WHO WE ARE
Standing With Families, Strengthening Communities
A grassroots commitment to hope, dignity, and real-time relief across South Carolina.
Headquartered in Blythewood, South Carolina, the Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (CMMSFOUNDATION) operates as a vital community bridge for individuals and households impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Where large healthcare systems and clinical research models often focus on the future cure, our foundation steps directly into the everyday present—providing immediate financial relief, essential mobility resources, and academic scholarships.
We believe that navigating a chronic neurological condition should never mean choosing between medical stability and household essentials. Whether you are facing a new diagnosis, walking alongside an affected loved one, or looking to sponsor meaningful grassroots change, explore our relief programs or partner with us today to help ensure no one battles MS alone.
FOUNDER & CEO
Corey Mitchell
Corey's life has always been centered on public service, leadership, and community care. Raised in Florence, South Carolina, Corey proudly served as a police officer with the City of Columbia Police Department. On February 19, 2020, his life changed when an unexpected medical diagnosis revealed he had Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
What followed was an intense journey of hospital stays, rehabilitation, and life adjustments as Corey transitioned from walking the beat in uniform to navigating daily life in a wheelchair. Yet, facing those physical challenges revealed something even greater: while MS changed how he moved, it could never change his calling to serve. Realizing that many families fighting MS lack access to resources, emotional backing, and financial relief, Corey chose to turn pain into purpose.
From his rehabilitation bed, he laid the groundwork for the Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (CMMSFOUNDATION) to make sure no one faces the disease alone. Today, based in Blythewood, SC, Corey leads community-wide initiatives—including the annual MS Awareness Walk, the Scholarship Gala, and essential family assistance programs—bringing hope, practical aid, and disability advocacy across South Carolina. Recognized by the City of Columbia and the South Carolina General Assembly, Corey continues to inspire thousands with his guiding principle: MS may change your circumstances, but it does not define your purpose.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
The Strengths That Drive Our Impact
How our community-first model delivers steady support beyond the clinic walls.
Lived-Experience Advocacy
Our organization is built from the inside out. Because our leadership understands the daily realities of mobility transitions, medical appointments, and lifestyle adjustments, every initiative is shaped by genuine empathy rather than clinical detachment.
Whole-Family Relational Care
Multiple Sclerosis affects an entire household, not just the diagnosed individual. Through dedicated caregiver initiatives, spouse support grants, and family assistance, we invest in the emotional and financial stability of the loved ones providing daily care.
Education & Future Protection
A health crisis shouldn't interrupt the next generation’s goals. Programs like the Helping Hands Scholarship and the annual Back-to-School Bash actively shield students from the financial strain of an MS diagnosis, keeping academic paths clear and accessible.
Civic Unity & Community Action
Through visible regional gatherings—including the annual MS Awareness Walk and the CMMS Extravaganza Gala—we break down the isolation of disability by building real, accessible spaces for celebration, advocacy, and shared strength.