iwalkforMS iwalkforMS.org MS.org
WELCOME TO WALK MS: 2012………………………………………………………………2
A WORLD FREE OF MS………………………………………………………………………….3 About MS About the National MS Society
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?.....................................................................4 Chapter Program & Research Highlights Chapter Financial Information
MOVING TOGETHER: THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO STARTING A TEAM………..5 Recruiting, Raising Money, Really Having Fun!
RAISING MONEY HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!.............................................6-7 Simple Steps to Online Success
GOAL SETTING: WHO HAS THE MOST TEAM SPIRIT?.................................8
COME WALK WITH US………………………………………………………………………...9
TOP WALK MS: 2011 TEAMS………………………………………………………………10
FUNDRAISING IDEAS NOTEPAD………………………………………………………….11
CELEBRATE AS A TEAM…………………………………………………………………....12
For more information and team resources please go to www.iwalkforMS www.iwalkforMS.org MS.org 1
Walk MS: Richmond
Walk MS: Fredericksburg
Saturday, April 21st
Saturday, April 28th
Innsbrook
James Monroe High School Presented by
Walk MS: Tappahannock
Walk MS: Petersburg
Saturday, September 15th
Saturday, October
Tappahannock United Methodist
Historic Old Towne
Church
Presented by
For walk details and to register team members, please go to www.iwalkforMS www.iwalkforMS.org MS.org 2
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A 3 year, $496,000 grant awarded by the National MS Society is currently being used at Virginia Commonwealth University to study myelin repair. The research team is headed by Dr. Babette Fuss. A new comprehensive clinic for MS clients opened at VCU Medical Center. We awarded $9800 in college scholarships to students with MS or who have a parent with MS. We assist clients by building ramps at their homes, having driveways paved and modifying vehicles so that they can maintain an independent lifestyle.
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If you would like more suggestions for goal setting or fundraising, please contact Judy Griffin (judy.griffin@nmss.org) or Tiffany Epley (tiffany.epley@nmss.org). 8
All of our Walk MS events are for the entire family. •
Bring a corporate team or a group of friends and family members
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Enjoy a 1 or 3 mile course...this is a walk...not a race
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Raise money and earn cool MS incentives
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Visit our vendor tents for an array of products and services
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Make a bid at our silent auction
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Check out our MS merchandise tent
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Stick around for lunch
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These are pooch friendly walks
TEAM
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$$ RAISED
1. Team Yocom
Richmond
$17,325
2. Go the Extra Mile
Fredericksburg
$ 9,500
3. Charissa’s West End Crew
Richmond
$ 7,503
4. Screens ‘n’ Suds
Richmond
$ 7,483
5. Team Hanover
Richmond
$ 6,695
6. Team Perkinson
Richmond
$ 6,066
7. Holliers West End Walkers
Richmond
$ 5,232
8. Bees for Buz 9. HealthSouth - Petersburg 10.PermaTreat
Fredericksburg Petersburg Fredericksburg
$ 4,900 $ 4,604 $ 4,568
Team Yocom 2011
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Raise $5,000 as a team and receive a free 10’ x 10’ tent in our TEAM VILLAGE Bring your lawn chairs and coolers and use your tent as a meeting point before the walk and a place to hang out and relax after the walk. Don’t raise enough money to earn a tent? You can still reserve a team tent for $100! The best part is you don’t have to set anything up, just come and enjoy! 12