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 by interested volunteers independently from the chapter and can include golf tournaments, bake sales, wine tastings, casual dress days and more.
Businesses can also support our mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis by contributing a portion of their proceeds during a specific time period, or proceeds from a specific product to the chapter.
We encourage the development of these volunteer-coordinated events and provide a nominal level of 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.
November 2009
'Go to the Show for MS' with Teri Garr
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
Location: Hollywood Palms Theatre in Naperville, Ill.
Contact: Click here to learn more, and to make your reservations>>>
Whether you or someone you love has MS, you can help support programs and research toward a cure through your participation in "Go to the Show for MS!" Meet Teri Garr, who is living with MS, and was a costar in the iconic Halloween spoof film “Young Frankenstein,” and many other film and television appearances.
"Crop for a Cause" scrapbooking event registration opens November 1. Learn more>>
Cure MS Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser
A Night to Benefit People Living With MS
When: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; 6 p.m. to Midnight
Location: Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Dr., Addison, IL 60101
Contact: cureMSfoundation.org
You will enjoy a fabulous five-course meal, dancing, raffles, a silent auction and entertainment, featuring America’s best pop, jazz and standards by the Peter Oprisko Orchestra, as well as professional ballroom dancing demonstrations throughout the night by Willowbrook Ballroom. Open bar from 6-7:30 p.m. and wine with dinner. PRP Wine Enthusiast will be offering samples of their vast wine collection throughout the evening, while guests bid on an array of one-of-a-kind silent auction items. Raffle tickets for many great items will be reasonably priced, and there will be multiple opportunities to try your chance at a "Split the Pot" raffle. Tickets are $90 per person or $900 per table.
Beef Up to End MS
When: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; 3p.m. to Close
Location: Local Buona Beef restaurants, excluding Bloomington, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Urbana
Contact: Your local Buona Beef restaurant
Buona Beef has joined the movement and is donating 15%-25% of all sales generated on March 20th from 3-11 p.m. Dine-in, carryout, drive-thru and even catering orders placed and picked-up on March 13 all count towards our goal. The best part of the fundraiser is that everyone has to eat! Why not treat your family to a night out at BUONA to benefit our 20,000 neighbors in Illinois living with MS! Be sure to print out the flyer and present it to your cashier on March 13.
Turkey Bowl Football event for MS
When: Friday, Nov. 27, 2009
Location: Lisle, Ill.
Contact: Brian Quick, 630.637.8236
Now in its 24th year!
March 2010
4th Annual Crop for a Cause: Making MS a Memory
When: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Where: 1600 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Contact: info@cropforacause.com
Join Laura Machonis at her 4th annual Crop for a Cause: Making MS a Memory scrapbooking event. This unique event brings friends, family and fellow scrapbookers together for a full day of creativity, a silent auction, refreshments and creating a world free of MS. Volunteers needed: click here now to volunteer. Buy your tickets starting November 1 for this sell-out event! Click here after November 1st to pre-register.