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Calling all avid skiers, bunny hill enthusiasts, and professional après-ers! SKI for MS is hitting the slopes at seven mountains nationwide. Beyond a day of powder, your $25 registration gets you access to our amateur ski race, superstar ski down, bomber après party, and much more!

100% of all SKI for MS proceeds fund life-changing programs for families living with MS. Think of it as carving a difference for thousands of families!

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The SKI for MS series is supported by adaptive presenting sponsor Sanofi Genzyme

and national sponsor Biogen.

Thank YOU, Can Do MS Family!

You helped us raise $75,690 in our annual end-of-year campaign, surpassing our goal by 45% and ensuring that more families living with MS will receive life-changing health and wellness education programs in 2019.

Last year, thousands of participants and their families were impacted through Can Do MS programs.

This year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we'll be increasing our impact - going to more underserved communities and giving more families the hope and support they need to thrive with MS!

Thank you for changing lives.

Can Do MS Once Again Earns a 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Can Do MS has retained our 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, which means we're accountable, transparent, and financially healthy! Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive the distinction of a 4-star rating.

This is the 10th time that Can Do MS has earned this top honor, showing that the organization uses donor dollars in a fiscally responsible way to further its mission of delivering health and wellness education programs that help families living with MS thrive!

Offered in 26 communities across the country, the JUMPSTART Program provides people with MS and their support partners with health, wellness, and lifestyle workshops. Come meet others in your community living with MS, find local resources, and learn strategies for improving your quality of life NOW!

Houston, TX - January 26

Chicago, IL - February 9

Dallas, TX - February 9

Long Beach, CA - March 2

Hartford, CT - March 9

FIND A LOCAL PROGRAM

Relapse and MS

Join us on January 22 for a special series dedicated to relapses in MS. This series includes one webinar and three podcasts, all focusing on the everyday challenges that relapses can pose at home, work, and in relationships. Programs consultant Megan Weigel DNP, ARNP-C, MSCN will discuss treatment options and practical tools for meeting those relapse challenges head-on!

Relapse and MS is supported by Mallinckrodt.

Article of the Month: Living Well With MS

The start of a new year is an opportune time to identify a new goal (or two) that will help you live well and thrive with MS! But what is wellness?

Wellness can take many forms: emotional and cognitive well-being, home and work life, nutrition, exercise, health behaviors, relationships, and spirituality.

Living in a state of optimal health and wellness might mean adjustments. Learn more about how you can identify and set wellness goals while maintaining motivation over time!

Q & A: Ask the Can Do Team

" I spend a lot of time in the bathroom every morning even though I monitor my diet, exercise regularly, and try to stay hydrated. Is there anything I can do to alleviate my bowel problems? "

Click here to read the answer from Tracy Walker, NP, WOC.

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Have your own question? Ask us!

Upcoming Webinars

Managing Bowel and Bladder Issues

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

8 - 9:15 pm EST

Bowel and bladder issues are very common symptoms of MS. They are also manageable. Join us as we discuss strategies and share practical tips for managing changes in your bowel and bladder function.

Diet and Meal Planning

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

8 - 9:15 pm EST

Is there a link between my diet and MS? What is gut bacteria and why should I care? Get the answers to these questions and more as we explore the latest research into nutrition and MS while offering practical tips for daily meal planning.