| The Sue Burke MS Youth
Foundation |
| Our
Mission
Founded in 2006, The Sue Burke MS Youth Foundation is
a donor-advised fund of The Community Foundation. The
SBMSYF is dedicated to creating awareness about youth
affected by MS, offering support and assistance to those
affected, and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle
while living with MS. Beginning in 2007, the Foundation
will offer college scholarships to affected youth, as
well as youth programming focused on active living.
Ultimately, the Foundation hopes to serve as a resource
center for youth and the families of youth challenged
by MS.
About Sue Burke
Sue
Burke was diagnosed with MS in 2003. As a tennis coach,
triathlete, and marathoner, Sue was determined that
this diagnosis would not relegate her to spectator status
in life and athletics. With the help and incredible
generosity of the local community, Sue has been able
to access a network of gifted health professionals and
create a support system that has enabled her to live
her passions. She wholeheartedly believes that remaining
active has helped offset many of the potential symptoms
and physical deterioration associated with MS. Through
the foundation, Sue hopes to share this message and
assist youth affected by MS to create lifestyles in
which they can truly LIVE with MS.
Fundraising Events
The Boston Marathon is the first of several races and
tennis events in which Sue will participate to benefit
the SBMSYF.
As an endowed fund of The Community Foundation, all
donations to the SBMSYF are tax deductible and will
support Colorado youth impacted by MS. You can support
Sue and contribute to the SBMSYF by sending a contribution
directly to The Community Foundation at 1123 Spruce
Street, Boulder, CO 80302 or by making an online
donation. Put "Sue Burke" in the Designation
box.
Learn More
Become part of the legacy to support MS. For more specific
information on the SBMSYF, contact Sue at 303-938-8785
or email her at
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What
is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease
in which the body’s immune system attacks
the protective myelin sheaths that surround
the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord
(a process called demyelination), resulting
in damaged areas that are unable to transmit
nerve impulses. MS can cause a variety of symptoms,
including changes in sensation, visual problems,
muscle weakness, depression, and difficulties
with coordination and speech. MS has generally
been considered an adult disease, but there
are approximately 8,000-10,000 children who
have MS, and another 10,000-15,000 who have
experienced symptoms of the disease. |
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