MS Awareness Week 2014 is from March 3 to March 9th this year. The timing couldn't be more perfect for me to speak with West Hartford, Connecticut photographer, Mike Marques about his long-term project, photographing people in and around Connecticut who are battling multiple sclerosis.

Marques' three-year project, a collaboration with National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Connecticut Chapter is called “I Am A MoSaic.” Here is a small selection of images from that impressive project:

Here is my interview with Mike Marques' about “I Am A MoSaic” project:

Learn about why Mike Marques began the project, how he collaborated with a national organization, hear what it took to connect with his subjects and finally discover how he chose to celebrate their lives.

Mike Marques inspires me and I hope he inspires you as well.