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Ann Romney is an American author and philanthropist, recognized for her advocacy in neurological diseases and her impactful contributions to various charitable causes.
Ann Romney made a major gift to Brigham and Women's Hospital, launching the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases in 2014. This center houses approximately 250 scientists and researchers working on finding cures for MS, Alzheimer’s, ALS, Parkinson’s, and brain tumors. Proceeds from her book 'In This Together: My Story' also go to the center.
Ann Romney has shared her experiences as an MS patient and her reasons for optimism at events such as the 2015 World Medical Innovation Forum, organized through Chartwell Speakers.
Ann Romney is an alumna of Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Educational Community, where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Mitt Romney. She is noted as a philanthropist, author, activist, and former First Lady of Massachusetts.
The Romney Foundation was involved in grantmaking activities. The foundation's initiatives were analyzed for political neutrality during Mitt Romney's presidential campaign.
Ann Romney is an alumna of Brigham Young University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French in 1975.
Ann Romney was awarded the Public Leadership in Neurology Award (PLINA) from the American Brain Foundation, recognizing her fundraising efforts and philanthropic contributions to neurological research.
Ann Romney received an honorary degree from Mount Ida College in 2005.
Ann Romney received the MS Society Inspiration Award from the Central New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in 2006.
Ann Romney received the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award from Salt Lake City-based Operation Kids, recognizing her work with children's charities.
Ann Romney and her husband, Mitt Romney, were awarded the Canterbury Medal from The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in May 2008 for their commitment to principles and faith during the presidential campaign.
Ann Romney received an honorary degree in public service from Southern Utah University in 2014, acknowledging her contributions of time, funding, and support for children and families. She also presented a commencement address there, which later formed the basis for her book 'Whatever You Choose to Be: 8 Tips for the Road Ahead'.
Ann Lois Romney (née Davies), born on April 16, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, was raised in Bloomfield Hills. She attended the private Kingswood School, where she met Mitt Romney. In 1966, she converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and later attended Brigham Young University (BYU), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in French in 1975. As a stay-at-home mother, she raised five sons: Taggart (born 1970), Matthew (1971), Joshua (1975), Benjamin (1978), and Craig (1981). Her early community involvement included running for town meeting representative in Belmont in 1977 and volunteering with the local PTA and League of Women Voters, as well as holding cooking classes.
Romney’s public profile grew significantly during her husband’s political career. She was actively involved in his 1994 U.S. Senate campaign. From 2003 to 2007, she served as the First Lady of Massachusetts, during which she was the governor’s liaison for federal faith-based initiatives and engaged with children’s charities like Best Friends and Operation Kids. She also volunteered as an instructor at the Mother Caroline Academy in Boston and was a board member for the New England chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Her dedication to charitable causes extended to co-chairing the Olympic Aid charity during the 2002 Winter Olympics and contributing to the United Way of Massachusetts Bay.
In 1998, Ann Romney was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an experience that deeply shaped her advocacy efforts. She credits a combination of mainstream and alternative treatments, including equestrianism, for managing her condition. Her passion for equestrianism led her to achieve national recognition in dressage, including a 2006 Gold Medal and 2005 Silver Medal at the Grand Prix level from the United States Dressage Federation. Leveraging her personal experience, she established the Ann Romney Center for Neurological Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in 2014. The center focuses on research for multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, and brain tumors. She continues to be a Global Ambassador for the center, advocating for research and offering hope to those affected by neurological conditions. She is also the author of “In This Together: My Story” (2015) and “Whatever You Choose to Be: 8 Tips for the Road Ahead” (2015), and co-authored “Simple Truths for an Abundant Life: From One Generation to Another” (2019) with her husband.
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