Orange ribbons adorn backpacks, hats, purses, shirts, vests, and anything else they can be pinned upon. These orange-hued items are Multiple Sclerosis ribbons. MS ribbons are worn by those who wish to show they are supportive of the MS community. People gather these special ribbons and pass them out to friends and family members to promote awareness of this debilitating disease.

Creating awareness of MS and sharing knowledge of the disease with others helps everyone learn of ways to help those in need. People with MS face a number of challenges during their lifetime. Daily tasks can become exhausting, a career might need to be set on the back burner due to a decrease in mobility, and sometimes staying at home is a hazard in itself. Life with MS can be smooth for a time, but there are plenty of bumpy sessions, especially as the disease progresses.

As the …