Community events are third-party activities organized by individuals and groups to raise awareness and funds for the movement to end MS. These diverse events are completely volunteer-coordinated and monies raised help fund programs, services, and cutting-edge research that benefit the 20,000 people living with MS in Illinois.
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CREATE YOUR OWN COMMUNITY EVENT!
If you would like to organize your own community-event fundraiser, first download and read our Community Event Guidelines (PDF).
Then, decide how you want to manage your event's fundraising activies. You can choose to handle all of your event's fundraising activities on your own, or you can use the Society's new Do It Yourself Fundraising online fundraising tools:
- To handle your own fundraising activities, just tell us about your event on our Community Event Registration Page.
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To use the Society's powerful online fundraising tools for your event, visit our Do It Yourself Fundraising Page and register your event there, instead.
Either way, all community events will be considered for promotion on this page and in selected Chapter online communications!
BROWSE COMMUNITY EVENTS:
APRIL 2013 |
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS FUNDRAISER WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 WHERE: 301 E. Euclid Avenue, Mt. Prospect, IL Bring this ticket when you visit Buffalo Wild Wings in Mt. Prospect, IL on April 9, 2013 to have 15% of all pre-taxed food sales (less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that presents this fundraising ticket to benefit the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. |
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MS IN MOTION WHEN: Thursday, April 11 from 6 - 9 p.m. WHERE: Municipal Bar, 216 W. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL Motion PR is thrilled to announce its first ever annual fundraiser. Please join us as we raise awareness and drive donations towards finding a cure for MS. Guests can enjoy wine, beer, wells drinks and passed appetizers upon an all-inclusive wristband purchase for $35. In addition to wristbands, VIP private for up to 7 people will be available for purchase on-site for $100. Raffle tickets will also be available for $5 each and feature a range of prizes for attendees from free concert tickets at Schubas to salon services. For more information, click on this link. |
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MS FUNDRAISER CLASS FOR TEAM JELLYFISH hosted by Feevha Fitness WHEN: Friday, April 12, 2013 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Hatch Elementary School, 1000 N. Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL 60302 CONTACT: Kathy@Feevha.com Combine the most fun Zumba and Hip-Hop Cardio class with the best DJ and press FFWD.... that's what Feevha is like.... |
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CULVER'S |
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WOMEN OF THE MOOSE COMMUNITY WALK WHEN: April 13 at 1 p.m. WHERE: Dillehay Park, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 CONTACT: Melissa Lantz at 815-499-8422 or melissalantz@rocketmail.com Please join us for our Walk. Participants can register at the shelter at noon and pick up pledge sheets. Drinks and snacks will be available. The park is 100% accessible and parking is free. Bracelets will be distributed to all participants. |
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DOMINICK'S PIZZA WHEN: Tuesday, April 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. WHERE: 139 W. St. Charles Road, Villa Park, IL 60181 CONTACT: lrtedesco@sbcglobal.net Dominicks Pizza will give a percentage of your order to the National MS Society if you bring in this flyer or mention "The Happy Group" when ordering. Print or pass this info along to help! |
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WINE & CANVAS WHEN: Sunday, April 21 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Bottle & Bottega Studio, One West Harris Avenue, LaGrange, IL CONTACT: Dana Rains at 708-404-2058 Choose 5 images and a master artist will provide hands on instruction throughout the event. All levels welcome. There will also be a raffle, appetizers and beverages. Click here for website link. |
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RIVER ROCKHOUSE FIGHTS FOR A CURE WHEN: Sunday, April 21 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. WHERE: River Rockhouse, 106 South Riverside Drive, St. Charles, Il 60174 Please join us at River Rockhouse to help support Sonja Drobena and her fundraising team "Angels of Hope" in their continued fight against MS. There will be door prizes, multiple bag raffles and a 50/50 raffle. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National MS Society. Food and drinks will also be available there will also be pool tables, bags and darts. View flyer. |
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APPLEBEE'S WHEN: April 24 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: All Chicagoland Applebee locations. Present this fyer to your server and 15% of your bill will be donated to the National MS Society. |
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RICCARDO'S WHEN: Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Riccardo's, 1170 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL CONTACT: riccardosschaumburg.com or 847-891-7777 Join us for a fun night at Riccardo's and help fight MS. We will donate 25% of your check to the National MS Society. You may not use coupons in conjunction with this fundraiser and reservations is a must. Please bring the attached flyer with you. Click on this link to print. |
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LITTLE MS HOPEFUL'S 5TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO FIGHT MS WHEN: Saturday, April 27 from 6 - 10 p.m. WHERE: Oak Lawn VFW Hall, 9514 S. 52nd Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 CONTACT: littlemshopeful@gmail.com Please join us to help raise money for Walk MS. Tickets are $20. Children under 12 get in free. There will be free food, a cash bar, tons of raffle prizes, split-the-pot, door prizes and entertainment. |
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MISFITS - MS WALK FUNDRAISER BY TASTEFULLY SIMPLE WHEN: Now and ends April 28 WHERE: On-line CONTACT: Kerrie Hirstius at khirstius@gmail.com Please partner with us in raising much needed funds and fill your pantry as well! Click on this link, choose your products, proceed to checkout. Click on "Find Host/Event." For first name: MisFits-MS Walk, for last name: Fundraiser. Hit the search button. Once you see your fundraiser on the screen, proceed with your order and it will counts towards your fundraising. You must connect your order towards the fundraiser to count. Pay for your order. That's it! Your order will arrive within 10-14 days. |
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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MS RELAPSES WHEN: Tuesday, April 30 beginning at 6 p.m. CST WHERE: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, 2235 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL Please join us for an informative event designed to educate people on MS relapses. Be sure to use reference ID 1294. This pharmaceutical program is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company not the National MS Society. To register, please call 1-877-219-0410 or visit us at www.msrelapseprogram.com. |
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MAY 2013 |
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KISS GOODBYE TO MS WHEN: Friday, May 3 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE: Waterhouse, 3407 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL Purchase a wristband for $30 and drink non-stop for 3 hours. All liquor is included with a $5 kick back to MS. Mention the name "MS" to get the wristband deal. |
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WALK MS PIZZA PARTY |
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AMPYRA EDUCATIONAL EVENT WHEN: Monday, May 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m WHERE: Buca Di Beppo, 15350 S. 97th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 Please join us for an informative event designed to update people on Ampyra for MS by Dr. Arthur Itkin, Director of MS Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology. This pharmaceutical program is sponsored by Acorda Theraputics, not the National MS Society. To register, please call 1-800-397-8082 before May 5th or visit us at www.ampyra.com. |
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AMPYRA EDUCATIONAL EVENT WHEN: Tuesday, May 7 beginning at 5:30 p.m WHERE: Francesca's Amici, 174 N. York, Elmhurst, IL Please join us for an informative event designed to update people on Ampyra for MS by Dr. Arthur Itkin, Director of MS Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology. This pharmaceutical program is sponsored by Acorda Theraputics, not the National MS Society. To register, please call 1-800-397-8082 before May 6th or visit us at www.ampyra.com. |
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POSITIVE APPROACHES TO MS WHEN: Tuesday, May 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Hotel Arista, 2139 CityGate Lane, Naperville, IL Please join us for an informative event designed to educate people with Multiple Sclerosis. Be sure to use reference ID TR214654. The registration deadline is Monday, May 6th. This pharmaceutical program is sponsored by Genzyme not the National MS Society. To register, please call 1-866-703-6293 or visit us at GenzymePatientsRSVP@ahmdirect.com to learn more about the program. Click here to view flyer. |
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AMPYRA EDUCATIONAL EVENT WHEN: Wednesday, May 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m WHERE: Grady's Grill, 18147 Harwood Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430 Please join us for an informative event designed to update people on Ampyra for MS by Dr. Arthur Itkin, Director of MS Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology. This pharmaceutical program is sponsored by Acorda Theraputics, not the National MS Society. To register, please call 1-800-397-8082 before May 7th or visit us at www.ampyra.com. |
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RUN IN A DRESS FOR MS - 5K RUN & 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK |
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AMPYRA EDUCATIONAL EVENT WHEN: Monday, May 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m WHERE: Francesca's Bellezza, 75 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 Please join us for an informative event designed to update people on Ampyra for MS by Dr. Arthur Itkin, Director of MS Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology. This pharmaceutical program is sponsored by Acorda Theraputics, not the National MS Society. To register, please call 1-800-397-8082 before May 12th or visit us at www.ampyra.com. |
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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MS RELAPSES |
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AMPYRA EDUCATIONAL EVENT WHEN: Monday, May 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m WHERE: Maggiano's Little Italy, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Ste A28 Please join us for an informative event designed to update people on Ampyra for MS by Dr. Arthur Itkin, Director of MS Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology. This pharmaceutical program is sponsored by Acorda Theraputics, not the National MS Society. To register, please call 1-800-397-8082 before May 14th or visit us at www.ampyra.com. |
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KNOW YOUR OPTIONS: EXPLORING AN FDA TREATMENT FOR MS RELAPSES |
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KNOW YOUR OPTIONS: EXPLORING AN FDA TREATMENT FOR MS RELAPSES |
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WILD FOR A CURE OPEN WHEN: Saturday, May 18 tee off starts at 10 a.m. WHERE: Highland Woods Golf Course, 2775 Ela Road, Hoffman Estates, IL CONTACT: Dan Nowak at 847-833-8925 or dnowak83@gmail.com Please join us for a day of golf. The cost is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, a hamburger or hotdog with a portion of the donations benefitting the National MS Society. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, closest to the pin, longest drive/putt and a lowest score contest will also be a part of the festivities. A $50 deposit for all golfers is required and groups of four are highly encouraged. Click here to view flyer. |
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KICK-A-THON WHEN: Saturday, May 18 from 1 - 4 p.m. WHERE: White Dragon Martial Arts, 1639 Oak Drive, McHenry, IL CONTACT: skinnywithshavon@gmail.com Please join us to Kick MS Out of This World. There will be vendor booths, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and a bake sale. White Dragon Martial Arts is giving out prizes for the top 3 fundraisers. To show your support, wear orange. For pledge sheets or more information please e-mail skinnywithshavon@gmail.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the National MS Society. |
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STRIKE OUT MS WHEN: Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Raymonds Bowl & Entertainment Ctr, 3960 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL CONTACT: Barb Steinsdoerfer at 815-385-6829 or taylor7914@aol.com Please join us for 3 games of bowling. You can bowl, eat pizza and drink soda for $25 (this also includes shoe rental) or you can bowl free for $50 in pledges. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, live music and many other raffles. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the National MS Society. View link. |
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SWEET TOMATOES FUN-RAISER WHEN: Tuesday, May 21. 2013 from 5 - 8 p.m. WHERE: Sweet Tomatoes, 2351 Willow Road, Glenview, IL 60025 CONTACT: Wendy Yablon at 847-476-4285 or wendyyablon@gmail.com Sweet Tomatoes will donate 20% of sales to the National MS Society. Purchase a meal and a beverage and help a great organization. View flyer here. |
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DINE-2-DONATE WHEN: Thursday, May 23, 2013 WHERE: Village Tavern & Grill CONTACT: Please call Village Tavern & Grill at 847-891-8866 Please bring this flyer in to receive 20% of the pre-taxed bill, minus any discounts will be donated back to the organization including carry-out orders. This flyer must be turned in to your server at the time of payment along with a copy of your bill in order to receive credit for the donation. |
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JUNE 2013 |
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AMERICAN BASS ANGLERS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT WHEN: Sunday, June 16 beginning at 5 a.m. WHERE: Lake Clinton, West Side Access Area, DeWitt, IL CONTACT: LEE KUUSISTO AT 331-262-9558 If you like Bass Fishing, you'll want to join this tournament. There is a $5 entrant fee to be earmarked for the National MS Society with matching funds from tournament director, Lee Kuusisto. |
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JULY 2013 |
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AMERICAN BASS ANGLERS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT |