 "The CAN DO® Program helped me realize that I need to make the most of every day, whether I'm playing golf, working, biking or hiking"- Alice P., CAN DO Program Alumni
Before attending our CAN DO® Program in 2008, Alice Plain was on the right path to living fully despite her recent diagnosis. She was the Head Pro at a local golf course, which is a very physically demanding profession. Alice, who started her golf career in 1996, was diagnosed with MS in 2006. After her diagnosis, Alice could have chosen to move on from her Head Pro position, but she didn't. In fact, she did the opposite and found ways to increase her involvement with the Pro Golf Association (PGA). In 2012, she was the first woman to earn the Bill Strausbaugh Award for excellence, awarded by The Colorado PGA West Chapter for her work in mentoring...Read More
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By Can Do MS Programs Consultants: Juliann Hanson-Zlatev, OTR and Kathy San Martino, PT, NCS, ATP/SMS, CLT-LANA, MSCS
When MS impairs your mobility more and more, exercise can pose yet one more challenge. For some the word "exercise" conjures up negative feelings or nervousness while for others, exercise represents "me time", empowerment, a feeling of wellness, accomplishment, and taking care of yourself. There are adaptations that can be helpful. Some will argue that there's ... Read Article.
Click here to register for our upcoming webinar on adaptive equipment.
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 Please Welcome Our New Controller!
Melissa McClendon., CPA
Melissa comes to us as a seasoned professional with nine years of experience in finance and accounting. She is excited to use her fiscal knowledge to help Can Do MS expand it's programming to a larger audience of people impacted by multiple sclerosis. Melissa has lived in the Vail Valley for eight years, and loves to spend as much time outdoors as possible, usually accompanied by her dog, Maybelline. "We are pleased to have Melissa join our team," said Heidi A. Heltzel, Can Do MS President and CEO, "and look forward to having her apply her extensive experience to our financial and operational functions." Learn more about Melissa |
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Adaptive Equipment: How It Can Help
You Exercise
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
2 Experts. 1 Topic. 0 Cost to you.
Exercise has proven to be valuable for those living with MS in gaining flexibility, strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and balance. For many living with MS, there are mobility challenges that can limit one's ability to exercise. In this webinar, we will share how to best use various types of adaptive equipment to assist in your exercise program.
Environmental Factors: How To Influence The World Around You
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
2 Experts. 1 Topic. 0 Cost to you.
There are a number of environmental exposure factors that may have an impact on you and your MS. We will discuss topics such as: Vitamin D, smoking, diet, weight and exercise. Learn how this knowledge may change how you feel about having MS and your ability to control some factors.
Can Do MS Webinar Series are made possible by:
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Rolex "100" Raffle
It's that time of year again, get your tickets before we sell out!
 Your chance to be the lucky winner of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, valued at $8,100. There are only 100 tickets available for $100 per ticket. Remember, you can always purchase more than one to increase your odds! The best part...your dollars help reach more people with MS.
Click here to learn more about the timepiece and purchase your winning ticket(s) today!
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2013 Vertical Express for
Can Do MS Wrap Up
It was an amazing winter of skiing powder, fundraising and camaraderie!
We'd like to thank everybody who participated. Your hard work and dedication to our mission is un-matched! Check out pictures from all the events by visiting our Flickr page. A special thank you to our event directors, host resorts, donors, event sponsors and our volunteers who make these events possible year after year. For a full recap of each event click here. Thanks To All Our Event Directors: Dan & Terri Stewart - Crystal Mountain, WA Annie Sundquist, Bernie Kuca & Terry Kuca - Steamboat Springs, CO Billy-Bob Goyen & Pamela Burke - Schweitzer Mountain, ID Lara Sprinkles, Stacey Wittek & Amy Chatowsky - Squaw Valley, CA Congrats to Terry Owens-Alvarez from Squaw Valley who raised $17,492 and won our grand prize trip to Vail for two! We can't wait to see all of you and your friends on the slopes next year! |
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Girls On SpeedDarcy is raising money for our programs while she trains for the Boston Marathon. Click here to make a donation!
April 15th
Boston, MA
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2nd Annual Cut & Slice Golf EventWe are the beneficiary for the 2nd year! During your round of golf you will enjoy craft beers and mouth watering BBQ all while supporting a
good cause!
May 27th
Beaver Creek,CO
Register Today!
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We are the featured nonprofit on Friday5 during the week of Friday, March 29th through Thursday,
April 4th!
Friday5 is a nonprofit organization that handpicks a reputable nonprofit every Friday for all of their members to donate $5.
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Angela C.
28-year-old woman, diagnosed for 10 years.
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way more than my MS, and I will not stop until I make my dreams happen.
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see that I am much more than the MS. |
follow my passions and let NOTHING stand in
my way. |
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