" Finally, we weren't just one of 30 patients a doctor was seeing in a day, for fifteen minutes each, after waiting months to get an appointment. We had instant answers from true MS specialists." - Jos�e M. CAN DO� Program Alumni
Communities educate, protect and most importantly, they can empower. Jos�e was not only grateful to find an ongoing social community through Can Do MS, but also a safe place to ask questions and learn more about her condition with people just like herself. It wasn't until her first...Read More
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By: Can Do MS Programs Consultant: Susan Kalota, MD
Peeing is not as easy as it sounds. The act of urinating voluntarily is a very complex act requiring functions of the brain, the spinal cord, nerves directly to the bladder or urethra, normal bladder muscles, normal urethral muscles and in men, a prostate that is not blocking the outlet. Unfortunately, MS is a disease of nerve function so it has the ability to affect bladder function in many different sites from the brain down to the bladder or urethra. Bladder issues are experienced by...Read Article
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TAKE CHARGE™ Program Launches! From June 21st-23rd, 62 people affected by MS gained the tools and knowledge to take charge of their MS!
It was an amazing weekend in Charleston, West Virginia! It takes a community to create and execute a new program, and we'd like to thank all of our Programs Consultants who helped make this idea a reality.
The surveys are in from the program participants and the response was overwhelmingly positive! We look forward to bringing this program to another community next year! Stay tuned.
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Bladder & Bowel Issues: To Pee or Not To Pee Tuesday, July 9, 2013 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
2 Experts. 1 Topic. 0 Cost to You.
This webinar will discuss normal bladder function and how it can be affected by MS. Dr. Kalota will also discuss the impact it can have on those living with MS and what can be done to evaluate it and treat it. This webinar
will also discuss the impact MS can have on bowel function and what can be done to address this issue as well.
Managing Speech, Language and Cognitive Challenges Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
This webinar discusses how to identify signs of cognitive and speech challenges, whom to contact, and what types of treatments and strategies are available to help manage the challenges. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the presentation.
Can Do MS Webinar Series is made possible by:
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Save The Date For Can Do Day 2013!
When: Sunday, September 22, 2013
On Sunday, September 22nd, we ask you to join us in celebrating our founder Jimmie Heuga's birthday by focusing on what you can do, and DO IT!
How will you celebrate? Like us on Facebook and share your 2013 Can Do Day pledge in honor of Jimmie and inspire others to make their Can Do Day count!
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Find the Magic of Giving Back!
Macy's National Shop for A Cause Day.
Macy's will partner with Can Do MS to invite customers to participate in Macy's 8th Annual Shop For A Cause charity shopping event. Macy's 2013 Shop For A Cause will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2013 in store all day at Macy's stores nationwide!
Macy's Shop For A Cause is a unique one-day only shopping event created to support charities like us! We keep 100% of every $5 ticket that sells. The more Can Do MS sells; the more money we will raise!
Purchase a $5 shopping pass from Can Do MS that includes 25% or 10% off regular, sale and clearance purchases. Click here to learn more and to purchase your discount shopping pass! Don't forget, they make great gifts too!
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Macy's Shop For a CausePurchase an all-day shopping pass from Can Do MS for $5 to receive a discount at Macy's stores nationwide!
August 24, 2013
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Alpen Wine FestWine Tasting, Live music, Silent Auction & Raffle all while taking in the beautiful vista's of Lake Tahoe, CA!
September 1, 2013 Squaw Valley, CA
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Can Do DayIn honor of our founder Jimmie Heuga's (1943-2010) birthday, we declared September 22nd as Can Do Day.
September 22, 2013 Learn more
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28th Annual Autumn Benefit This year we are pleased to announce Clay Walker as our honoree! Clay is a platinum selling country music star and founder of Band Against MS.
October 24, 2013 New York City, NY
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Join the MS Coalition on social media. Consider it your one stop shop for information on available MS programs and services!
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Our Board of Directors has change of leadership. Please welcome our new co-chairs Richard & Robin Kelly and newest member Dr. John Schaffer, MD, FAAN & Can Do MS Programs Consultant.
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Living With MS. I believe everything happens for a reason. MS is just a new life, a new journey.
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a strong person.
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continue to accomplish so much more... |
live life and become a whole person and be who I am meant to be. |
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