2011 Vertical Express for MS Event Schedule

Big Sky, Montana – February 2011
Crystal Mountain, Washington – February 25-27
Steamboat Springs, Colorado – February 27
Squaw Valley USA, California – March 5-6
Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho – March 2011

Want to join a team or have questions about an event?

Contact: Maren Lantzy, Special Events Coordinator, at 888-DO IT 4MS (364-8467) ext. 1292 for more information.

Interested in sponsoring Vertical Express for MS to help people with MS transform their challenges into possibilities?

Contact: Vicki Flynn, Development Manager, at 888-DO IT 4MS (364-8467) ext. 1275

$50,000 Grant from Pepsi!

Big Sky Vertical Express for MS is in the running for a $50,000 grant from Pepsi and needs your votes! Pepsi is giving away $1,300,000 each month to fund great ideas that will have a positive impact around the country. The idea with the most votes at the end of the month will receive the grant funding they applied for. Beth van Horn, Big Sky, MT event director submitted her event for consideration and has been approved for voting. Click here to vote and support Big Sky VEMS and Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’s lifestyle empowerment programs: http://www.refresheverything.com/bigskyvems.

Please help spread the word to friends & family and increase Big Sky VEMS chances of being the top voted idea. Voting ends August 31st.

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.