About one in 550 Coloradans live with MS (multiple sclerosis), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. A cure hasn’t yet been found, but research has resulted in many effective treatment options. Learn about some fun ways to support that research.
In this episode:
(at 24:24) Kasey McBride of the National MS Society and Amy Stretmater, a volunteer who also lives with MS, provide a snapshot of the disease, share what the National MS Society does with funds raised, and give us details on upcoming walks, plus a hike, a bike ride and a mini-golf tournament.
Events:
- Walk MS: Denver: May 4, 2024
- Walk MS: Grand Junction: May 4, 2024
- Walk MS: Windsor, CO: May 11, 2024
- Walk MS: Colorado Springs: May 18, 2024
- Walk MS: Boulder: May 18, 2024
- Walk MS: Wyoming: June 1, 2024
- Bike MS: Colorado June 29–30, 2024
- Hike MS: July 27th 2024
- Sink MS: Aug 2024 in Colorado Springs
Find details about participating, volunteering and donating at:
https://walkMS.org
https://bikeMS.org
HikeMS: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=6884&eventID=1708
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/
(at the top) Judy shares news about regular events at The Next Us, including:
- One Business Connection Networking – Thursdays at noon
- Axen Action Club - Wednesdays
- Rocky Mountain Barter – twice a year
- Self-Defense Academy – daily classes
Get details by following The Next Us on Facebook or Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/ThenextusCO
https://www.instagram.com/thenextus/
Dave provides an update on his campaign for U.S. President
https://davetheplanet2024.com
A new initiative from Trails & Open Space Coalition to help us keep our trails and parks clean.
https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/onebag/
Join Dave and Judy as they look under rocks for wisdom about life in this crazy world. Guests often join them as they discuss people and current events globally, nationally and locally.
Your hosts:
Judy Pearring is an Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us, a professional collaborative workspace in downtown Colorado Springs.
Dave Gardner manages the Studio 809 Podcasts collective of Colorado Springs podcasts, is executive director of GrowthBusters, a nonprofit dedicated to public awareness and education about limits to growth, and is running for U.S. President in 2024.
Thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts sponsor KJS Auto Hail Repair. Save $100: Mention that you were referred by Studio 809 when you call, or on the contact form at kjsautohailrepair.com
The Next Us is recorded in the Studio 809 community podcast studio at The Next Us, a professional cooperative environment for small businesses in downtown Colorado Springs.
The Next Us
