Andrew, diagnosed in 2013
FUELING IMPACT WE ARE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT MS NOW.
ANNUAL 2 ANNUALREPORT REPORT 2015 2015 2
LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP Dear Friends, The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National MS Society experienced another noteworthy year and remained strong as we continued to expand our base of support and elevate awareness of MS. Throughout the year we held 20 impressive fundraising events that generated the vital financial support needed to accelerate research progress and provide resources that connect people to the solutions they need to live their best lives. We are pleased to share that our Bike MS rides raised $3.8 million and congratulate Left Hand Brewery’s Bike MS team, which surpassed $1 million in cumulative fundraising during the 2015 Bike MS Colorado ride. They join an elite group of six teams that have achieved this fundraising milestone. Additionally, participation at our popular MuckFest MS increased and Hike MS Keystone experienced a record year for both attendance and fundraising. The year was not without its challenges as a cold, wet and sometimes even snowy spring throughout our region affected attendance at many of our Walk MS events. However, the giving spirit of supporters was not dampened and collectively our Walk MS events raised $1.6 million. In December the Society closed its successful $250 million NOW campaign, its largest-ever research drive dedicated to stopping MS, restoring function lost and finding solutions to end MS forever. Tremendous progress has been made through research investments. These research breakthroughs include: the MS treatment pipeline has significantly expanded; the promise of myelin repair is now reality and our understanding of the causes of MS have advanced.
The successes and achievements reflected in this report - and the impacts they generate to support our MS community - could not have been achieved without our committed base of generous supporters, sponsors, partners and volunteers, and the leadership of our board trustees and staff. By connecting and working together, our efforts are changing lives daily as we advance toward our common goal of a world free of MS. We look toward 2016 with confidence and optimism about the future because of the synergy we share. Eleanor Roosevelt said, “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” Our strength grows when supporters share experiences, knowledge and ideas to make an even greater impact. Know that we welcome your thoughts and are always ready to listen. Together we are stronger. Together, we are changing the world for everyone affected by MS.
Carrie H. Nolan Chapter President
Kyle Ocaseck Board Chair
As we move forward, I’m interested in hearing about your connections and ideas to make your Chapter even stronger. Please let me know your thoughts—I’m here. carrie.nolan@nmss.org
Fiscal Year 2015 Board of Trustees Chapter President Carrie H. Nolan Board of Trustees FY ’14 Kyle Ocasek — Chair Travis White — Chair Elect Brandt Wilkins — Immediate Past Chair Jason Sibley — Treasure Kathryn Spritzer — Secretary Brooke Allen, MD Carl Berglind Whit Conant
John Corboy, MD Chris Doerr Marley Hodgson III Darrin Johnson Carin Knickel Richard Levin Deborah O’Neil Michael Pierce Shauna Giddings-Schmitz Jo Wilson
Emeritus Trustees George Garmany Jr., MD Ralph Holden David Lord Janet Savage
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ACCELERATING RESEARCH Our Vision:
A world free of MS.
Our Mission:
People affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
WE ARE A DRIVING FORCE OF MS RESEARCH & TREATMENT TO STOP DISEASE PROGRESSION, RESTORE FUNCTION, AND END MS FOREVER.
distribution in June.
$1.7 Million for Research – Again!
the University of Colorado, in collaboration with
For the second year in a row, the Chapter contributed $1.7 million to support the Society’s 380 research projects worldwide. Eleven of these promising
University of Colorado Selected to Join Pediatric MS Research Network The University of Colorado was among three new Pediatric MS Centers funded by the Society, expanding its Network of Pediatric MS Centers to 12 nationwide. The Pediatric MS Center at Children’s Hospital, will be led by Dr. Teri Schreiner, assistant professor of neurology and pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz
research projects are located in Colorado.
Medical Campus. Expanding this research network
New Generic Hits the Market
multiple sclerosis and its treatment, which may
The first generic version of daily Copaxone® branded “Glatopa” was approved by the FDA and began 2 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
will enhance the ability to understand childhood unlock the mysteries of MS in adults.
NOW Campaign Wraps In December the Society successfully concluded its groundbreaking No Opportunity Wasted (NOW) campaign, the largest research funding effort in its history. NOW was launched in 2010 with an ambitious goal of raising $250 million over five years to stop MS in
Changing Lives
The Society has invested more than $900 million in research since its founding in 1949; more than 25 percent of that amount was raised in just the last five years though the NOW Campaign.
its tracks, restore lost function and end MS forever.
Extraordinary NOW Campaign Outcomes •
MS treatment options rapidly increased, with five treatments approved in the last five years;
•
There are more potential treatments in trials than at any point in history;
•
Three potential myelin repair treatments entered trials; and
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Nearly 200 genetic variants were identified and several risk factors were confirmed.
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During the campaign research giving grew by 167 percent and 818 research projects were funded
Growing MS Research Leaders Knowing that developing research talent is vital, the Society has provided early career support and funding to more than 942 new MS researchers, including every recognized MS expert.
An Eye on the Future – Strategic Planning The Society’s 2016 – 2018 strategic plan establishes a roadmap that is guided by its vision and restated mission. Multiple strategies have been set to accomplish three priority goals: •
People must have effective treatment choices and solutions to the challenges of living with MS
•
People affected by MS connect to the individuals, information and resources they need to move their lives forward
•
Individuals and organizations are mobilized to
An Unprecedented Global Effort More than 2.3 million people worldwide currently live with MS and more than 1 million people live with a progressive form of the disease. In 2012 the global MS community came together to establish the Progressive MS Alliance, a global initiative to galvanize the world in finding solutions for progressive MS specifically. Participating MS organizations located in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, and the MS International Federation, form this unprecedented global effort to overcome barriers to developing solutions to this form of the disease, gain new understanding and accelerate a path to new treatments for people living with progressive MS. Growth of global research funding for progressive MS continues to expand through the work of the Alliance. There are 22 research projects underway, including investigations on “biomarkers” that may forecast disease progression; a potential relationship between the loss of myelin and changes to mitochondria, which may identify ways to protect the nerve fibers and their mitochondria in people with progressive MS; and identifying effective rehabilitative programs.
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ACHIEVEMENTS UNITING TO MAKE AN IMPACT
UNITING TO MAKE AN IMPACT Bike MS Pedals to $3.8 Million Bike MS raised $3.8 million as more than 3,000 cyclists participated in the annual Colorado and Wyoming cycling adventures. The Chapter recruited 27 new corporate teams to fuel continued support and Bike MS Colorado, presented by Point B, remained the Society’s third largest revenue-generating ride.
KUDOS Left Hand Brewery’s Bike MS team surpassed the $1 million in cumulative fundraising in just eight years. Team Left Hand joins an elite group that have reached this extraordinary milestone, including corporate teams Stay Fit at Hyatt, Homebuyer’s Warranty and Great-West Life, and friends and family teams the Sugar Bees and the Raw Hinies. Left Hand Brewery was also honored as the 2015 Outstanding Small Business by National Philanthropy Day Colorado.
Record Year!
Hike MS Elevates Funds and Attendance Hike MS Keystone set attendance and fundraising records as more than 450 hikers enjoyed spectacular views along routes varying from two – 10 miles in Colorado’s pristine high country. By days end, over $130,000 was raised!
Chris Lennert, Team Captain, Left Hand Brewery
Walk MS Keeps Up the Pace The Chapter’s 13 Walk MS events raised $1.6 million, which included a first-time walk located in Southwest Wyoming. More than 10,000 staunch supporters came out for Walk MS Denver, the National MS Society’s most highly attended Walk MS event. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 5
GALVANIZING RESOURCES THE CHAPTER PROVIDED THE MS COMMUNITY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ONE-TO-ONE AND GROUP RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE FACED MS ALONE
Anqunette, diagnosed in 1989
Advocates
Information and Referral
MS advocates work to ensure that issues impacting
The National MS Society Information and Resource
people affected by MS remain highly visible to
Center provided one-stop information to 1,494
lawmakers and policy makers. The Chapter supported
callers from Colorado and Wyoming. This free service
passage of HB15-1233, which created the Respite
is staffed by highly skilled MS Navigators who are
Care Task Force within the Dept. of Human Services
available Monday through Friday during standard
to study the dynamics of supply and demand with
business hours at 800 FIGHT MS (800-344-8467).
regard to respite care services in Colorado. In 2016 the task force will report back to the legislature with recommendations on how to fund, create, and better
Impacting Lives Connecting more than 200,000 people annually to
provide respite services for Colorado’s caregivers.
our Information Resource Center and more
Chapter advocates also participated with Health
than 600,000 people to each other through our
Wyoming to promote passage of Medicaid expansion
MSconnection.org community, the Society offers
in Wyoming.
more solutions for people with MS than any other
Changing Lives More than 110,000 activists across the country have written to or visited their legislators to create
organization.
Volunteers Sharing their time and talents, 1,800 volunteers
understanding and change for people with MS.
donated 15,000 hours of service to support programs
Activists have also helped to secure $33 million in MS-
and 20 events that benefit more then 100,000 people
specific government research funding over the past
affected by MS in Colorado and Wyoming. The
seven years.
generous contributions of these individuals allow
Direct Services The Chapter’s Care Management team provided 223 people with 3,499 hours of support tailored to their specific needs by connecting them to resources and
the Chapter to direct more funds to resources and research that benefit the people affected by MS.
Education and Wellness Programs When people access resources, they feel less isolated,
solutions that promote independence and allow them
are more engaged with their family and community
to live their best lives possible. Assistance ranged
and tend to be less depressed. To promote knowledge,
from symptom management, respite care, and home
connections and socialization, the Chapter held 56
and vehicle modifications to navigating the complex
programs attended by more than 1,000 people who
health system and accessing disability benefits.
learned about current research, nutrition, fitness,
Financial Assistance
and optimal health with MS. Experiential yoga and pole walking classes were also offered as well as fun
Nearly 225 individuals received $133,996 in direct
social mixers. Throughout the year 46 self-help groups
financial assistance to help with urgent needs
also met regularly, giving people the chance to come
for housing and utilities, home and automobile
together and discuss shared issues in comfortable
modifications, durable medical equipment and
environments.
assistive technology devices. An additional $113,565 in support was garnered through grants, and inkind gifts and services from community businesses, organizations and government agencies.
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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP EVERY GIFT RECEIVED BY THE CHAPTER IS USED TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL. Through strong fiscal leadership, the Chapter spent only .14 cents to raise a dollar versus the industry standard of .20 cents, allowing more funds to be directed to programs and research. The Chapter seized opportunities to leverage funds to drive greater impact by seeking monetary and in-kind gifts from businesses and grants to augment services. At ‘do it yourself’ fundraising events, community members also leveraged gifts, expanding awareness and our universe of supporters.
14
%
78
%
8%
HOW GIFTS ARE USED n Programs n Fundraising n General and Management
Our Chapter serves over 100,000 people affected by MS in Colorado and Wyoming by raising funds for cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education and providing programs and services that empower people with MS and their families.
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The Power of Partnerships
2015
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Partnerships are essential to leveraging resources that help people with MS enhance their quality of life. Gary Stanley knows this from firsthand experience. Gary has lived with MS 24 years and was no longer able to move around his multi-level home without help. Knowing a stair glide would greatly enhance his independence and mobility, he called the Chapter to see if assistance was available. The Chapter reached out to one of its partners, the Home Builders Foundation (HBF), regarding this home modification. Thanks to support from the Chapter’s Independent Spirit Fund, the HBF and its partners, the Denver Metro Fair Housing Center and the Pinehurst Sanger Foundation, the HBF and Accessible Systems were able to provide and install the $12,500 custom stair glide at no cost to Gray. “This is so helpful.” Said Gary. “ I can go up the steps whenever I want to, instead of just once or twice a day without waiting for someone help me all of the time. I truly appreciate it.” “We have so many ways to help people. There is power in partnerships and people are just a call away from a vast network of support,” said Lee Ann Bellum, Chapter care management director. Beth Forbes, executive director of HBF, agrees. “The HBF is grateful for the long-standing partnership with National MS Society. Together, we are changing lives.”
Revenue Special Events Individual Contributions Corporate Contributions Foundation Contributions Other Total Revenue
$5,190,017 $650,905 $91,984 $6,050 $702,769 $6,641,725
Expenses Research Programs Fundraising Management and General Total Expenses
$1,704,755 $3,587,285 $ 914,288 $ 535,194 $6,741,522
Change in net assets
*($99,797)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets Current Assets Noncurrent Assets Total Assets
Liabilities Current Liabilities Total Long-Term Liabilities Total Liabilities
$1,647,082 $1,249,301 $2,896,383 $484,468 $188,192 $672,660
Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Total Net Assets
$2,209,788 $13,935 $2,223,723
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
$2,896,383
*At the end of FY15 our Board of Directors authorized an additional gift from excess reserves to research of $100,000 that resulted in a planned deficit.
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SPECIAL THANKS
TO OUR SUPPORTERS TOGETHER WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS A WORLD FREE OF MS.
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¢ 2015 Golden Circle
Members
Million Dollar Club Ralph Holden (2001) Team SugarBee (2010) Great-West Life (2011) Home Buyers Warranty (2011) Raw Hinies (2011) Team Stay Fit Hyatt (2013) Left Hand Brewing (2015)
2015 Mission Possible Members (Gifts of $10,000+)
Bacon Family Foundation Jack & Meredith Callison Estate of Ruth Combs David & Virginia Cyganiak Alan & Linda Englander Mark & Nancy Foster Frances W. Burton Foundation Estate of Marianne Gjelsteen Estate of Brian Grams LP Brown Foundation Left Hand Foundation Klaus Lorenz David Lord Charles E. Nail Jr. Estate of Vernon Sachs Jennifer Sales & Greg Lyon Dr. William & Kristi Shaffer Robert Steel Gary & Teresa Stewart Robert & Celia Stretmater Bill & Sarah Trimarco Adam Wahl Wet Paint Communications Suellen & Travis White William C. Kuzell Foundation Sybil & Shelby Yastrow
Ron & Lori Abramson Roger Ackerman Christina Alderfer The Alfano Family Scott Stallard & Marlu Allan Dr. Brooke Allen Michael Allgood Casey Amidon Ray Anderson & Nancy Speer Seth Anderson Liz Armstrong Sandra Arnold Thomas August Gary & Sandy Autrey Erin & Erik Bailey Dorris Baker Mavis Bakken Mary Balliet Crista Barlow Dr. Daniel & Kimi Barry Dr. Frank Barry Jim & Sue Bartlett Raymond & Mary Lou Barton Patricia Batchelor Ruth Benton Alex Berger Carl & Meghan Berglind Jim Berguson Gary & Carol Berman The Bermant Family John Biggers Casey & Leslie Bishop Cheryl Bivona Tim Blach Merida & Robert Blackwell La Verne Blecha John & Carolyn Bliley Katie & Daniel Bloomenthal Dee Blue Timothy & Leanna Boers Catherine Boggs Jordan Bonicelli Dean & Karen Borgman Neal Botie John & Vicki Box Colin Breetz Virginia Brey
Barbara Brischke Cory Brown Sherry Brown Frederick & Sharon Brubaker Stephen Bryan Gordon Buchan James Burke Susan Burke Cheryl Cain Jim Caldwell Patrick & Nicole Callahan April Carlton Dr. Jeffrey & Lynne Carlton Kevin Cartin Dave & Nicole Cecil Kurt Cellar John Cheney Adam & Emily Chereck Robert & Donna Chereck Brad Cherry Phil Childs The Chrisman Family Shawne Cihak Phillip & Marje Clark Gary Clark & Bettie Greenberg Virginia Classon Joanne Clayton Frank Cohen Richard & Marsha Cole Jacquelyn Anne Coles John William Collins Marycatherine Comeau Mona Comeau Virginia Conwick Bart Cooper Elfriede & Gary Cooper Travis & Lindsey Cooper Darden Coors Henry Coors Corbin West Family Foundation Dr. John & Alix Corboy Brian Corcoran Jacqueline Cotshott Brian Cox Dr. Carl Craig Peter Curnyn Claudia Curry Hill Charlene Curtis Glenn & Cecilia Curtis Janet Czachura
Carolyn Daigre Carol & Rene Daigre Jr. Rivet Daigre Richard Dailey Cindy Dalton James & Jackie Davis Sarah Curry Davis David Denman Dr. Doug & Debbie Dennis Helen Dickens Katharine Dickson Kim & Christy Dittmar Christopher Dobbins Chris & Mary Doerr Deane Dolben Judee Donner Jean Dorans Elizabeth Douglass Andrew Doyle Andrew Dudiak Diane Duplissis Samantha Dwyer Susan Dyke Lyle Armen Eastham Bob & Margaret Eddy Stan & Carol Eilers Philip & Deborah Eisenhart Mike & Michelle Elings Dean Elliott Jack Emerson Bryson & Rylee Engel Brian England Doug Fairless Tom & Janet Falconer George & Carolyn Fancher Brian & Wendy Farley Andy & Chrissy Fedorowicz David Feese The Figge Family Kevin & Susan Fink Patrick Finney Marilyn Firstenberg Carl Fitch Julie & Scott Forsyth Anne Foster & Kurt Duldner Angela Fox Taryn Frenzel John Freyer Sr. Donald Fritschie Kristin Froehlich
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Fuller Family Fund Dustin Fulton Timothy Gablehouse Jason Gaedtke John & Barbara Galeotos Charles & Diane Gallagher Miss Teri Gallimore Roy Gamble Mary Gantz Gary Garcia John & Martha Gart Laura Gentry Sherry Gibson Tamara Gillespie Patrick Gilliland Darlene Gilson Mark Giordano Jennifer & Jim Glennon Gary Goldberg Ellen Golden Peggy Goldman Joseph Goldstein Sheryl & Jon Goodman Richard Gorton Laura Granier Andrea Grant Jonathan Gray Caithlin Grimes & Deirdre Dwyer The Gustafson Family Bradley & Melissa Gustafson H. Fort Flowers Foundation Estate of Emmet W. Haas Nick & Anne Hackstock Arlene Ham Laurel Hammer Eric & Heather Hammond Chris Hansen Melody Hardy Anne Harrill Denise & Hugh Harrington Rob & Melissa Hartnett Jeffrey Harvey Kevin Hatcher Todd & Marie Hauer The Hennessey Family Kathleen Henry Mike & Linda Hensal Teri Hernandez Joshua Herrenkohl James Hertwig
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Tad Herz Tom Herzog Chad Hester Sarah Higgins Donna Hill Kathleen & Heath Hill Daniel Hillen Sarah & Eric Hilty Mary & Owen Hobson Marley & Jennifer Hodgson Nancy Holden Ralph Holden Dirk Howell Dr. Eric Hoyer David & Jill Hughes Dave & Margie Hunter Mike & Kaye Hurtt Barbara & Roberto Iglesias The Irvin Family Doak & Connie Jacoway Brad & Carol James Michael & Twila Jenkins Richard Jenkins Darrin Johnson Michael Johnston Michele Johnston The Jones Family Keith Jones Donald Jump Craig & Cheryl Kane Joseph Kasputys Edward & Diane Keely Stephen & Kim Keen Robin & Richard Kelly Andrea & Michael Kennedy Robert Kessler Michael & Elizabeth King Marie Kinnard Neil Klein Kenneth Kline Dalton & Elaine Knauss Brad & Carin Knickel Buz & Sherri Koelbel Robert Kolbe Dr. Gloria & Mike Komppa Joseph Kopchik Margaret Kopchik Estate of Howard Kopet Robert Kornahrens The Kotlarczyk Family
DeeAnna & Edwin Kraft Matt Kramer Robyn Krampitz James Kreitman The Krivel Family Craig Kruckeberg Thomas Kujawski Jennifer Land Jack Landon Tommy & Pamela Lane John & Judith Lanning Elsie Larson Nancy Law Patricia Lechler Tanya Leeper Donald Leforge Beth & Jason Leleck Chari Leleck Ryan Lepro Dr. Stuart & Arlene Lerman The Levengood Family Michael Linderman Nathan Lipke Cynthia Little The Locke Family Loretta & Leigh Norgen Foundation Chester Luby The Lux Family Albert Wilson Lyle II The Lynch Family Carolyn Lyons Dr. Wendy B. Macklin Jerad Madeo Lisa Madigan Mark Maguire Dave Maheu The Markisohn Family Stephen & Courtney Marsters Marusi Family Foundation Leonard & Sylvia Marx Mark & Valerie Mashburn Thomas Massalone Brant Massman Chad McAllaster Yvonne & Bill McCallum Beth Ellyn McClendon Dr. Logan McDaneld Matthew McGee Daniel & Jean McKee
Dr. Mark & Jennifer McKenna Teresa McKenzie Alex McLean Michael McRoberts Jackie Meadows Luke Meadows Ken Melies Janell Mellish Anne & Thomas Merrill Keith & Susan Metcalf Tammy Meunier David Middleton Carol Miller Douglas Miller Gary Keith & Ellen Miller Tom Miller Carl Minnig Chad Mitchiner Albert Mitterer Daniel Myers & Gretchen Mitterer Jim & Ellie Mohler Kristi Mollis Melissa Morelli Axson & Bryan Morgan Roger & Elaine Morin Bill & Margie Moskoff Christopher Moskoff Russell & Sandra Mowrer Dean Mueller Mark Muhich The Honorable Mary Mullarkey & Rev. Tom Korson The Mullen Family Gregory Mutz Jill & David Myers Marilyn Nadeau Marcia Naiman William & Rita Neff Carl Nelson Andrew Newberry David & Katie Nichols Rodney Nielsen Paul Niemann Rylee Niesent Carrie Nolan John Norm Rhanda Nusbaum Kyle & Sarah Ocasek Tracy Olson Steffi & Patrick O’Malley
Deborah & Shawn O’Neil Philip Orda Leah Orlinski David Ottewell Robert Overton Ruth Owens Phillip & Margaret Parrott Fred & Karen Pasternack Charles Paul Carrie Paulson Christopher Mark Pearson Lindsey Pederson Steve Penn Kerry & Bill Penney Sarah & Zach Pennington Gary & Sue Perkins LaNee Perkins Patricia Petersen Bob D. Peterson Bob Peterson The Peterson Family Jean & Peter Petrillo Catherine Pharis Phillip H. Corboy Foundation Marjorie Phye D L Pickering Lynne Pickett Ralph Pickett Michael & Paula Pierce Mary Porter Redneck Porter Jim & Karen Possehl Jennifer Quigley Jane Quinette Albert Rabil III Ralph C. & Joyce L. Vossler Fund Ron & Kim Ranes Dahna Raugh Beth Rauh Patricia Rawlings Dick & Jane Raymond Dr. Doug Rea Marion Reeder Molly Rehrig Mary & Ryan Rhinehart Tina Richardson Rusty Riggs Pam Ritchey Jenny Roberts Kevin Roberts
PJ Robinson Phyllis Robsham Rachel Rodawig Arthur Rodecker Timothy Romani David Rosenblum Angela Ross Randi Ross Elizabeth & Rick Rossa Michael Rothschild Donna & Joseph Routzon Tara Ruberg Steven Saba Dale Sand Gary Sanders Ann Sandquist Paul Sandquist Matthew & Kimberly Sands Raymond Satter J. & Mary Sawyer Christiane Schild Susan Schmetzer Shauna & Dan Schmitz Andrea & Nicholas Schommer Mark Schouten Thom & Joani Schultz Bethany & Wayne Schultz Tim Schulz Annetta & Roy Schwalm Mark Schwarz Tory See Jeffrey Sepich Robert & Mary Shanahan Robert Shaw Chris Sheehan Marie & Collin Sherick Carolyn Shogrin Jason & Austin Sibley Benjamin Sieber Toma & Betsy Sinclair William Skewes II David Sloan Christopher Smith Jeffrey Smith Sid & Billie Busby Smith Larry & Brenda Smith Minyoung Sohn Michelle & Mark Solari Carol & George Solich Bernadette Spille
Katy & Marc Spritzer Jonah & Katty Staller Dr. Douglas States Elena Stefanopoulos Leonard & Angela Stegman Jan & Bob Steiert Kathy Stein William Stein Louise Steinhauer Lynette & Bradley Steininger Coy & Catherine Stewart Margaret Stockover Katherine Straus Clarence & Emily Stump The Sullivan Family John Svoboda Sara Swalnick The Swanson Family Foundation Glenna Swanson Lloyd & Nancy Sweet Linn Syz TWC Foundation Inc. Douglas Tashiro The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation The Chrysalis Fund The Darlene M. & Reuben T. Swanson Foundation The John & Kathleen Schrieber Foundation The Ozmen Family Foundation The Phyllis M. Coors Foundation The Rifkin Foundation The Rosemary & David Olsen Foundation The Ryan Foundation The Toney Family Foundation David & Susan Thomas Peter Tilley Thomas Toomey Tim Travis Timothy Travis Tim Trumble Bill Turner Amy & Joel Vaccher Grant van Rooyen Rich VanDewater Dr. Thomas & Cindy Voelker Joseph & Linda Vumbaco Kay Wagner
Bill & Midge Wallace William Walsh Molly Walters Adam Warner James Warren Thomas & Susan Washing Robert & Kay Watson Barbara & David Weaver Dave & Susie Wehrfritz Kevin Yoder & Bekkey Wiebe Brandt Wilkins & David Alexander Tad Willenbrock M.A. & Carrie Williams Jo Wilson Hubchik Pat Wischmann Polly & John Wojnaroski Karen Woods Frederick Woodward John Woollam Keith Worfolk Dr. Janet & Arthur Worrall Chuck Wright Eric Yen Kevin Yoder & Bekkey Wiebe Barbara Zaneri Donald Zimmerman Michael Zimmerman
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2015 Lawry Circle Members
2015 Corporations & Foundations
Robert Avery Mark Basson Suzanne & Jeff Beer Howard & Dorothy Berger John & Carolyn Bliley Reva & Dick Bond John & Joan Carbone Pam Carlson Barb Chamberlin Whit & Margy Conant Elizabeth Brandon Coors Dr. Constance DeFotis Joe & Kathy Dowd Douglas Ehlers Tom Falk Kevin & Susan Fink Pamela Gray Bernie Greenberg Karen Hagans Sarah Hatfield Ralph Holden Bonnie Kissling Carol & Randy Lewis Craig Lopez Lane & Michael Malone Mary Milgrom Eva Milko Amy Mitterer Carrie Nolan Jim & Brenda Pisula Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ross Adele & George Shaw Russ Shaw Katy & Marc Spritzer June Wolf Steahlin Leslie & Dennis VanGelder James & Pat Vandermiller Jack & Marsha Walker Craig Weber & Dianne Williams
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. Advanced Alarm AES Drilling Fluids, LLC AlphaGraphics Amgen Foundation Matching Gifts Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Arcadis Arthritis Foundation Aspen Valley Hospital Assured Equity Management Atlas Metal & Iron Corp Bank of America Matching Gift Program Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Bicycle Village Biogen Idec Bioness Inc. Bimbo Bakeries Bluewolf Group, LLC Black Buffalo Golf, LLC Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. Broomfield Academy Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Caring for Colorado Foundation Centennial Leasing & Sales Centura Health Charles Schwab Foundation Cheyenne Radiology Cisco Systems Foundation Clorox Company Foundation Co Consumer Health Initiative CoBiz Inc Colorado 7 Investment, LLC Colorado Cab Company, LLC Colorado State University Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Community Health Charities Of Colorado Control Service Center, Inc.
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Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cushman & Wakefield David Johnston Architects Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Denver Arcadians Denver Region Toyota DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Eastdil Secured, Llc EKS&H EMD Serono Inc EMS Management LLC Encana Cares Foundation Energy Outreach Colorado Ent Federal Credit Union Event 360 Inc. ExactTarget Inc Eye Center of Northern Colorado, P.C FedEx First Interstate Bank Firstbank Holding Company Flood & Peterson Ins Inc. Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation Frontier Airlines, Inc. Frontier Refining LLC GE Foundation Matching Genzyme Corporation George T Sanders Company Ghost Managment Group LLC Glaxo Smith Kline Global Hunter Securities LLC GLP GoDaddy.com Good Samaritan Society Google Grand Mesa Medical Supply Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company Greiner Motor Co Halliburton HealthSouth Corporation High Country Beverage Hill Management Company Hilltop National Bank Holly Medicinal Services Home Buyers Warranty Corporation
Hyatt Corporation Hyatt Regency Bonaventure / Shared Services Center Hypertherm H.O.P.E. Foundation Inc IHS Global Inc Indcor Properties, Inc. Intuit Foundation Istonish, Inc. ITN Energy Systems, Inc Janus Foundation Jones Lang LaSalle JoyGlobal Ken’s Toyota Kars Inc Kent State University KeyBank National Association Kibbe Chem KMG Enterprises, Inc Kong Company, LLC Lakeshore Consortium Inc Laramie Acquisition, LLC White’s University Motors Laramie GM Auto Center Inc Left Hand Brewing Left Hand Foundation Liberty Global, Inc. Little People’s Landing Loretta and Leigh Norgren Foundation Loveland Rotary Club, Inc. Lucky’s Farmer’s Market Charitable Foundation Mad Greens Marusi Family Foundation Merril Lynch Mile High United Way Millennium Directional Service USA LTD MLB Consulting LLC Mountain View Regional Hospital MS Tree Lot Nabors Corporate Svc National Cinemedia Newmont Mining Corporation Noble Energy, Inc. Novartis Oppenheimer Funds Legacy Program
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies OtterCares Foundation Peak Nursing Team Penrad Imaging Pfizer Inc. Philip H. Corboy Foundation PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) Point B Power Energy Partners LP Praxair, Inc Premier Trade Solutions, Inc Primal Wear, Inc. Pro Player Foundation Prospector Oil Inc Puja Memorial Fund Pulte Mortgage Pure Protein Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc Renal Ventures Management River Cities United Way RK Trust Roaring Fork Neurology Rocky Mountain Colby Pipe Rocky Mountain Healthcare Options Inc Rosco’s Inc Rothstein Kass & Company P. C. Salesforce.com Foundation Sam’s Club Sandy Cherry Associates Shamrock Foods Company Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP SM Energy Source Gas Southern Roof Consultants Specialty Machines Inc St. Anthony’s Hospitals T W C Foundation Inc Teva Pharmaceuticals The BEA Foundation The Byron R Chrisman Trust The Carter Investment Company
The Colorado Trust Directed Contributions Program The Darlene M. and Reuben T. Swanson Foundation The Doyle Group The Griffin Foundation The Group Inc The Gupta Family Foundation The Hatch The Mary and David Solomon Family Fund The Ozmen Family Foundation The Perkins Coie Foundation The Rosemary & David Olsen Foundation The Ryan Foundation The Sports Massage Team LLC The Steel Partners Foundation The Stein Family Charitable Foundation The Watermark Group TIA, Inc. Total Concrete Services Inc. Towers Watson Toyota True Fitness Truist UDR, Inc Ultra Resources Inc Underground Riders MC United Way of Larimer County University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center US Bank ViaSat Wal-Mart Foundation Walsh Construction, Inc We Cycle Wells Fargo Bank Wet Paint Communications, LLC Whiting Oil & Gas Corp. WPX Energy Xcel Energy Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity - IOTA
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WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS?
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. It is an elusive disease with no known cause and no known cure. Symptoms vary from person to person depending on where the central nervous system is affected.
MS FACTS
• More than 2.3 million people are living with MS worldwide • 14,000 people are living with MS in Colorado and Wyoming • Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 50 • At least two to three times more women than men are diagnosed with MS • MS is the most common neurological disease leading to disability in young adults
OFFICE LOCATIONS Metro Denver
Western Slope
900 S. Broadway, Ste. 250 Denver, CO 80209 303-698-7400
521 Rood Ave., Ste. B Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-241-8975
Northern Colorado
Cheyenne
1525 Riverside Ave., Ste. A Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-482-5016
2112 Evans Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-433-9590
Southern Colorado 611 N. Weber, Ste. 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-634-2984
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter
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cureMSco-wy.org 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867)