Marni Cooper and Natalie Sigmon, two Blue Eagle Credit Union team members, were nominated for their volunteer efforts to receive a donation to their charity of choice. The credit union’s statement and eDocs vendor, Xpress Data Inc. (XDI) celebrated 30 years of business by choosing to donate a total of $30,000 to charity — $1,000 each to 30 recipients demonstrating acts of kindness.
Cooper was nominated for her work with Walk for MS and Sigmon for her work with LovABLE, the nonprofit behind Chris’s Coffee and Custard.
Recently, XDI announced that Cooper was selected as one of the lucky recipients. As a result, Walk for MS — Marni’s Miracle Walkers will receive a $1,000 donation in her honor. Though a worthy cause in and of itself, Walk for MS is personal for Cooper. Being diagnosed with MS in 2009, a fire was lit and she has been passionately fighting for a cure since then. Her personal efforts have raised more than $64,000 — now $65,000 — for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Read Cooper’s nomination to the right to learn more about her story and why she’s so focused on raising funds for this notable cause. Those who would like to support Walk for MS can donate online: Walk for MS – Marni’s Miracle Walkers
The Nomination
Marni has such a positive spirit and a constant smile on her face. You will find her volunteering with several organizations in our community, but her foremost passion is raising funds to find a cure for multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable disease that affects the central nervous system. This one hits home for her. In December 2008, Marni was diagnosed with an optic disease that is often associated with MS. After a series of tests, Marni was formally diagnosed with MS in February 2009. Even with the news she feared most, she embraced this new beginning and her positive spirit turned into a choice to fight. A month and a half later, she formed her Walk MS team “Marni’s Miracle Walkers,” raising more than $2,000. With treatment, she began to feel herself again.
Though MS has challenged her in ways she couldn’t imagine; physically, mentally, and emotionally, she is an MS warrior. Despite the challenges, MS has also taught her strength, resilience and the importance of a strong support system. She chose to take action 17 years ago, after her diagnosis, and knows firsthand the power of research in the MS world. Her Walk MS fundraising efforts have resulted in more than $64,000 being raised to help find a cure.
In June, Marni shared her inspiring story with 500 guests at the MS Roanoke Dinner of Champions. This event raised more than $250,000 to support everyone affected by MS. Our credit union’s vision is to “Enrich Lives,” and what better way to enrich lives than to help find a cure for MS? Being diagnosed prompted Marnie’s passion and awareness for the need to find a cure. What a worthy cause for us to join!
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