May 2010 MS Walks are Just around the Corner!

The May 2010 MS Walks are fast approaching! Visit your local MS Walk site for event details, start/finish locations and times. Keep on fundraising and collecting pledges to support the movement to end MS!

Ask all of your friends to join you so you can share this fun-filled experience with friends and family while making a difference in the lives of thousands of people living with MS. You will also have the opportunity to celebrate your achievements as a team and win great team prizes and awards, such as best team name, best dressed team and largest team! Visit our TeamMS Page for more information on walking as a team in the MS Walk.

National Volunteer Week

In honour of National Volunteer Week, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our amazing volunteers for supporting the work of the MS Society and donating your time to helping end MS. We greatly appreciate everything you do to help make a difference in the lives of those living with MS, your dedication and hard work never goes unnoticed.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Clarinda Brandão
Senior Coordinator, Volunteer Resources
416-922-6600 or 1-800-268-7582 ext: 3107
clarinda.brandao@mssociety.ca

Great Success on the 2010 MS Walk!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2010 MS Walk! The MS Walks were filled with community spirit and incredible commitment by ALL who participated. The success of all MS Walks over the weekend was due to the amazing support of over 22,000 walkers across Ontario, united by the common goal to end MS. Together we raised a total of 5.1 million dollars and we couldn’t have done it without your steps. Keep in mind that you have another few weeks to continue to fundraise before the pledge submission deadline. If every walker across Canada raised just $20 more, that would be another $1.2 million towards creating a future free of MS!

We hope you enjoyed your event day and feel proud of the difference you have made in the lives of the tens of thousands of Canadians living with MS. Please share your favourite MS Walk story or photos on our MS Walk Facebook page for all to enjoy!

Keep up the great work fundraising and participating in the movement to end MS. We look forward to seeing you again at the 2011 MS Walk!

PS: In some Ontario communities, the MS Walk takes place in May. Click here to check out the dates of the May MS Walks, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Let's Walk!

The time has come to make your step the one that ends multiple sclerosis at the MS Walk, talking place THIS Sunday (in most Ontario communities). Thank you all for your amazing support and participation in the fight to end MS.

With every step you take on Sunday, you should feel proud of the strides you are taking to end MS. Enjoy a fantastic MS Walk day and best of luck with the rest of your fundraising for the 2010 MS Walk!

• Find out more event day info at your local MS Walk page
• Check out some last minute fundraising tips
• View a list of great MS Walk fundraising prizes

Your Favourite Magazine Can Help Boost your Fundraising!

It’s not too late to get that extra boost in fundraising for the 2010 MS Walk! Chatelaine and the MS Society of Canada have partnered to bring you “Read to end MS.”

Encourage family and friends to subscribe to one of Canada’s leading magazines, or buy a friend or family member their favourite magazine subscription as a gift, and 50% of the price will go directly towards your fundraising for the MS Walk!

Not yet registered? Register for the 2010 MS Walk today and this can be a great start to your fundraising. This is a great way to surpass your fundraising goals while supporting a great cause.

Together, let’s “Read to end MS.” Subscribe today!

Hurry! This offer will expire June 30th.

April 18 MS Walk is THIS Sunday!

This is the LAST week leading up to the MS Walk (in most Ontario communities) and we are counting down the days until the MS Walk taking place THIS Sunday! It’s still not too late to register and fundraise for the MS Walk. Click here to register now for the 2010 MS Walk and keep fundraising for those in need of your support.

In addition to walking for this important cause for all Canadians, participants can look forward to a light breakfast, coffee, BBQ lunch, entertainment and of course the certainty of being able to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people living with this unpredictable illness.

This week’s Fundraising Tip:
Don't forget to thank your donors. Make sure to thank those who have helped you reach your fundraising goals by following up with a letter or e-mail after the MS Walk. Share highlights, photos of yourself at the event, and links to the MS Society website to show them how their donations are making a difference.

We’re 10 Days Away from the 2010 MS Walk!

The big day we’ve all been waiting for is just 10 days away (in most Ontario communities)! It’s not too late to register and start fundraising for the 2010 MS. Make your step the one that ends multiple sclerosis! And be sure to ask all of your friends and family to join you so you can all share the MS Walk experience together!

PS: Already registered? RSVP on our MS Walk Facebook event page to let your Facebook friends know you are participating in the MS Walk this year!

Make your steps count!

Register for the MS Walk, and enjoy a fun-filled day while making a difference in the lives of those living with MS.

Once you’ve registered, don't forget to RSVP for the 2010 MS Walk on our Facebook event page to let your friends know that you are attending the MS Walk this year! This is a great way to spread the word to your friends and encourage them to share your MS Walk experience with you.

RSVP for the April 18 MS Walk now!