August 2014
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"When MS came along, we spent a lot of our time trying to find our new normal,"
Randall Bryant told us during his adaptive golf experience.

"Today was a sign that normal can come back, so, I was real pleased."
- Randall Bryant, Support Partner


Randall and his wife Lori participated in the Cut and Slice Golf Event on May 26th which featured an adaptive golf experience. We are excited to share with you our adaptive golf video! Click the thumbnail below and enjoy!


Video edited by Wilder Heuga.
Click here to view the adaptive golf video! 

Our new adaptive programming brings together people with MS, support partners and adaptive sport experts to offer educational outdoor experiences, so they can continue to live fully with MS. 
"Jimmie's legacy helps me realize that I am in control of my outcomes.  Life will always have its ups and downs, but as Jimmie said, 'each day is a new day'. "
- Angie S. - Development Associate, Can Do MS  

 

Do you have a personal connection to Can Do MS's mission?

Yes, my father. After years of experiencing the symptoms of MS, including exacerbations in his hands and feet and severe migraines, he was diagnosed with MS in 2011. When I learned about Jimmie Heuga's mission and his can do spirit, I wanted to know everything about Can Do MS. I spent...
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Rebounding from an MS Relapse
Can Do MS Programs Consultants: Gail Hartley, MSN, NP, MSCN and Sue Kushner, MS, PT 
  
Just like the disease itself, relapses and recovery in MS can be highly variable. You may have a mild exacerbation or one that may require numerous changes for you. No matter the extent of relapse, it is possible for you to maintain an...Read Article. 
 
 
Ask the Can Do Team
An online Q & A for people living with multiple sclerosis and their support partners that connects them to our interdisciplinary team of MS experts.



Question:What type of exercise schedule is recommended for someone who works full-time and living with MS?

Click here to read the answer from Can Do MS Programs Consultant Steve Molloy, PT.  


Question: Because of the 80-90 degree heat, my body is really having trouble moving, especially walking. I would like to stay indoors near a fan. However, I need to go out to address a few chores. What can I do to keep my legs moving?

Click here to read the answer from Can Do MS Programs Consultant Kathy SanMartino, PT, NCS, MSCS.

Don't forget, you can submit question(s) and get them answered for free!

Upcoming In-Person Programs
Michigan and Nevada, here we come!

JUMPSTART� Program | ONE-DAY
Grand Rapids, MI | Saturday, September 27, 2014 - Register Today!

Reno, NV | Saturday, October 4, 2014 - Register Today!


Other Helpful Resources
Below are some helpful resources that Can Do MS would like to share with you. Can Do MS does not manage the content or nature of the information below, but these may include beneficial tools for those living with MS and their support partners.  

MS Forum Open Discussion | Saturday, September 27th 
9:00am-12:00pm | Houston, TX

Clay Walker and Band Against MS are hosting a forum, free to MS patients, support partners, family and friends. Our Programs Consultant and Board Member, Dr. Randall Schapiro, will be speaking at the event! Learn more.

Tarita's Travel Connections

Interested in traveling with MS but don't know where to start? As a Certified Special Needs Travel Advocate, Tarita takes great pride in ensuring that you will have the experience of a lifetime, regardless of your level of mobility or ability. Learn more.  

 

Mother To Baby
Worried that MS or the medications you're taking for it might affect your pregnancy? Call the experts at Mother To Baby, a service of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS). Learn more. 

 

Recognizing & Rebounding from an
MS Relapse
 

Tuesday, August 12, 2014,
8:00 - 9:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

 

   

2 Experts. 1 Topic. 0 Cost to you.

Relapses are unpredictable occurrences in multiple sclerosis, and it helps to understand how to recognize one and what can be done to get you back on your feet quickly. Join Gail and Sue to understand what a relapse is (or what it is not!), what to look for in a relapse, when to call your healthcare provider and how relapses can be treated to speed your recovery. 

Click Here To Register  

 Click here to register. 

 

MS Symptoms Part II: Managing Your Mood & Cognition Issues
Tuesday, September 9, 2014,
8:00 - 9:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

 

 

Many individuals living with MS will experience changes in their emotions and their cognitive functions over time.  Depression and anxiety, as well as changes in memory, attention, visual perception and verbal fluency are common. Some people experience changes in both areas resulting in even more complex challenges. Please join Jeff and Peggy for a discussion about recognizing these changes, the relationship between mood and cognitive and strategies for effective coping.
Click Here To Register
Click here to register.
 
Can Do MS Webinar Series is made possible by:
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company  | Teva Neuroscience | Questcor Pharmaceuticals



 

Did you make your Can Do Day Photo Pledge yet?

We have a new look for Can Do Day this year. Click here to learn all about what's new this year, and view the inspiring Photo Pledges
Can Do MS Staff Member, Anne Lee, showing off the
Photo Pledge prize pack!
that have already been submitted!

Prize Announcement!
The Photo Pledge with the most votes on September 22nd will win a limited edition signed Jimmie Heuga poster, throwback 'Heuga Express' trucker hat, Can Do MS duffle bag and a $50 gift certificate from Trek Light Gear!

The earlier you submit, the more time you have to gain votes!

  

 

Summer Fundraising Events!

You can taste wine or shop while giving back.  


Alpen Wine Fest | Sunday, August 31, 2014 | Squaw Valley, CA
We are currently searching for a few amazing items for the silent auction and volunteers. To donate an item to the auction, please contact Angie Swim [email protected] or 970-926-1292. To volunteer please click here

 

Tickets on sale now! Click here to purchase. 

 

Macy's Shop For A Cause | Saturday, August 23, 2014

You still have time to purchase your savings pass for just $5!  All proceeds support our lifestyle empowerment programs!  Click here to purchase your savings pass, and don't forget to buy some for your friends, too!

 

Call For Volunteers!

There are many ways to support Can Do MS, and volunteering is a great way to give back! Check out our NEW online volunteer form that only takes a couple minutes to fill out. We have opportunities available all over the country; volunteer today!  

Red Rocks Century Bike Ride
It's here!
You can still register on-site.
Saturday, August 9th 
Morrison, CO 
Macy's "Shop For A Cause"
5 Bucks.
Shop.
Save.
Support Can Do MS.

Saturday, August 23rd 
Buy Now
 

Annual Alpen Wine Fest 
Drink wine at 6,200 feet from over 40 wineries!
Enjoy live music and breathtaking scenery for only $40.  
August 31st
Squaw Valley, CA
Annual Autumn Benefit 
Celebrate our 30th Anniversary in style!
Cocktails
Awards
3 Course Dinner
David Osmond Honoree Music 
October 23rd
New York, NY
Did You Know?
You can give back through a workplace giving program.

We are a member of the Combined Federal Campaign and
United Way!

 Learn more. 

Can Do Promise Of The Month
Lindsay L.
Living with MS for
38 years

learning more each day about my MS.

remember I have MS, but MS does not
have me!

take each day one day at a time. 

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