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The teams wore special orange (official color representing the National MS Society) and white jerseys donated by Rutgers-Camden Head Softball Coach
Brian Wolverton. Chrissy's father Larry threw a ceremonial first pitch to his son Michael as Chrissy, her twin sister Victoria and over 40 family members who traveled from Maryland cheered the duo on. “With an increase in donations and promotion of more awareness, this event meant the possibility of someone else winning their battle” Chrissy Landis.
Vina Landis after battling MS for nearly 30 years passed away November 21, 2012, leaving behind a legacy to her family, friends and people she made feel like family. Vina's tireless fighting and selfless spirit touched those around her. Vina was a role model for treating others as they wanted to be treated and proving that anything is possible as long as one never gives up. With more than 1,000 attendees paying their respects, her legacy continues to reach out and inspire.“My mom had been paralyzed three different times and always told my brother, sister and I if we didn't stop fighting for whatever it is we want to fight for or loved, then she would never stop fighting this MS” Chrissy Landis.
In celebration of Vina's endless determination, the Scarlet Raiders Softball Team continues to sport “What Would Vina Do” (WWVD) armbands that they've been wearing all season long. “After my mother passed away, my cousin Britney Colandreo had mentioned that every time she was feeling down, scared, sad, and so on, she kept asking herself “What Would Vina Do”?. It became a way for our family to get through the days and even harder nights with just a little more ease. It became our slogan” says Chrissy. Chrissy's players surprised her with the armbands on the way to their first game of the season vs. Brooklyn College.
MS affects more than 2.1 million people worldwide. According to the National MS Societies official website, “Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another”. “MS is a disease that gets overlooked a lot because it's not as acute as cancer, but it is a long term absolute heart breaker that breaks peoples spirits, peoples physiology and always drops a bomb in their life” Michael Landis.
“MS affects the entire family and family life in general. It forced my siblings and I to grow up faster. We had to learn how to cook, clean and take care of ourselves a lot faster than most of our friends” Victoria Landis.
How can you help? Consider donating to the National MS society in honor of Vina Landis by visiting the
Giovina Landis Memorial Fund. “The money that is raised will be used to find the cause, treatment, and ultimately the cure of multiple sclerosis" National MS Society.
Saturday was a day to remember and celebrate the life of Vina Landis while raising funds and awareness for MS. If we could all ask ourselves “What Would Vina Do” the world might become a better place.
