About me: Based in Edwards, Colo., The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis is a nonprofit organization leading the way with comprehensive programs that empower people and families living with multiple sclerosis (MS) to transform and improve their quality of life. The Heuga Center’s programs include five-day CAN DO®, two-day CAN DO 2® and one-day JUMPSTART®.
The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis is a four-star charity, the highest rating possible from nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest and most-utilized, independent evaluator of nonprofit organizations.
You can support The Heuga Center by participating in Vertical Express for Multiple Sclerosis, a series of on-snow events at resorts across North America to raise funds for people and families living with multiple sclerosis. For skiers, boarders and telemarkers of all ages and abilities. Learn how to participate at www.verticalexpress.org.
Former Olympic ski racer Jimmie Heuga founded
The Heuga Center in 1984 to teach people with multiple sclerosis (MS) how to use exercise to help manage their life with this chronic disease. He wanted to share the principles that transformed his life from one of despair to one of health and well-being.
Heuga was diagnosed with MS in 1970, at the height of his racing career. At the time, people with MS were advised to avoid physical activity. Defying conventional wisdom, Heuga began a program of exercise, nutrition, and psychological motivation and found not only his physical condition, but his outlook on life improved.
Jimmie's success revolutionized the management of MS. He transformed his frustration into productivity, reclaiming his life and showing the medical community that there was, indeed, another way to live with MS.
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Thank you so much for the friend request. I have been fortunate enough to go to the Heuga Center in 1999. It was one of the best expreinces of my life. I learned so many wonderful things that has helped me through the years. I have been dx for 20 yrs now. And again, The Heuga center saved my life..
Heyas and hellos!
I know I've not been great about keeping in touch the last couple of weeks. Things have been a little on the crazy side here (job situation took precedence over everything else). Anyways, I just wanted to stop in and let ya know that I haven't forgotten about you!
So, here I am sending lots of huggles, love and prayers your way!
Have a great weekend!
~Tonya
i appreciate your friendship ~ and all that you do for friends who share their lives with MS!
Have you seen the awareness postcard campaign for MS? March 2009 is National MS Education & Awareness Month. I'm joining the wave around the world for MS! ...because I CAN! ;)
