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A big THANK YOU to all the Can Do Stars that participated in the 2010 25th Anniversary of the Vertical Express for MS event series! Thanks to all of you and your hard work nearly $400,000 was raised at a total of 6 nationwide events for Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS and their support partners.

2010 marked the 25th Anniversary commemorating the world record set by Jimmie Heuga and ten others on June, 1 1985 when they skied one million vertical feet during 24 hours in Alyeska, Alaska. This 1985 event, The Snow Express for MS was the prelude to the Vertical Express for MS and raised seed money to help Jimmie begin fulfilling his vision of empowering people living with MS. Thanks to your continued support, Can Do Multiple Sclerosis will be able to continue our founder’s vision and continue providing innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners for another 25 years!

A special thank you to the event directors; our local ambassadors for Vertical Express for MS. Their accomplishments were key in the success of these events:

Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
Event Directors: Jane Bjorklund & Safia Keller
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID
Event Directors: Pam Burke & Billy-Bob Goyen
Big Sky, MT
Event Director: Beth Van Horn
Squaw Valley USA, CA
Event Directors: Jonathan Hurt & Corrin Keck
Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, CO
Event Directors: Bernie Kuca, Terry Kuca & Annie Sundquist
Crystal Mountain, WA
Event Directors: Dan & Terri Stewart

This year’s season culminated with another fantastic April Awards celebration. The top 10 champion fundraising teams raising $15,000 or more came to Vail, Colorado from April 15th – 18th for the closing season events and celebration. Please visit the April Awards page to learn more about this event.

If you’re interested in hosting your own Vertical Express for MS event please contact Maren Lantzy, Special Events Coordinator at Can Do MS for more information.
970-926-1292 or mlantzy@mscando.org

What is the Vertical Express for MS (VEMS)?
A series of on-snow events at resorts across North America to raise funds for people and families living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

For skiers, boarders and telemarkers of all ages and abilities.
Learn how to participate…

Participants receive a free lift pass, goody bag and food. Additional prizes are based on dollars raised by participants. Raise $15,000 and earn a trip to Vail, CO.

Funds raised support Can Do MS’s lifestyle empowerment programs.