Three prominent non-profits that are ideal matches for Round House are the Jimmy Huega Foundation (known as Can-Do MS) and the Bridger Bowl and Big Sky ski education foundations. Can-do MS, formerly the Heuga Center for Multiple Schlerosis, was founded by former Olympian Jimmy Heuga after he was diagnosed with MS in 1970. At the time, Jimmy was told to refrain from high-caliber physical activity, but it was not in his nature to be sedintary, and he developed his own physical regimen. The effect improved both his physical and mental health, and this is the founding principle of the Foundation. Today Can-do MS brings lifestyle empowerment to those diagnosed with MS, to help better their lives. Since Jimmy was an Olympic medalist skier, the benefit of the match with Round House is a good memorial to Jimmy as well as an industry link for Round House and a nationwide calendar of events that can provide exposure.
Locally, the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation (BSSEF) and the Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) are the organizations at the two main local mountains to offer recreational and competitive ski programs to the community. Their respective missions are to provide the opportunity for kids to engage in healthy competition, good sportsmanship, and experience the mountain environment. The focus areas are Alpine (racing), Freestyle, and Nordic competitive events. The benefit of these programs is development of individual effort and a sense of accomplishment, as well as developing a long-term love of the mountain environment. The benefit to an increased partnership with Round House is that the partnership reaches both the kids and their parents, and is in-line with Round House's core values of a knowledge and passion for the sports.
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