Minnesota Moment: Non-profit started with Multiple Sclerosis in mind

March 08, 2019 11:44 AM

A teenager from Shoreview is making an impact for others suffering from the same ailment. 

Emily Blosberg was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 15. 

She is making quality connections happen with care packages that include information about MS and a handmade sock monkey. Emily started a non-profit called 'Oscar the MS Monkey' after her diagnosis seven-years-ago.

The organization has come a long way and helped hundreds of kids along the way.

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