Blake Arnet is the founder of Dunk MS – an annual fundraiser that features a pro dunk showcase by the world's top dunkers all in support of MS research and youth basketball. His mother ended up passing away because of MS at the early age of 49. With his experience and skillset as a former UCLA college basketball player, sports coaching, and an entrepreneurial spirit, he founded Dunk MS with one mission on his mind: to find a cure for MS.

Some key takeaways:

• COVID-19 and its impact on Blake Arnet and his wedding plans
• Brigitte DeRouen, (Blake's mother), her life, who she was, and her influence on Blake as a child and young man
• The precipitous downfall Brigitte had with MS and how it affected Blake
• Emotional insights into Brigitte's last moments with MS and the regrets and lessons Blake gleaned from her passing
• After taking time to mourn and recover, Blake would be inspired to start his own slam dunk-based charity in support of MS research and relief efforts
• How Blake assembled a superstar slam-dunk team
• A detailed description of what a live Dunk MS event is like
• The MS Heart of Hope coin program, how it started, and the meaning behind each coin
• Arnet's summary of the the recent National MS Society Momentum magazine that features an article on Blake Arnet and his Dunk MS charity
• Blake's long-term goals and vision for Dunk MS and the legacy he wants to leave for his mother Brigitte

How to contact Blake:

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Dunk MS Contact Page

Resources on Blake & Dunk MS:

• Dunk MS Website
• MS Heart of Hope Coin Program
• NMSS Momentum Magazine Article

How to get involved with the MS Fitness Challenge:

• Donate
• MSFC Training Camp - Los Angeles
• MSFC Facebook Group

How to reach us:

• E-Mail: msfcinfo1@gmail.com
• Phone: (855) MSFIT4U (673-4848)

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