Skiers will race to benefit MS patients

Teams of skiers will race at Schweitzer Mountain Resort on Saturday in a benefit for people with multiple sclerosis. Races start at 9 a.m. at the NASTAR Course.

Held at various U.S. and Canadian ski slopes, the Vertical Express for MS is the largest source of funding for The Heuga Center in Colorado. The nonprofit is dedicated to improving the lives of people with MS.

A portion of the proceeds from the Schweitzer event will help area residents visit the center..

Teams of three raise $1,000 to compete. Prizes are awarded for successful fund-raising efforts. Teams that raise $15,000 or more win a trip to Vail, Colo.

Founded by former Olympic ski racer Jimmie Heuga, diagnosed with MS at the height of his racing career, the center has served more than 40,000 people with MS. For more information, call 1-888-364-8467 or visit www.heuga.org.