OUR MISSION

In 1984, Greg received a life-changing diagnosis: Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Despite the challenges, Greg’s entrepreneurial spirit shone through. In 1985, he played a pivotal role in the creation of Cinnabon. The first Cinnabon Bakery opened its doors in the SeaTac Mall in December of that year.

Living with MS means dealing with exacerbations. Greg faced these periods with resilience, learning to manage his health while still pushing his business forward. He sought out the best medical advice, adapted his lifestyle, and never let the disease dim his optimism. He’s embraced a variety of activities, from swimming to yoga, finding that staying active helps him maintain his mobility and overall health. Despite the unpredictability of MS, he built a successful business, raised a loving family, and stayed active and engaged in life. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of adaptability, and the strength of the human spirit.

Cheryl is a marathon runner whose life changed in 2006 when a nagging sports injury turned out to be Multiple Sclerosis. Despite physical challenges like foot drop, Cheryl was determined to keep on exercising. She found help through an awesome orthotist who outfitted her with an AFO to prevent tripping and falling while running. Since diagnosis, she has completed 62 marathons. In 2017, she became the first person with MS to run seven marathons on seven continents, running them all in one year.

During the adventure, Cheryl met other runners living with MS. She wanted to unite everyone, so she built a support team “Run A Myelin My Shoes.” They are 300+ members strong from more than 30 countries. They encourage people living with MS to exercise to the best of their abilities despite a disease that compromises mobility.

At the height of her cycling career, her dreams came to an abrupt halt. While racing in the Tour de France, her vision blurred and she crashed – she learned it was a result of the onset of multiple sclerosis. The headlines read, “Manley’s Olympic dream is dashed.”  The journey down one road ended.  Another began.  A journey filled with compelling life lessons that strengthened her understanding and belief in the power of the human spirit.

The courage, determination and resourcefulness that had fueled her amazing athleticism became instrumental in her healing process. She began to understand and develop effective ways to deepening and broadening her knowledge and application of holistic high-performance strategies that would help produce the outcomes she desired.  Maureen has been able to return to her cherished sport of cycling– a testament to the practical effectiveness of her methods. 

Emily Reilly currently lives outside of St Louis. She is a proud air force wife, dog mom and adaptive fitness trainer. At the young age of 17, her life was changed forever when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. This diagnosis was just the beginning of an incredible story the Lord was writing and she had no idea how He would use her life to impact so many people. She has refused to let this diagnosis stop her from pursuing her dreams and goals and she strives to encourage and empower others living with MS to know that, no matter what your limitation, you can keep moving.