Our Story 

Evelyn and Sierra Hairston are mother and daughter from North Carolina. Sierra was diagnosed with Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) in April 2016 at 25. Evelyn, determined to lift her daughter's spirits, joined her fight against MS as her caregiver and now care partner. 

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They started a small greeting card business called Timely Fountain in June 2018, inspired by Sierra's journey of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in April 2016. Evelyn encouraged Sierra to begin journaling to start her healing process. Sierra and Evelyn discovered Sierra's gift for writing inspirational messages through journaling. Evelyn always had a love for writing and encouraging people. Evelyn and Sierra count it a great joy when people purchase their greeting cards online, at a local floral shop, and at vending events. Timely Fountain greeting cards were phased out in July 2024 so Evelyn and Sierra could focus more on content creation and community engagement. Timely Fountain greeting cards are still given to special people and worthy causes. Their business slogan is "Enjoy Life and Breathe." Evelyn's nursing and Sierra's social work background inspired them to engage, serve, educate, empower and encourage people and their families dealing with chronic illness. 

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They were the MS and the Family Co-Facilitators at the in-person Greater Carolinas Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society 2024 Black MS Experience: Raleigh Community Program and featured speakers at the 4th annual online National Multiple Sclerosis Society Black MS Experience Summit 2023. The mother-daughter duo was recognized locally and nationally by several organizations, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, for their advocacy work and volunteer efforts in the community.

Evelyn and Sierra aim to Inspire, Encourage, Enlighten, Enhance, Enrich, and Empower.

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Evelyn earned her dual Master of Business Administration/Master of Health Administration degree from Pfeiffer University in 2013. Evelyn is a registered nurse and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2004. Evelyn has over 38 years of experience in the healthcare field, working in various roles. Evelyn is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (Advanced Nurse Educator) degree at Winston- Salem State University.
 
Sierra earned her Master of Social Work degree from the Joint Master of Social Work Program North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2015. Sierra received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2013. Sierra has over five years of experience in the social work field, working in various clinical and caseworker roles. Evelyn and Sierra are also proud alumane from Guilford Technical Community College. Sierra released her memoir, Multiple Sclerosis: A Bitter Battle with an Uninvited Party Guest in December 2022. She takes readers on her journey of quiet personal battles leading up to her bitter fight with her body and mind to find herself and her purpose again after illness. Her memoir can be purchased on Amazon, Apple Books, and other platforms.
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A fountain represents joy and peace, and the water from the fountain represents calmness in life situations. The fountain encourages you to believe and walk into your purpose. Enjoy Life and Breathe!