The dollars you raise help move us closer to a cure.
Every mile that you walk and every dollar that you raise means increased awareness and more dollars for research, services and programs to help those facing the daily challenges of living with MS. The Society spends more money on MS research than any other voluntary health agency in the world, investing some $40 million annually on research programs. This includes more than 350 MS research investigations at the best medical centers, universities and other institutions throughout the United States and abroad. This investment is paying off in significant progress toward finding treatments and in better diagnosis, rehabilitation and symptomatic therapy for people with all forms of MS. Thank you!
Our online fundraising tools make meeting your fundraising minimum of $1,500 easier and more convenient than ever.
Fundraising FAQs
How do I turn in my contributions?
Donations can either be made online or mailed to our office. If you chose to mail donations please track your donations on your Donation Tracking Form. Make copies of all checks and your tracking form for your records. Prepare multiple batches of donations to remit to the National MS Society rather than holding them until the day of the event.
Please do not send cash. For all cash donations please write a personal check and indicate cash donors on the tracking form.
Very Important:
- Include your name and “Charleston Challenge 2012” in the memo section of each check.
- Be sure you have affixed adequate postage.
Mail checks to:
National MS Society, Mid Atlantic Chapter
Charleston Challenge 2012
9801-I Southern Pine Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28273
What is the tax deductibility of my donors’ contribution?
The National MS Society is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations made to National MS Society are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Registration, transportation and other fees are not generally accepted as tax deductible. End of year tax receipts are sent to every individual donor of more than $250. For donations under $250, please ask the event participant you are supporting for a receipt. We will send a tax receipt to any donor who requests one.
To whom should checks be made payable?
Checks should be made payable to NMSS or National MS Society. If a check is made out by a donor to Charleston Challenge 2012 or other related names, the bank should accept it. Before mailing, be sure to mark your (the walker’s) name on the memo line of the check and make a copy for your records.