Is there a minimum fundraising requirement?
Yes. Every participant is required to raise the $250 fundraising minimum by the event.
Where do I send my donations?
Please forward your donations in check or money order (no cash please) to:
National MS Society, NYC Chapter
Attn: Climb to the Top
P.O. Box 10123
Uniondale, NY 11555
Who do I make checks payable to?
National MS Society (NMSS). Also remember to include your name and account number in the memo section of each check.
How do I obtain my prizes?
Prizes are rewarded to participants who reach their desired prize level before the prize deadline of April 10, 2009. Prizes will be posted online once available.
How long does it take for checks to show up on my account?
It depends how many checks the chapter receives and how close it is to the event. Checks that are mailed prior to the event can take two to four weeks to show up on your account. To avoid the wait, you can always encourage your donors to sponsor you online. Online donations are safe and easy.
What is My Participant Center?
Every Climb to the Top participant receives an online fundraising account that is accessed through the participant center. Online fundraising accounts enable participants to create personal web pages, provides e-mail tools to solicit donations and has reports to track your fundraising.
What if my company wants to match my pledges?
To take part in the Matching Gifts Program, please visit your Human Resources Department and ask for a Matching Gift form. Make sure you include your name and team name, if applicable, so we can apply the match correctly. Please include a printout of online donation or copy of check if possible. Send the completed form to the P.O. Box address listed in question 2.
Are donations tax deductible and how do I get a receipt?
Yes. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your cleared check or credit card transaction serves as a receipt. Donors giving $250 or more will automatically receive an acknowledgement from the National MS Society by the end of the calendar year in which the donation was made.
If you still can’t find the answer to your question after reviewing the above information, please feel free to contact our office at climbMS@msnyc.org or 212-463-9791.