"It's not his legacy that he had MS,
but that he refused to let MS take over his life."
- Wilder Heuga, Jimmie's son
Share with us what YOU can do!
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Making the Best Use of Your Health Insurance Options
Making sure you are enrolled in a health insurance plan at all times may be the single most important way to avoid debt and assure your ability to get the health care services you need. The key is to use your coverage wisely and avoiding costly mistakes. Read more.
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Health Insurance: What Everyone Needs to Know
September 13, 2016, 8 - 9:15 p.m. ET
In partnership with the National MS Society.
Join us at next week's webinar to learn about the different ways people with MS and their families can get and keep health insurance, how to plan for transitions (such as moving from employer-based coverage to Medicare), and what to expect as an enrollee in a private or public health insurance plan.
Please join us at no charge.
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Together in MS: A Webinar for You and Your Support Partner
Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 8 - 9:15 pm ET
In partnership with the National MS Society.
Multiple sclerosis not only affects the person with MS, but it also impacts all those who care about and provide support for the person living with the disease. Anyone in this important role experiences a variety of emotions and concerns when adapting to the challenges MS brings to their lives. Please join us to learn about ways that support partners can take care of their own wellness while providing care and support to a partner.
Please join us at no charge.
The 2016 Can Do MS Webinar and Telelearning Series is made possible by:
Biogen | EMD Serono | Teva Pharmaceuticals | Acorda Therapeutics
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Autoimmune and Rare Diseases
US Bank | United Way of Eagle River Valley
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Lives Transformed
Last month, 24 people living with MS and their support partners came together in Denver, CO, for our four-day CAN DO � Program.
The amount of love at this program was phenomenal, from watching couples hold each other and dance cheek-to-cheek during the exercise workshop, to observing a young husband provide sweet care every second of the day to his wife, to witnessing the special bond that only sisters can have, and the devotion of a mother for her daughter. Read more.
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New Topics at Our New York City JUMPSTART� Program
We have a few seats left for our JUMPSTART Program in New York, NY, on Saturday, October 15!
Please join us as we discuss important topics including career, family, dating, wellness, and finances.
When: Saturday, October 15, 9:30am to 4pm, lunch provided (a social happy hour will follow)
Where: Faculty House at Columbia University, 64 Morningside Drive, New York, NY
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Help MS Global Reach Their Goal!
This amazing group of 37 fundraising riders includes people with MS, their loved ones, and people passionate about pedaling for MS.
So far, they have reached 75% of their goal, and they need your help to make it to the finish line.
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You're Invited! New York Gala Tickets on Sale
Please join us for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and philanthropy, alongside the nation's top innovators in MS care.
Annual Autumn Benefit
Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 6pm
Metropolitan Club, New York, NY
Cocktails | Dinner | Program
Buy Tickets & Tables
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September 18-25
Lake Placid, NY
October 20
New York, NY
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Gaming camera could aid MS treatment
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Frank
2016 CAN DO� Program Alumni
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I WILL
inspire myself and others.
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This eNewsletter is partially sponsored with generous support from:
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A national nonprofit organization based in Avon, Colo., Can Do MS transforms the Lives of people with MS by delivering educational programs on exercise, nutrition, and symptom management to inspire long-lasting change.
www.mscando.org
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