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**Bronco21** · 10-07-2012, 01:09 PM

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MS is a horrible disease and I have seen the impact it has first hand. A coworker of mine was diagnosed with MS at the age of 45. Since then (it's been 10 years) her ability to do even the simplist task has been blockaded by the disease. If anyone else has ever dealt with this devastating disease, they know that it can destroy one's ability to live life at the same level as before. Annette was an iconic part of Disney history. She was there when the Matterhorn opened. She helped to propel the idea of Disneyland. Her impact on the company is amazing. Her life has been filled with great accomplishment and her husband has been there with her through the whole journey. Anyone who has the ability to donate to help any dehibilitating disease should.

**TONY THE BEAT** · 10-07-2012, 01:31 PM

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wow... Just wow. This made me so sad to see her like this. This disease is so awful!

**Barbaraann** · 10-07-2012, 01:57 PM

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My nephew has been recently diagnosed with this disease, and I immediately thought of Annette. However, I didn't know exactly how bad her condition actually was until I saw this video.

**SparkChaser** · 10-07-2012, 02:03 PM

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Bless her heart and all others dealing with MS.

See y walkin' right down the middle of o'l Main Street USA

**JM Disneyland** · 10-07-2012, 03:31 PM

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first time seeing multiple sclerosis, poor Annette.. Strong couple! I was a late Annette fan.

**PetiteMortKvsh** · 10-07-2012, 03:43 PM

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I meet her many years ago in the early 90's, It was I believe her last appearance at Disneyland, she was signing her perfume and taking a few photo's. I was lucky enough to met her and her husband then. She was very very sweet and I feel so lucky to have met her then in her frail state. Bless her. I have been doing M.S walks for over 15 years now, and all because of her! Much love and respect!

**Lost Boy** · 10-07-2012, 04:30 PM

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She meant so much to us who grew up with her and the Original Mickey Mouse Club. She was there on opening day with the other Mousketeers for the opening telecast. She is indeed America's Sweetheart. I hope Disney steps up on this and makes a huge donation to her foundation. She was a huge part of the early days of Television and Disneyland. Much love to her and her husband who has stood by her no matter what. That is True Love. This is just so sad.

**ttrocc7007** · 10-07-2012, 06:18 PM

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I've been close to a couple of people with severe MS, and it's heartbreaking to see the progression of this terrible disease.
It's a terrible thing for someone my age to see this fantasy figure become horribly ill.
God bless Annette.

**Barbaraann** · 10-07-2012, 07:15 PM

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I loved her as a mouseketeer, and when she was on Spin and Marty. Her husband obviously loves her very much, and the man is a rare human being. The fact that he takes care of her himself is amazing. A lesser man might have hidden her away in a nursing home, and let others care for her. After watching my mom get Alzheimer's and become a resident in a nursing home, I could not do what this man is doing. Annette has a terrible disease, but when she chose her husband, she chose a gem.

I just turned 65, and in my lifetime, I have seen a lot of wonderful things accomplished in the world of medicine. I pray that the foundation that Annette and her husband have started will bring MS patients successful treatments, and eventually a cure.

**Gone2Disneyland** · 10-07-2012, 07:43 PM

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Thank you for sharing the link, DisneylandFan1977. Finished watching the videos and I'm here rubbing tears from my eyes. Not simply for how MS has affected Annette but for how much love her husband has for his wife. In what could have been a tabloid story, Glen seems like such a genuine, well-meaning man. How fortunately for Annette to have him and Shelley Fabaret still loving her and in her life to this day for her.

**Barbossa** · 10-07-2012, 09:01 PM

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Already posted yesterday in the Main Lounge right here:
http://micechat.com/forums/micechat-...sclerosis.html

**Goofyernmost** · 10-08-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by Gone2Disneyland View Post

Thank you for sharing the link, DisneylandFan1977. Finished watching the videos and I'm here rubbing tears from my eyes. Not simply for how MS has affected Annette but for how much love her husband has for his wife. In what could have been a tabloid story, Glen seems like such a genuine, well-meaning man. How fortunately for Annette to have him and Shelley Fabaret still loving her and in her life to this day for her.

Annette was my first emotional love. Not just hormonal! I was an early teen when she married and I cannot tell you how broken hearted I was. I somehow felt that we would cross paths, in some impossible place, at some impossible time and we would connect. Then she married. She obviously knew what she was doing. That man has stayed by her side throughout this ordeal and that is a wonderful thing.
My heart never really let go of Annette. My first two girl friends resembled her a lot. :blush: I so saddens me to see her this way. As long as she has the fight left in her...I hope and pray for her continued strength and will.

**Barbossa** · 10-10-2012, 11:01 AM

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I initially posted about this first in the Main Lounge as soon as W5 reported on it, however it went unnoticed there. I did post an important link in case any of you are planning to buy Babes in Toyland on Blu-Ray when it comes out in a couple months. A portion of the proceeds goes to Annette's MS charity. Link is in the Main Lounge thread here:
http://micechat.com/forums/micechat-...sclerosis.html

Check post #2 in the original thread.

**jasmineray** · 10-10-2012, 07:24 PM

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I had no idea Annette had multiple sclerosis! This is absolutely terrible and heartbreaking! I'm twenty years old, but I grew up with the original Mickey Mouse Club, through Vault Disney, so I'm a big Annette fan. God bless her and her family. Lord, please heal her.

**darkamor** · 10-17-2012, 05:21 PM

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Mouseketeer Fans & AIP Beach Movie Fans <3 You Annette .... you even still have me addicted to Skippy Peanut Butter (ounce for ounce Skippy has more protein) .... that 80's gem BACK TO THE BEACH still makes me smile ... unfortunately, seeing what MS has done to Annette Funicello makes me cry (America wastes so much money on various things, yet can not find the finances to help fund a cure for M.S.? What a shame!), she is not the only celebrity who suffers from this deteriorating disease but I am glad with courage this video footage ought to encourage everyone to help finance a cure ...

Bless Us All -

C J

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