Cherry Hill, NJ • June 17, 2013 -  Today the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition (MSC) debuts new accounts on Facebook and Twitter that will serve as a “one-stop” source for information on available MS programs and services. Representing the leading organizations in MS research, advocacy, education, and treatment, the MSC will provide information on the individual offerings of member organizations as well as collaborative efforts orchestrated through the Coalition itself. The MSC can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MSCoalition and on Twitter at @MS_Coalition.

There are several open registrations remaining for MSAA’s upcoming patient education program at Dave & Buster’s in Denver, CO on Saturday, June 15^th at 9 am. The free program titled, Bridging the Communication Gap between Parents with MS and Their Children, invites parents and children to come together for special workshops which teach parents how to talk to their children about MS and enable children to learn about living with MS in a supportive manner through fun, interactive games and activities.

Edwards, Colo. • June 6, 2013 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s free one-day JUMPSTART Program, held Saturday, August 10, 2013, in Pleasanton, CA at The Four Points By Sheraton is an educational and interactive program where people with MS and support partners learn the knowledge, skills and tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and actively co-manage their MS. This JUMPSTART Program, held in collaboration with the National MS Society– Northern California Chapter, provides presentations, workshops and interactive sessions so participants can see themselves beyond the challenges of their MS. 

Hi All!

It was great to meet so many new people and hang out with old friends, past participants and our Programs Consultants in Orlando at the 27^th Annual Meeting of the CMSC! The Can Do MS team had an amazing time networking and learning more about MS research and education. The education, speakers, vendors, and all the little details were top notch – even the palm trees!

Edwards, Colo. • May 29, 2013 - Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, the leading provider of innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with multiple sclerosis and their support partners, is pleased to announce that Richard Kelly and Robin Kelly from Denver, CO have been appointed to Co-Chair. The new officers include Bernice Kuca from Boston, MA as Vice Chair, David Madden from Orinda, CA as Treasurer and Kate Togneri from West Hollywood, CA as Secretary. In addition, Can Do MS added one new board member, Dr. John Schafer, MD, FAAN from Sacramento, CA.  Schafer is also a Programs Consultant for Can Do MS.

Edwards, Colo. • May 16, 2013 – Beaver Creek Resort Company has selected Can Do MS as the beneficiary of its 2^nd Annual Cut and Slice Golf Event presented by US Bank, to be held on Monday, May 27, 2013, at the Beaver Creek Golf Club from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Golfers also will enjoy barbecue and craft beers from Crazy Mountain Brewery and Breckenridge Brewery around the course. Tickets are $100 per person which includes greens fee, golf cart, practice balls, tee gift and barbecue and beer on the course. Net proceeds from the event will be donated to Can Do MS’s lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS and their support partners.

Edwards, Colo. • April 1, 2013 - Can Do MS is proud to present the Rolex “100” Raffle for a chance to win a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, valued at $8,100, and generously donated by Rolex Watch USA.  All raffle proceeds benefit Can Do MS’s lifestyle empowerment programs which equip people living with MS and their support partners with the knowledge, skills, awareness and confidence to become active co-managers of their health.

Edwards, Colo. • March 25, 2013 - Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, the leading provider of innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with multiple sclerosis and their support partners, is pleased to announce that Melissa McClendon has joined Can Do MS’s Leadership Team as the new Controller.  In this role, McClendon brings over nine years of experience and she will oversee the day to day accounting and finance operations.

Edwards, Colo. • March 13, 2013 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency has earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the sixth consecutive year that Can Do MS has earned this top distinction.

Edwards, Colo. • February 27, 2013 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is proud to announce that it has received a $7,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.  The award was one of 76 grants totaling almost $427,000 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers. Created by the late Dana Reeve, the program has awarded 2,131 grants totaling over $16 million since 1999.

Sandpoint, ID • February 12, 2013 – This winter marks the 28^th annual Vertical Express for Can Do MS at Schweitzer Mountain, a skiing and snowboarding event on Saturday, March 9th.  The event raises money for Can Do MS, a national nonprofit and innovative provider of lifestyle empowerment programs that help families living with multiple sclerosis (MS). 

Olympic Valley, CA. • February 8, 2013 – This winter marks the 28^th annual Vertical Express for Can Do MS at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, a skiing and snowboarding event on Saturday, March 9^th  and Sunday, March 10^th.  The event raises money for Can Do MS, a national nonprofit and innovative provider of lifestyle empowerment programs that help families living with multiple sclerosis (MS). 

Edwards, Colo. • January 31, 2013 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is excited to present a new two-day TAKE CHARGE Program starting on Friday, June 21, 2013, and ending on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Charleston, West Virginia at the Embassy Suites Charleston Hotel.  The TAKE CHARGE Program is a wellness weekend for people living with MS and their support partners. This program will explore an interactive and multi-disciplinary approach to MS care management in which participants learn the individualized skills and mindset to take charge of their health and life with MS.  In collaboration with the National MS Society – Blue Ridge Chapter, TAKE CHARGE provides educational lectures, interactive workshops, group interactions with MS experts and with others living with MS.

Edwards, Colo. • January 7, 2013 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is excited to present a new, free one-day JUMPSTART IN MOTION Program on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Youngstown, OH at Holiday Inn Youngstown-South (Boardman).  JUMPSTART IN MOTION is an educational and interactive program where people living with MS and their support partners learn the knowledge, skills and tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and actively co-manage their MS.  This particular program will focus on movement and mobility issues and will offer a special session for support partners to specifically address their concerns. In collaboration with the National MS Society – Ohio Buckeye Chapter, JUMPSTART IN MOTION provides presentations, workshops and interactive sessions so participants can see themselves beyond the challenges of their MS.

With the giving season just around the corner we want to take a moment this month and give thanks to someone very important to our organization, our founder Jimmie Heuga.  It’s been over two years since Jimmie passed however, his can do spirit is still alive in the hearts of everybody involved with Can Do MS, which includes our office staff, Programs Consultants, board members, program participants, fundraisers, sponsors and all our supporters.

Edwards, Colo. • November 20, 2012 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is excited to present a new, free one-day JUMPSTART IN MOTION Program on Saturday, February 9, 2013, in Pomona, CA at Kellogg West Conference Center and Lodge.  JUMPSTART IN MOTION is an educational and interactive program where people living with MS and their support partners learn the knowledge, skills and tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and actively co-manage their MS.  This particular program will focus on movement and mobility issues and will offer a special session for support partners to specifically address their concerns. In collaboration with the National MS Society – Southern California & Nevada Chapter, JUMPSTART IN MOTION provides presentations, workshops and interactive sessions so participants can see themselves beyond the challenges of their MS.

Article Source: National MS Society

Women participating in a small study of progressive resistance (weight) training improved significantly in walking, and reported improvements in quality of life as well. The study, funded by the National MS Society, used standard measures to evaluate the effects of the program, along with in-depth interviews of the participants to determine the full effects on quality of life. Peter R. Giacobbi, Jr., PhD (University of Arizona, Tucson), Lesley J. White, PhD (University of Georgia, Athens) and colleagues report their findings in Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly

Edwards, Colo • September 25, 2012 – Lace up the skates and join us for the 5^th Annual MS Skate-A-Thon!  Skaters will gather at the Eagle Ice Rink on Saturday, October 13^th from 5 - 7 pm to raise money for Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s lifestyle empowerment programs for people and families living with MS.

Edwards, Colo. • September 17, 2012 – Can Do Day is an annual campaign that honors Can Do Multiple Sclerosis founder, Jimmie Heuga and celebrates his legacy on his birthday, September 22^nd.  On this day, focus on what you can do, and do it.  Each year, Can Do Day is built around the many Can Do MS fans who share what they can do, which inspire others and helps raise awareness for MS.  It has quickly become the focal point of Can Do MS’s Facebook campaign. 

Edwards, Colo. • September 12, 2012 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis and Outdoor Mindset have established a partnership that will encourage individuals living with multiple sclerosis to gain valuable life experiences through connecting with those who have a similar diagnosis and outdoor interests. These connections enable those impacted by multiple sclerosis to receive support from someone uniquely familiar with their experience.

Edwards, Colo • August 31, 2012 – Vin48 Restaurant and Chris Pryor of The Brewers Association have teamed up once again to host TAPPED: An Evening of Craft Beer & Fine Food to benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis. This annual fundraising event is presented by US Bank and will take place on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Vin48 Restaurant in Avon, CO at 6:00pm.  This evening proves to be a unique experience by pairing five award-winning craft brews with a five course meal from Chef Charles Hayes at Vin48.

Squaw Valley, Calif. • August 24, 2012 – Mark your calendar! The 24th Annual Alpen Wine Festival will be held Sunday, September 2, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Village at Squaw Valley. All event proceeds benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, a national nonprofit organization and innovative provider of lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. Tickets are $40 and will include a commemorative crystal wine glass, a variety of wine tastings featuring over 40 vineyards, live music and access to the silent auction room full of wine, lodging packages and art pieces.

Edwards, Colo. • July 31, 2012 – Can Do MS is excited to announce the launch of their newly published book, The Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Guide to Lifestyle Empowerment.  The book offers comprehensive information and includes the necessary tools to enable someone with multiple sclerosis (MS) to enjoy a higher quality of life.  A total of ten Can Do MS Programs Consultants collaborated in writing chapters to complete Can Do MS’s new multi-disciplinary book titled The Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Guide to Lifestyle Empowerment.  Edited by Pat Kennedy, the 152-page paperback book provides the reader with over 20 years worth of knowledge and information accumulated by our organization and our unique approach to wellness.

Edwards, Colo. • July 23, 2012 - Can Do Multiple Sclerosis™, the leading provider of innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with multiple sclerosis and their support partners, is pleased to announce the addition of Lauri O’Brien as Director of Programs. She will be coming aboard as an asset that will be utilized for many roles, including program management, program development, Chair of the Programs Committee and as a member of the Can Do MS’ leadership team.

Edwards, Colo. • July 16, 2012 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s free one-day JUMPSTART Program, held Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Columbus, OH at The Embassy Suites Hotel-Columbus is an educational and interactive program where people with MS and support partners learn the knowledge, skills and tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and actively co-manage their MS. This JUMPSTART Program, held in collaboration with the National MS Society–Ohio Buckeye Chapter, Columbus, provides presentations, workshops and interactive sessions so participants can see themselves beyond the challenges of their MS. 

Edwards, Colo. • July 3, 2012 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s free one-day JUMPSTART Program, held Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Rutland, VT at the Holiday Inn Rutland is an educational and interactive program where people with MS and support partners learn the knowledge, skills and tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and actively co-manage their MS. This JUMPSTART Program, held in collaboration with the National MS Society–Greater New England Chapter, provides presentations, workshops and interactive sessions so participants can see themselves beyond the challenges of their MS. 

Edwards, Colo. • July 3, 2012 – Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s free one-day JUMPSTART Program, held Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Nashua, NH at the Courtyard by Marriott Nashua is an educational and interactive program where people with MS and support partners learn the knowledge, skills and tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and actively co-manage their MS. This JUMPSTART Program, held in collaboration with the National MS Society–Greater New England Chapter, provides presentations, workshops and interactive sessions so participants can see themselves beyond the challenges of their MS.