives, 1 Diagnosis: MS Looks Completely Different for Us. 🎥 @devonjwaring
#invisibleillness #msawareness #mswarrior #melanatedwithms by @melanatedwms

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✨New episode loading! Two warriors, One powerful conversation!
Subscribe & Share! 🧡
#MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #InvisibleIllness #MSWarrior #MelanatedWithMS by @melanatedwms

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7 months ago

This birthday looked a little different for me… ✨

Normally, I’m somewhere on vacation celebrating another year of life, but this year, I stepped fully into my purpose and launched Melanated with MS — a nonprofit created to support, uplift, and bring awareness to MS in our community.

What started as a diagnosis turned into a calling. This journey hasn’t always been easy, but it has been meaningful, powerful, and filled with purpose. I’m beyond grateful for everyone who showed up, supported, encouraged, and celebrated this moment with me.

Here’s to turning pain into purpose, stories into impact, and building a community where no one has to navigate MS alone. 🧡

#MelanatedWithMS #PurposeDriven #MSAwareness #TurningPainIntoPurpose taken in The Delaware Contemporary by @melanatedwms

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8 months ago

1st episode available now on YouTube!
#YouTube #MSAwareness #InvisibleIllness #MSWarrior #MsGetsOnMyNerves by @melanatedwms

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Meet the founder 🧡
Kenya Mathis is the founder of Melanated with MS, a nonprofit organization created to support, empower, and uplift individuals living with multiple sclerosis—particularly within underrepresented communities. Diagnosed with MS in 2018, Kenya quickly recognized the absence of a supportive space that centered understanding, self-advocacy, and holistic wellness. Melanated with MS was born out of her desire to create the community she wished existed at the time of her diagnosis.

A Christian whose faith is the leading role in her life. Kenya leads with compassion and lived experience, encouraging individuals to take ownership of their health while navigating life with MS. She is an active cyclist and rides with the Major Taylor Cycling Club (Philly & First State) and Wheelsuckerz of Delaware. Using cycling as both a form of wellness and a testament to the power of movement and community.

In addition to her advocacy work, Kenya is a proud mother of one and has built a successful career as a finance professional for over 20 years. Through Melanated with MS, she is committed to showing others that a diagnosis does not define their future—promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and showing that it is possible to live FULLY, PURPOSEFULLY, BODLY, and with intention. #mswarrior #invisableillness #multiplesclerosis #msnonprofit #msawareness by @melanatedwms

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