Jeff Bell

Jeff Bell's Story

Born on November 24, 1979, in Joplin, Missouri, Jeff Bell moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1994. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1998 and earned a degree in Financial Management from Kansas State University in 2003. In 2004, Jeff relocated to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he lived until his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis on September 13, 2007. Despite the challenges of his condition, he continued to push forward and recently moved back to Kansas City in January 2023. Jeff's journey with MS took a pivotal turn when he connected with Charlie Sizer, whose father Scott introduced him to Les and the WMS program. Though his initial attempt to join the program was unsuccessful, persistence paid off, and his acceptance marked a transformative chapter in his life. Today, Jeff no longer relies on a cane, has gained strength, and made significant progress in his health journey. With renewed energy and a fresh perspective, Jeff has set an ambitious personal goal for the year: to virtually complete the distance from Los Angeles to New York City, totaling 2,778 miles. This goal symbolizes his resilience and determination to continue sharpening his abilities and pushing his limits.