The events that individuals and organizations create to raise awareness and funds for MS are as unique as the people we serve. From belt sander races to beef & beers, these community events bring diverse crowds together in support of the MS movement.
These volunteer-coordinated events are run independently from the chapter and can include golf tournaments, bake sales, wine tastings, casual dress days and more.
Businesses can also help us create a world free of MS and touch the lives of more than 20,000 people in Illinois affected by MS by contributing a portion of their overall proceeds (on an ongoing basis or during a specific promotional period) or by donating proceeds from the sale of a specific product(s) to the Greater Illinois Chapter.
We encourage the development of these volunteer-coordinated events and provide some guidance and resources when appropriate.
If you would like to hold a community fundraiser, please view our guidelines, and download and complete this form. We will promote your event and list it below.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
2012: FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL
FEBRUARY
ZUMBA MS
WHEN: Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 West Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
CONTACT: Linda Zaban at lindazaban@yahoo.com
Come and shake your booty to help find a cure for MS! Dance to live music with the “Drumming Guys” and some of your favorite certified Zumba instructors, plus some great guest instructors. Water and snacks will be provided, all you need is a pair of shoes and lots of energy. Wear orange to show your support to those fighting M.S.! Suggested donation is $10 with all proceeds contributed to the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter.
View the flyer here.
2012 MITCS RACE SERIES, #2
WHEN: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 am start
WHERE: Health Track Sport and Wellness, 875 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
CONTACT: mitcsinformation@gmail.com
This is the Midwest Indoor Tri Classic Series, which includes a 10 minute swim, 10 minute transition, 20 minute ride on a stationary bike, 5 minute transition and a 15 minute run on an indoor track. Each person may sign up for one or all three triathalons in the series, with prices ranging from $40-$100, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. Please click here for more information.
2012 MITCS RACE SERIES, #3
WHEN: Sunday, February 26, 2012, 8:00 am start
WHERE: Edward Health & Fitness Center, 6600 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 60517
CONTACT: mitcsinformation@gmail.com
This is the Midwest Indoor Tri Classic Series, which includes a 10 minute swim, 10 minute transition, 20 minute ride on a stationary bike, 5 minute transition and a 15 minute run on an indoor track. Each person may sign up for one or all three triathalons in the series, with prices ranging from $40-$100, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. Please click here for more information.
MARCH
CROP FOR A CAUSE SCRAPBOOK FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 2:30-10:30 pm
WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush Street, Roselle, IL 60172
CONTACT: info@cropforacause.com
This evening provides a scrapbooking space, door prizes and lots of fun. Water and soft drinks will be available at a small cost with a light dinner and snacks provided. Silent auction admission is free. Please register in advance at www.cropforacause.com.
View the flyer here
APRIL
MILES FOR MS
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2012 to Friday, April 6, 2012
WHERE: East Dubuque, IL to Cairo, IL
CONTACT: Adam Wozny at milesforms@yahoo.com
Adam Wozny will be riding his bike from East Dubuque Illinois to Cairo Illinois during the first week of April as a fundraiser for the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. He will ride for all 7 days at an average of just over 70 miles a day! Please contact him if you would like to donate to his ride. Donations to Miles for MS will be contributed to the Greater Illinois Chapter.