Join us at the 2012 Midland MS Walk Kick-Off!

 

Why not lace up a pair of bowling shoes at the Midland MS Walk kick-off event on Sunday, March 18? Take the chance to bowl a strike while getting to know others in your community who are also committed to fundraising for a future without MS.

Small cash donations will be accepted upon entry, and be sure to take part in the raffle! Light refreshments will be provided.

When:

Sunday, March 18
4 to 6 pm

Where:

Bayshore Lanes
205 King Street
Midland, Ontario

Everyone is welcome! Please share this invitation with your friends, family, co-workers and team members. We hope to see you there!

Visit mswalks.ca or contact MS Walk coordinator Stephanie Shen at Stephanie.Shen@mssociety.ca or 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3117 for more details.

  

Fundraising Tip #4 – Host a Pancake Breakfast!

   

Hosting a pancake breakfast at a community centre – or another community-oriented location – is a great way to increase your fundraising for the MS Walk! Providing a nice warm breakfast at a reasonable price will allow people to get involved within their community while donating to an important cause. You can easily spread the word about your pancake breakfast fundraiser by handing out or posting flyers at your location of choice, advertising the event on your social media accounts or calling your local newspaper to extend an invitation and inquire about free listings.

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Join us at the 2012 Orangeville MS Walk Kick-Off!

 

Before you lace up for someone you love at the MS Walk this spring, come join us for the Orangeville MS Walk Kick-Off at Fionn MacCool’s on February 29 at 7:00 pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet other members of the Orangeville community who are dedicated to ending MS.

 
Come out and enjoy:

• Discounted rates on beverages
• 30% discount on appetizers when one person at your table checks in on Facebook with their mobile device
• 10% discount on entrees if you reserve a table indicating you are with the MS Walk
• Just for showing up and showing your support for the MS Society, you will be entered into a draw for door prizes that evening as well as Fionn MacCool’s draw for a weekend at Fern Resort in Orillia (including accommodation, activities and meals)

Everyone is welcome! Please share this invitation with your friends, family, co-workers and team members. We hope to see you there!

When:

Wednesday, February 29
7:00 pm

Where:

Fionn MacCool’s
75 Fourth Avenue

Orangeville

Visit mswalks.ca or contact MS Walk coordinator Brianna VanderGriendt at brianna.vandergriendt@mssociety.ca or 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3126 for more details.

 

MS Walk Fundraising Tip #3 – Plan a social gathering

    

Social gatherings are the perfect time to let your friends and family know that you are participating in the MS Walk and why you are lacing up for someone you love to end MS. Spreading the word to familiar faces is comfortable and will make people aware of your fundraising initiative! Even if they don’t have the ability to donate at that particular time, they will be conscious of your efforts and may contribute to your fundraising at a later date. Don’t forget to mention the option of pledging online at http://www.mswalks.ca.

  

Happy Family Day MS Walkers!

    

The MS Walk is truly a family-oriented event that makes a difference in the lives of Canadians living with MS. It’s a great chance to get the whole family together in support of a future without multiple sclerosis. 

  

Not only will everyone enjoy the food, prizes and camaraderie on MS Walk day, but the build-up to the event offers countless opportunities to spend some quality time together. Getting every family member involved in the fundraising process is great for family bonding and also teaches the importance of helping others and supporting a meaningful cause. You can keep checking up on the blog for great fundraising ideas for you and your family!  

  

Read Jeanne DesBrisay’s story about how the MS Walk has impacted her family.

   

  

Share the love for your chance to win!

    

This Valentine's Day, share the love by telling us what makes your MS Walk team captain extra special. The most love-filled story submitted will win a $5 Subway gift card for each team member who registers for the 2012 MS Walk by February 23 - a great treat for you and your whole team for a pre-MS Walk get together!

Submit your story in 200 words or less by February 23 to Ella Craig at ella.craig@mssociety.ca for your chance to win. Questions? Call Ella at 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3114.

If you’re interested in finding out more about TeamMS or would like to register, please visit TeamMS.ca

  

Register & get a $5 Tim Hortons gift card!

  

Lace up for someone you love and join the 2012 MS Walk.

Register between February 8-15 and get a $5 Tim Hortons gift card!*

We’ve got a brand new online fundraising platform. Watch this video and learn how to get started.

*limit of one $5 Tim Hortons gift card per registered MS Walk participant. Gift cards will be mailed out within 3-4 weeks of promotion end date.

MS Walk Fundraising Tip #2 – Donate to Yourself

   

Eager to pick up the pace of your fundraising? Maybe it’s time to get a head start with a pledge to yourself.  Studies have shown that participants who pledge themselves raise more than twice as much as those who simply ask others and more than 5 times as much as those who simply show up and write a cheque on event day.  Your efforts to personally donate will inspire friends and family members to pledge as well. So lead by example and pledge today!

Have another great tip to share? Leave us a wall post on Facebook or a tweet on Twitter! You never know, your tip might even be included in our next blog post!

Volunteers are essential to the MS Walk

 
Have you ever thought about volunteering with the MS Society, but weren’t quite sure how to take the first step? Or were unsure about the impact of donating your time? I’m here to tell you about how vital volunteering is to everything we do and that every little contribution makes a difference in the lives of those with MS.

Volunteering not only benefits the MS Society, it is a rewarding experience for those who choose to give their time. It allows you to support a great cause while meeting new people, learning new skills and broadening personal experiences.

As the MS Walk is our largest fundraising event, happening in 58 communities across Ontario, we need volunteers like you to assist with the implementation of the entire event. From setting up the site, to preparing and serving meals, to meeting and greeting the participants as they arrive and cheering them through the finish line at the end, there is a job for everybody! Every position plays an essential role and we couldn’t do this without the hundreds of volunteers that assist us year after year.

If you are interested in volunteering for an MS Walk or to learn more about volunteering for the MS Society, please contact me at volunteer@mssociety.ca or 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3111.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Nicole Dube
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
MS Society - Ontario Division

Join us at the 2012 Newmarket MS Walk Kick-Off!

Before you lace up for someone you love at the MS Walk this spring, lace up your skates at the Newmarket MS Walk kick-off event on February 19. This will be a fun opportunity to meet others in your community who are helping to end MS.

Enjoy a day of free skating, free over-the-clothes massage services provided by Everest College and light refreshments at this great community event, sponsored by Vince’s Market.  

When:

Sunday, February 19

2:00 to 4:00 pm

Skating from 3:00 to 4:00 pm

Where:

Forhan Olympic Icepad and Activity Room

Magna Centre

800 Mulock Drive

Everyone is welcome! Please share this invitation with your friends, family, co-workers and team members. We hope to see you there!

Visit mswalks.ca or contact MS Walk coordinator Stephanie Haughian at stephanie.haughian@mssociety.ca or 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3152 for more details.