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SKI for MS Returns to Vail Mountain
February 6th, 2017
Avon, Colo. (February 6, 2017) – SKI for MS (formerly Vertical Express), a day-long community skiing fundraiser benefitting people with multiple sclerosis, will hit the slopes of Vail Mountain on February 18, 2017. One of nine stops in a nationwide event series, the SKI for MS Vail event benefits Can Do MS, a national nonprofit organization that delivers health education programs for families with MS. Programs focus on exercise, nutrition, symptom management, and the motivation to thrive in life.
Continue ReadingYOU DID IT! Over $101,030 Raised!!
January 13th, 2017
Because of you, we surpassed our end-of-year goal, raising over $51,030 and unlocking a $50,000 match to help families with MS attend our health education programs.
Together, we are ensuring that every person with MS has the opportunity to attend a life-changing health education program, regardless of financial ability.
Continue Reading2017 SKI for MS Dates Announced
January 6th, 2017
Avon, Colo. (January 4, 2017) – SKI for MS (formerly Vertical Express), a day-long community skiing fundraiser benefitting people with multiple sclerosis, will kick off January 28, 2017, with nine events across the country. This year’s SKI for MS series will include three new host mountains in New York. This historical event series, now in its 32nd year, benefits Can Do MS, a national nonprofit organization delivering educational health and wellness programs for families with MS.
Continue ReadingCan Do Multiple Sclerosis and Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Institute at Shepherd Center Partner to Improve MS Patient Health Outcomes
January 4th, 2017
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (Can Do MS) and the Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Institute at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, are pleased to announce a new partnership that combines resources to strengthen health outcomes for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The alliance includes program delivery services and longitudinal patient research, creating a scalable patient-centered health model to support hospitals and MS centers across the country.
Continue ReadingTogether. Transforming Lives.
November 7th, 2016
February 14, 1994, started out like any other day for Joann. That was until she visited her doctor, where she received devastating news: Joann was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She thought life was over. She was uncertain about her future. She was even more concerned about her unborn child, as she was pregnant with her second son.
Continue ReadingAnnual Gala Raises Over $130,000
November 7th, 2016
Can Do MS "changed my life," said Joann Dickson-Smith during her speech at the Autumn Benefit on October 20th in New York City. She captivated the audience as she spoke of her struggles after being diagnosed with MS. It resulted in a chain of events that caused her to wonder if she could even go on.
Continue ReadingSchedule Your Colorado Gives Day Donation Today!
November 7th, 2016
Join other Coloradans on December 6, 2016, and support Can Do MS on Colorado Gives Day.
Continue Reading20,154 Lives Transformed This Year!
November 4th, 2016
Wow! So far this year, Can Do MS has been able to provide 20,154 people with educational programs on exercise, nutrition, and symptom management to inspire and motivate long-lasting change. We are on track to increase our reach by 48% over 2015!
Continue ReadingMS Global's EPIC Fundraising Finish
January 13th, 2016
The MS Global charitable bicycling tour turned the pedal-power up and crushed their goal, raising $200,082 to support Can Do MS educational programs!
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