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 2012 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!

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