Volunteer Spotlight on Sheri Rhoades
How did you get involved with Miles for Migraine? My journey of becoming an advocate for Miles for Migraine started a little over a year ago, I wanted to be with people that understood my disease. I also wanted to be able to tell my story about the information that I have learned to help…
Miriam Edelstein’s Advocacy Story
Miriam Edelstein’s advocacy story is written and told by Miriam Edelstein and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to…
Deborah Turk’s Advocacy Story
Deborah Turk’s advocacy story is written and told by Deb Turk and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to…
Tara U. (Amgen) Migraine Story
Tara U. is employed by @AmgenBiotech, a sponsor of Miles For Migraine. However, Tara did not receive additional compensation for participating in this activity. Tara U. (Amgen) Migraine Story “I remember my first migraine headache vividly. I was about 7 years old when my family was touring NYC. This would have been in the early…
Ashley Hattle’s Advocacy Win
Ashley Hattle’s advocacy win is written and told by Ashley Hattle and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to…
Alicia Wolf: Reclaiming My Life, One Recipe At A Time
Alicia Wolf’s advocacy story is written and told by Alicia Wolf and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to…
Volunteer Spotlight on Diane Fox
How did you get involved with Miles for Migraine? I saw the flyer for the Philadelphia Miles for Migraine race on the desk of my headache specialist. I was so excited that something like this existed for migraine disease. I went by myself to the race. It was a thrill to meet and talk to…
Elizabeth Arant’s Advocacy Story
Elizabeth Arant’s advocacy story is written and told by Elizabeth Arant and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to…
The Mind-Body Connection: Managing Migraine
The Mind-Body Connection: Managing Migraine Mindfulness Practices While some people may still consider the mind-body connection New Age theory, it’s emerged as a bonafide medical phenomenon with evidence-based science to support it. At the core of the mind-body connection, mindfulness has enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity in the past decade, moving from a mostly…
Jill Dehlin’s Advocacy Story
Jill Dehlin’s advocacy story is written and told by Jill Dehlin and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to…
Giving Tuesday Your Donation in Action
This Giving Tuesday, see your donation in action. Miles for Migraine empowers people living with migraine to live full and productive lives by reducing stigma and advancing research, education, and treatment. This year, we have partnered with 24 headache centers across the country to fund and steward fellows training for a specialty in migraine disease.…
Sarah Rathsack’s Advocacy Story
Sarah Rathsack’s Advocacy Story is written and told by Sarah Rathsack and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited…