Mark & Brenda Fisher

"Live life - a life I wouldn't swap and I don't want to miss a thing"

MS Ambassador Mark Fisher has lived with the challenge of a diagnosis of progressive multiple sclerosis for almost twelve years. In spite of what life has thrown in the path of this intuitive, enlightened and gentle man - he has a desire to live life - a life he wouldn't swap for anything and he doesn't want to miss a thing!

At forty six years old, this loving husband and father of three young adults, views life from a wheelchair, but sees this as just another obstacle which he has chosen not to allow to get the better of him and sees "wheels" as a helpful solution to his mobility dilemma.

Previously a keen sportsman participating at elite levels involving VFA Under 19's and State League Water Polo, Mark has taken with him the desire to participate enthusiastically as part of "life's team" which is a legacy from his previous physical pursuits. Following slow deterioration of his mobility, Mark disappointedly had to retire early at the age of thirty-seven while still a young person with many things yet to accomplish.

Mark looks to the future with great optimism and constantly puts his hand up to actively participate in medical trials and was the second person in Australia to participate in a "Stem Cell Transplant" project at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1999. The MS community owes a great deal to Mark for this selfless participation to improve the quality of life on behalf of people living with the challenge of MS. 2007 was a big year for Mark, who following being guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Sunbury, Mark was nominated for a Rotary International Shine On Award and received a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his community achievements being a shining example to all of us. Mark also was invited to become and honorary Rotarian during 2007with the Rotary Club of Sunbury.

Mark intends to keep one step ahead emotionally of the silent demylination occurring within his central nervous system by working with the positive, and leaves the negatives to the doctors. Taking one step ahead along side Mark is his wife Brenda, who supports her husband 120% in their endeavours to push aside the negatives and source motivational and inspirational life achievements. When possible MS Ambassadors Mark & Brenda speak together raising awareness about MS from the perspective of a person with MS and a carer.

MS Australia - ACT/NSW/VIC's MS Ambassador Program is honored to have Mark & Brenda Fisher as members of our team - Mark is a great man and advocate for all people living with the challenge of multiple sclerosis.

For more information

If you would like to book an MS Ambassador call (03) 9845 - 2700 or email ambassadors-vic@msaustralia.org.au