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an Do MS Earns Charity Navigator's Highest Rating
Thanks to
its sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency, Can Do MS has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator!
This is the 9th time that Can Do MS has earned this top distinction,
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 with MS thrive! Read the full announcement here
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Preventing Falls in MS
Do you experience falls? If so, you're not alone. More than 50% of people with MS fall at least once every three months. For many, falls are a common occurrence of daily life, increasing not only the likelihood of severe injuries but also feelings of isolation and avoidance. Learning adaptive strategies and exercises can help you manage and prevent falls.
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Question:
Why are night tremors common with MS? Could you provide information on the causes of these tremors and possible remedies?
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Celebrate Your Support Partners This March
Join us to thank the support partners who help empower the MS community! During Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, Can Do MS is excited to be working with Biogen and other MS organizations on #MySupportHero - a way to celebrate those who support us in our journey with MS, be it family, friends or healthcare professionals.
There are a number of ways to show appreciation:
- Recognize your support partner(s) on social media using the #MySupportHero hashtag, and consider posting a photo or short video honoring this special person in your life
- Share #MySupportHero posts from Above MS and Can Do MS Facebook pages
- Retweet #MySupportHero posts from @BiogenMS and @CanDoMS
- Visit AboveMS.com to download the official #MySupportHero virtual flower and replace your social media profile picture with this image to symbolize your support partner appreciation
Learn more about
#MySupportHero
and how
we're celebrating support heroes
who help the community rise above MS.
Note: Biogen does not have any involvement with content unrelated to #MySupportHero on Can Do MS' website and social media pages.
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The Ups and Downs of Fall Prevention
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 8 - 9:15 p.m. EST
In partnership with the National MS Society.
Learn about all the things you can do to help prevent falls and stay active and safe.
Please join neurologist and physical therapist Michelle H. Cameron, MD, PT, MCR, and occupational therapist Stephanie Nolan, OTR/L, as they discuss fall prevention strategies for people living with MS.
Please join us at no charge.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 8 - 9:15 p.m. EST
In partnership with the National MS Society.
This webinar is about understanding cognition in MS. Cognition means different things to people and is often confusing. Is memory affected? Do our personalities change? What is happening when we feel disorganized or overwhelmed? We will be discussing what cognition is and how and why it can affect our daily lives.
Please join us at no charge.
The Can Do MS Webinar Series is made possible by:
Biogen | Sanofi Genzyme | Genentech | Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
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SKI for MS is Full Throttle; $188,147 Raised So Far!
Thanks to everyone's passion, energy, and teamwork, SKI for MS has crushed fundraising goals at Loon, Crystal, Vail, and Squaw Valley mountains, raising over $188,147 that will provide critical scholarship support for families with MS.
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Upcoming One-Day
JUMPSTART® Programs
Stanton, CA - March 24
Fresno, CA - April 7
Madison, WI - April 14
Reno, NV - April 14
Virginia Beach, VA - May 5
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Sign Up Today and
SKI for MS!
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Join Us in Celebrating MS Awareness Month!
