Participating with a team makes Walk MS even more fun! Forming a Walk MS team is an opportunity to share a great experience with friends, family members or coworkers, while being part of an important movement toward a cure.
As part of the MS movement, you and your team are committed to a world free of MS. The MS Society is committed to you and the success of your team. Take the first step to starting a team by reviewing the Team Captain Guide.
If you are interested in starting a team but need help finding where to start check out the Team Captain Resources page or contact Janet Coggins for more information.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
1. Recruiting
Team members can be anybody— friends, family, co-workers, or neighbors! They can all easily register as participants online. Whether you’re a corporate team or a team of family and friends, just be sure to ask everyone you know.
2. Raising Money
Fundraising comes more naturally when you make it personal. If your team is walking for someone with MS, ask them if they would be willing to tell their story. Be sure to also let them know how much progress we have made in the treatment of the disease! Don’t forget to ask everyone who sponsors you if their employer offers matching gifts!
3. Really Having Fun!
Being a team captain is an opportunity to share a great experience with friends and family members, or co-workers— a community coming together for a common goal! As a leader, it’s up to you to remind your teammates of why they registered. Walk MS can be more than a fundraising event —it can be a joyous celebration of how far we’ve come together!
