MAHA is derived from the name of the Native American Omaha tribe originally settling in the area. The term meaning against the wind, against the current, originally referring to the unimaginable strong winds and currents over the plains and the Missouri River. Respectful to its meaning, persons with MS and significant disability, their family, friends, care givers and health care providers, face strong winds of adversity in meeting the basic needs on a day-to-day basis. Living with and learning about these struggles is not for the faint of heart.

Understanding the needs of individuals with MS, their caregivers, and families, is the foundation of the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine MAHA program. With over a decade of learned experience and “walking with” extraordinary individuals with MS, despite significant disability, together WE have persisted, making MS care more accessible, meaningful, and productive. 

The purpose of the inaugural fundraiser is to continue to directly empower those individuals served in the MAHA program with priority funding directed toward exercise scholarships. Our bigger vision is one of a MS Day Achievement Program and ultimately a Community-University Complex, a very costly and time intensive endeavor. 

If you are interested in further supporting the MAHA program, whether that be through your time or monetary contributions, please stop by the Together Booth at the Event and/or reach out via email to msstrong@unmc.edu for more information.