MS in focus

The July edition of MS in focus magazine will be all about bladder and bowel control in MS. In order to get to know people’s experiences with these issues, the Multiple Sclerosis International Foundation is carrying out a short, anonymous survey – the results of which will be published in the July edition. If you are someone living with MS, share your thoughts on the topic by completing the survey at http://svy.mk/1eUW63F.

Fundraising tip Tuesday: Hold a silent auction

Be creative and have fun while raising money for the Mandarin MS Walk! Here are some tips for setting up a successful silent auction:

Build a team to help you organize, manage and spread the word.

 
Find an accessible time and place for the event. Create a comfortable area, possibly with some food and drink for bidding guests.

Ask businesses in your community to donate items. How about fitness items, local art, gift cards or gift baskets?

Make sure to advertise for your event locally with flyers and online using free message or event boards.

You can also reach out to your local newspaper or radio station to see if they’d advertise your event for free.

 

Create some simple rules for the bidding process, such as minimum bids and the time-frame of the bidding.

 

For more helpful fundraising tips, visit mswalks.ca/ontario/tips.

Calling all Toronto Mandarin MS Walk Participants

Looking to boost your fundraising? Share your story for a chance to have your name in the spotlight! Starting on March 3^rd, you will have the opportunity to have your story featured on the Toronto Mandarin MS Walk homepage with a link to donate to your fundraising campaign! This is a great way to share your personal story with the community and get donations from people you wouldn’t normally have the chance to ask. Register now and submit your story to kick start your fundraising today!
 
You are eligible to submit your story for each period until they are picked. To submit your story, email scott.mcmillan@mssociety.ca with the subject line “Participant Spotlight” before each deadline. Make sure to attach your story and a picture of you and/or your team. Those who will have their name in the spotlight will be selected on the Friday following the deadline.

 

 

 

March 3 - March 16: Why the Mandarin MS Walk gives me hope

(Deadline for submissions – Wednesday, February 26^th)
 

March 17 – March 30: Why I’m a Team Captain

(Deadline for submissions – Wednesday, March 12^th)
 
March 31 – April 13: Why I joined the Mandarin MS Walk (First time walkers only)
(Deadline for submissions – Wednesday, March 26^th)

April 14 – April 27: Greatest Mandarin MS Walk experience

(Deadline for submissions – Wednesday, April 9^th)

Footnotes shares how you’re creating hope for the 100,000 Canadians living with MS

Learn more about:

• How to be a successful fundraiser

• Why teams are so powerful

• Top fundraisers from 2013

• And more!  

To read the newsletter, visit mswalks.ca/Ontario and select your location.

Café Scientifique – Multiple Sclerosis: To B or not to B?

Listen in as specialists discuss new frontiers in MS research. Significant clinical benefit has been observed when immune cells called “B-lymphocytes” are eliminated in MS patients using immunotherapies. The team’s research goal is to unravel why this is the case. Join the ‘Café’ on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 7:30-9:30pm at 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto. RSVP by February 12 online or by email at angela.covert@mssociety.ca.