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We would also like to recognize the followingski clubs and councils who submitted entriesfor the Charity and Community Service Recognitionprogram, for their outstanding contributionof volunteer hours and finances to a widevariety of events and projects:Reno Ski & RecreationSchneeVögeliBalboa Ski & Sports ClubLos Angeles Council of Ski ClubsBay Area Snow Sports CouncilCheyenne Ski Club.Many FWSA ski clubs enjoy being involvedwith Special Olympics, whose mission is to provideyear-round sports training and athletic competitionin a variety of Olympic-type sports forchildren and adults with intellectual disabilities,giving them continuing opportunities to developphysical fitness, demonstrate courage, experiencejoy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills andfriendship with their families, other SpecialOlympics athletes and the community. For moreinformation and to get involved, check outwww.specialolympics.org.Another FWSA favorite organization is DisabledSports USA, whose mission is to providenational leadership and opportunities for individualswith disabilities to develop independence,confidence, and fitness through participation incommunity sports, recreation and educationalprograms. One of the great programs of DS/USAis Warfighter Sports which offers sports rehabilitationprograms in military hospitals and communitiesacross the U.S. The program offersmore than 30 winter and summer adaptivesports including skiing, snowboarding, cycling,wheelchair basketball, track and field, watersportsand many more. To become involved andlearn much more about DS/USA go towww.dsusa.org or www.warfightersports.org.Can Do MS is another wonderful charity andclose to FWSA’s heart. One of FWSA’s majorReno Ski &Recreation of Clubin Sierra Councilloves working withdisadvantaged kids,through theSkiDUCK (Skiingand snowboardingfor Disabled andUnderprivilegedChildren andolder Kids)Program. Thisouting was to KirkwoodSki Resort.awards is named after its founder, Jimmie Heuga.Can Do MS leads the way with empowering peopleand families living with MS to transform andimprove their quality of life. Everything done atCan Do MS is driven by one simple belief: youare more than your MS. With a vision, a missionand core values rooted in the legacy and belief ofCan Do MS founder Jimmie Heuga, that everyoneliving with MS has the power to live full lives,Can Do MS is the start of a whole new way ofthinking about and living with multiple sclerosis.Check out the wonderful Can Do MS programsat www.mscando.org.Refer to the FWSA Community Service sitefor updated information at www.fwsa.org. ▲▲Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 29