Haley Cipolla is a proud board member of MSisBS, passionate advocate, and MS warrior dedicated to supporting others living with multiple sclerosis. Haley was diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) in 2018 at the age of 28 following her first major relapse, when she experienced numbness on the right side of her body along with other symptoms she never imagined could be connected to an MS diagnosis.

At the time, Haley was entering one of the most exciting chapters of her life - starting a family with her husband Anthony, who himself is a leukemia survivor. Under the guidance of her medical team, Haley delayed treatment while navigating family planning and pregnancy. In 2019, she welcomed her first son, Nicholas. Shortly after, the unexpected challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic added another layer of uncertainty as she balanced life as a new mother, a new MS patient, and the difficult decisions surrounding immune-suppressing treatment options.

In 2020, Haley began her first disease-modifying therapy (DMT), Ocrevus, an intravenous treatment administered every six months. She paused treatment again in 2021 during her pregnancy with her second son, Jack, who was born in March 2022. After monthly steroid infusions, Haley resumed treatment when Jack was four months old. She is now taking a daily oral DMT called Vumerity, and her MS is currently stable. Still, she continues to navigate the daily nuances and unpredictable symptoms of what many refer to as the “snowflake disease,” where no two experiences, days, or even hours are the same.

Living with MS has profoundly shifted Haley’s perspective, teaching her to prioritize what matters most: health, family, happiness, and meaningful connections. She believes deeply in treating others with kindness, recognizing that many people may be facing invisible battles behind the scenes.

Through her journey, Haley has become deeply passionate about advocating for the MS community, sharing her story to help others feel less alone, and raising awareness about the importance of support, education, research, and hope for a cure. She is committed to helping others navigate their own journeys with encouragement, compassion, and positivity.