Are you interested in raising money for the 18,000 people in Michigan living with MS, but don't know how?
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Each year the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter welcomes individuals or organizations interested in hosting events in support of the mission of the National MS Society. These “Do It Yourself” events are planned and run independently from the National MS Society staff.
Examples of successful events include golf outings, private parties, volleyball tournaments, memorial dinners, ballroom dance parties and run/walk events. More Ideas.Community Event Guide
It is the discretion of the event host as to the amount of the donation made to National MS Society, Michigan Chapter, (a percentage of, or all net profits).
We encourage and appreciate the development of all community events and willingly provide guidance and resources when possible.To host a community event, please read and complete the interest form. You may also download our Community Events Guide to get started in planning your event or to fill out a hardcopy version of our Interest Form. For more information, please contact Liz Sawielski at 248-351-2190 ext. 210 or at communityevent@mig.nmss.org
Congratulations to our 2008 Community Event Award Honorees!
- The Most Exciting White Elephant Sale & Auction - Harriett Rosen
- KPMG, LLP - employees in the Detroit Office
- Walk -St Regis Catholic Elementary School
- MS-30 Blade-a-Thon -Tri Cities Kiwanis
- Motorcycle Run for MS - Kim Erickson
- Bowl to Strike Out MS Tournament -Patterson Plumbing
- How Will I Get Back Down?- Dina Kawer
- Hacker Scramble Golf Outing - Scott & Ruth Crichton
- Touch of Red Benefit Cruise Honoring Maria Chirco
Thank you to all our 2008 Community Events for all their hard work and dedication to moving us closer to a world free of MS!
How Can You Become a 2009 Award Honoree?
Any Community Event that raises $3,000 and up will be honored with a Community Event Award. If the event raises $18,000 or more it will be awarded the Mission Possible Award. These Mission Possible Awards are given to individuals and community events that raise $1 for every one of the 18,000 people living with MS in Michigan. Volunteers, Top Fundraisers and top Community Events are recognized at the Annual Meeting and Recognition Luncheon in late 2009!