The Heuga Center is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1984, offering multiple sclerosis (MS) programs based on the philosophy of founder Jimmie Heuga: that a person can have a chronic disease and also maintain their health. The Center has expanded Jimmie's philosophy from a focus on physical fitness with MS to a focus on the whole person and family living with the impacts of MS.
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One Night Free Lodging Offer for Five-day CAN DO Program
o Vail, Colo. October 14 - 18, 2009 Flyer Apply now
Lodge at Vail
ONE NIGHT FREE LODGING - Apply by Wednesday, August 26 and receive one night’s free lodging at the Lodge at Vail. Apply now
Last day to apply for the program is Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.
The Heuga Center's renowned CAN DO Program takes a whole-person approach to managing MS. Participants and support partners become fully involved in creating a personal lifestyle program based on specific needs and goals.
Jimmie Heuga to Play Prominent Outreach Role for the Jimmie Heuga Center Endowment
Becomes first campaign fundraising and public education director
Jimmie Heuga, founder of The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), has been appointed the first campaign fundraising and public education director for the Jimmie Heuga Center Endowment, the Endowment Board announced.
Board Announces New CEO Kim Sharkey
A 19-year veteran of the nonprofit sector and a Heuga Center employee for the past five years, Kim has expertise in fundraising, volunteer management, operational management and serving on nonprofit boards.
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Read announcement by Richard Neustedter, Board of Directors President...
Check back for Kim's message about moving The Heuga Center's mission and programs forward.
The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis earns second consecutive coveted rating for fiscal responsibility
The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis earned four stars, the highest rating possible, for the second consecutive year from nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator this month for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances.
1984-2009 Celebrating 25 years of empowering people living with multiple sclerosis
Celebrate with us by nominating a CAN DO Star, someone living with MS or supporting MS causes who exemplifies the Heuga Center's CAN DO Attitude and Spirit.
Each month a CAN DO Star will be featured in our monthly e-newsletter as well as on heuga.org.
Nominate your CAN DO Star by e-mail. Include a photo and up to 50 words explaining how your nominee embodies the CAN DO Spirit.
The Heuga Center's CAN DO Program
With an interdisciplinary team of MS specialists, such as neurologists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and nutritionists, The Heuga Center’s CAN DO program teach participants how to take control of their lives and health by focusing on what they CAN DO. Participants learn how to set realistic personal goals, construct an individualized lifestyle plan and gain strategies and skills necessary to be successful in improving their quality of life. Recognizing that MS is a “family disease,” the Center’s programs also educate and address the needs, goals and concerns of support partners and family members.
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“This was the single best thing I have done for my MS in 11 years. The staff and leaders are incredible. I feel as though I know my body in a different light and I am more prepared to fight the good fight. This is a definite must!” - Angela M., CAN DO Participant November 2008
2009 CAN DO Programs
• Vail, Colo. May 13 - 17 This program is full.
• Seattle, Wash. July 22 - 26 Application Deadline June 3
• Vail, Colo. October 14 - 18 Application Deadline September 9
The Heuga Center's JUMPSTART Program
Our one-day JUMPSTART program introduces The Heuga Center's philosophy and mission of teaching people with MS how to focus on their health. Each JUMPSTART program covers topics ranging from how to deal with cognitive and fatigue issues to goal-setting, nutrition, exercise and maintaining emotional well-being. Each JUMPSTART also updates participants about the latest developments in MS management.
We are currently planning our 2009 JUMPSTART schedule. If you are interested in bringing JUMPSTART to your community, please contact Programs Advisor and Nurse Educator Pat Kennedy at 970.926.1283 or by e-mail.
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