Your Best Life Update: July Enews

July 2012

Greetings!

We would like to thank all of our team members who rode in the NMSS Bike MS 150 in Ft. Collins, CO to help raise awareness for Can Do MS! There were 20 team riders this year who all sported their Can Do MS bike jersey during the two day ride.

Can Do MS's team, The Eagle Spinners in Ft. Collins.

Are you interested in sporting a Can Do MS bike jersey when you ride? Contact Scott Robinson (srobinson@mscando.org, 970-926-1277) to receive more information.

"I think the relationships are magic. Having people you respect believe that you can do what you've set out to do is even more magical. It has really, really had a huge impact on my motivation and desire to achieve the goals that I set during the program." - Karen B.

Imagine yourself at 28 years old. You're a highly motivated and successful lawyer, living your dream working at one of the nation's most prestigious blue chip law firms. You work ten, stress-filled hours a day and end up each night exhausted on your couch. You keep telling yourself that being this tired is from your stressful job.

Read Karen's Story

Cognitive Changes: Recognizing and Meeting
the Challenges
By: Deborah Miller, PhD, LISW &
Janet DeClark, MA, CCC-SLP

Based on a number of studies, it is estimated that 50% or more of people with MS will experience cognitive symptoms. Typically these symptoms are very specific to different cognitive activities. Consequently these symptoms range from mild to moderate in severity and only about 5% of people with MS experience severely disabling cognitive problems. The symptoms are important to diagnose and understand because, left unmanaged, they can have an important impact on routine daily activities.

Read Article

Watch the archived webinar from Tuesday!Cognitive Changes: Recognizing & Meeting the Challenges

The Can Do MS
Guide To Lifestyle
Empowerment - Order Today! Available from most major retailers July 2012!

We're excited to announce our very own Pat Kennedy can now add published editor to her list of accomplishments. Over the last two years she, along with the help of nine of our Programs Consultants, have been working hard to create a book that embodies our founder Jimmie Heuga's can do philosophy. The book provides the reader with over 20 years worth of knowledge and information accumulated by this organization and its unique approach to wellness.

Also available on Google eBooks and Amazon Kindle

Emerging Therapies in MS

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

1 Expert. 1 Topic. 0 Cost to you.

Now is an exciting time with the development of new therapies for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Can Do MS' special August webinar focuses on emerging therapies in MS. Dr. Schapiro will discuss areas of research in MS including treatments and symptom management.

There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask Dr. Schapiro questions after his presentation.

Save the Date for the 24th Annual

Alpen Wine Fest!

Alpen Wine Fest returns to The Village at Squaw Valley Sunday, September 2nd from 2 - 5 pm. Join us for the 24th annual event. Alpen Wine Fest is a fundraising event for Vertical Express for Can Do MS. Tickets are $40 and include tastings from more than 40 Northern California vineyards. Enjoy the wine in a crystal souvenir glass while perusing the silent auction for great deals on wine, lodging packages, art and more.

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What do The Ironman World Championships & Can Do MS have in common?

Kelly Williamson!

Join professional triathlete and Can Do MS fundraiser, Kelly Williamson, as she trains her way to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI on October 13th!

In conjunction with Active MSers Kelly features can do stories from individuals who are living with, and staying active despite multiple sclerosis. She will continue to highlight these inspirational stories on her blog as she trains her way to the Ironman World Championships.

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