What is a community event?
A community event is put on by a group of people, a company or a community group to raise money to benefit the National MS Society. The event is conceived, planned, and executed by the third party. It can be ongoing or a one-time event. All or partial proceeds are donated to the National MS Society.
Why host a community event?
Hosting a community event allows your group to express your desire to do something about MS in a personal and unique way. You control the type of event, who is invited and when and where it’s held. It is also a wonderful way to support the National MS Society by raising funds and having fun at the same time!
If you are interested in a Community Event, please contact us at 1-800-344-4867, press 2 or info@nmsskc.org. You can also learn more about putting on an event by downloading these guidelines and application.
Check out our current community events.
Need Ideas?
There is no limit to what you could do! Here are some examples to consider:
One Time Events
- Soccer Game - Coaches from England and Wales played a game of soccer to benefit the MS Society. This event raised almost $2,000.
- Goldfish Races - A St. Joseph area bar filled up some water troughs and water guns, raced goldfish across the finish line and had a night of fun for the MS Society.
- Art Show - the Springfield Visual Arts Alliance donated a portion of their Fall Art Show proceeds to the Chapter.
Annual Events
- Balano Golf Tournament & Silent Auction - Hosted by Balano Fine Jewelry at Zona Rosa, this tournament began in 2005. In 2008, it raised over $2,200.
- Golf for MS... A Round for Research - Hosted by Kathy Van de Ven in Maryville, MO since 1997. Raised almost $45,000 last year.
- AgFest - A benefit concert at Kansas State University. In 2008, it brought in more than $3,000.
Ongoing Events
- Benefit Days - During benefit days, a business offers a percentage of sales proceeds to the MS Society. Businesses who have hosted benefit days include: Premier Express Carwash, Chris Cakes, Fuddruckers and more.
- Dress Down Days - Sell dress down stickers at your company for the privilege of dressing down for a day. You'll raise money and awareness with this simple activity.
You can also add a fundraising element to an event that is already taking place. Anything from selling concert tickets to waiting tables can be turned into a fundraiser. You can ask the host or owner to donate part of any ticket sales or proceeds from the day to the MS Society, the only extra work involved is collecting the money at the end of the event!
Don't want to put on your own Community Event? You are more than welcome to send donations directly to the MS Society. Or come back to this page for events in your area that you can support. Remember, the dollar you raise may be the one that finds the cure!