From dinner dances to golf tournaments, and everything in between, many of our fundraising efforts are by people in the local community who take it on themselves to plan, organize, and execute events. These events help to support our mission to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. Community fundraising events will be posted here as they develop. For more information about events or to learn how to do a fundraiser to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, please contact Kristin Kostecki at the Greater New England Chapter at Kristin.Kostecki@nmss.org, 1-800-344-4867 option 2, ext. 111.
Sweet Scents of Hope
Place an order for a Yankee Candle before June 1 and 40% of your proceeds will go to Elizabeth Curley's MS Challenge Walk fundraising! Visit the Yankee Candle online store to make your selection, but do not make your purchase there — orders must be placed directly with Elizabeth via email (please include your phone number). See her flyer for more details.
Corrib Classic 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 12:00-3:00 pm
Billings Field, Centre St. & Lagrange St., West Roxbury, Mass.
The 2012 Corrib Classic is the 19th annual 5K road race. The registration fee is $25 at the starting line, a portion of which benefits the National MS Society, through Challenge Walk Team Brian; over $20,000 has been raised in the event's lifetime. Cost: $25. Register to run for MS, or just show up afterward for the huge block party! More information, including a course map and registration form, is available at CoolRunning.com.
Steak Tip Tuesdays
Tuesdays in June
Get ready for "Steak Tip Tuesdays". The Portsmouth, NH Meat House is going to donate $1.00 back to the National MS Society for every pound of steak tips sold on the first two Tuesdays in June. The York and Scarborough Meat Houses in Maine will donate $2.00 for every pound of steak tips sold on each Tuesday of June.
Rock the Walk - Featuring FORTUNE
Friday, June 15, 2012 - Doors open at 7PM
Woburn Sons of Italy, 168 Lexington Street, Woburn, MA - free parking
Fabulous Lombardi Party Raffle Event. Join MS Challenge Walk team The Lombardi Party for their annual concert series. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at http://www.lombardiparty.org/events.php. All proceeds benefit the National MS Society.
Global Fitness Master Class
Friday, June 15, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Global Fitness Center Stow Shopping Center, Stow MA
Join MS Challenge Walk team Walka Walka Walkahs at Global Fitness Center Stow Shopping Center for an afternoon workout to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Global Fitness is hosting a Master Class. Try a new program or come to enjoy the all the classes you love! All proceeds go towards the MS Challenge Walk team Walka Walka Walkahs. A $25 donation to the National MS Society is required to participate. Both members and non-members are welcome. Call (978) 649.5900 to register. Space is limited, call now!
Rockin' For Walkin' Benefit
Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 7–11 PM
VFW Post Avon, 263 E Main St. Avon, MA 02322
The sixth annual Rockin' For Walkin' Benefit will have you dancing to the oldies with Dale & The Duds! Join us at the VFW, accessible from Harrison Blvd. in Avon, MA, for a great party with dancing and raffles. Admission is $25 per person and goes directly to The American Dream Team MS Challenge Walk fundraising. For more details, call Deb Svirtunas (508-314-4172) or Bev Johnston (508-857-3971).
Mohegan Sun FUNraising Event
Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10 AM – 8 PM
Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Team Bonnie's Believers has scheduled a fun day of gaming, dining, and shopping at Mohegan Sun Casinos. Board a luxury Coach (from Berlin MA Rt.62/495 Park & Ride) and spend travel time winning select prizes via games of chance. Each participant will receive $15 voucher for food and $15 gambling voucher. Reserve your seat for $50 via PayPal to mberthia@comcast.net.
Wakefield Lake Walk
June 17, 2012, 9 AM start
Wakefield Lower Common, Wakefield, MA
3 miles walk and its around Lake Quanipowitt starting from the common. Come and start your Father's Day off right and walk the lake, try your luck at a raffle, and help out the cause. This will be the first annual Wakefield Walk and not the last, but we need your help. Form a team, tell your friends, bring your family, and together we can make a difference. Register on the Wakefield Lake Walk fund raising page.
Cathy’s Crew Golf Tournament
June 18, 2012, Registration open at 11, Shotgun Start at 1:15 P.M.
Pocasset Golf Club, 24 Club House Drive, Pocasset, MA
Join MS Challenge Walk team Cathy's Crew for their first Annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk to Create a World Free Of MS Charity Golf Tournament. Scramble format. Entry Fee: $160 Per Player, $600 Per Foursome. To register, fill out the registration form.
Dining for Dollars at the Dockside
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Dockside Restaurant, 1099 Main Street, Wakefield, MA
Come support team MS Challenge Walk Socks on Fi~yah at the Dockside Restaurant in Wakefield the evening of Tuesday, June 19! Present this coupon to donate 25% of your bill, bar tab or take out! There will also be great raffle prizes for a variety of gift baskets, autographed Shawn Thorton Championship hat, Red Sox tickets, scratch tickets, kids' prizes, and more! All raffle proceeds benefit the National MS Society.
Trotting Toward A Cure
June 22-24, 2012
Kokal Farm, 243 Cornwell Rd, Greenfield, NH 03047
Does your horse want to participate in fundraising for the MS Challenge Walk? Team Big Ed's Big Helpers is sponsoring the Trotting Toward a Cure event! Join them the weekend of June 22, 2012, for a trail ride. Contact Elaine Murphy at elainemurphy243@hotmail.com for more information.
Golf "Fore" a Cure
Saturday, June 23, 2012 ~ 1:00 pm Shotgun Start
Merrimack Golf Club, 210 Howe St., Methuen, Mass.
$125 pp or $500 per Team~includes, Green fees, Cart, Shirt, Bagged lunch at the turn, Full buffet dinner following the tournament. Raffles and prizes, also a car for a hole in one donated by Commonwealth Motors of Lawrence.
Great Boston Beer Marathon 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Great Boston Beer Marathon is a large organized pub crawl from Fenway Park to Brighton. We hit 26 bars along the way, one for each mile of a marathon. We give away t shirts and prizes, toy helmets and many other freebies. Bars also provide food along the way. $5 of each ticket sale will go to the National MS Society. To purchase tickets, visit https://beermarathon.net/2012/boston/event.
Paint Bar benefit for The Walkie Talkies
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
The Paint Bar, 823 Washington Street, Newton, MA
Join MS Challenge Walk team The Walkie Talkies to paint your own masterpiece at The Paint Bar in Newton. This will be a fun event and no experience is needed. All ages are welcome! Tickets are $35 each. Register at http://www.thepaintbar.com/calendar.php?month=7&year=2012. When you register online, please mention "MS Fundraiser" in the notes section when you register so that we can get $10 donated back to our team.
An evening with hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 8-11 pm
Weymouth Elks Club, 1197 Washington Street, E Weymouth, Mass.
Come enjoy an evening with the R-rated hypnotist, Frank Santos Jr.! The doors open on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 8 PM at the Weymouth Elks Club. Tickets are $20/person and include music, dancing, raffles, and Frank's show. Proceeds benefit Team DEA and friends. For tickets, call Tricia Connors Vigeant (508-840-6943).
Cocktails for a Cure 7th Annual MS Softball Tournament
August 11, 2012 from 10 AM - 1 PM
Jokers Lounge, 135 Stewart Street Dracut, MA 01826-1927
MS Challenge Walk team Cocktails for a Cure invites you to their seventh annual softball tournament. Tickets are available at the door for $15, which gets you all the food you can eat, including hamburgers, hot dogs, and salad. Bands will be playing all day, and raffle tickets and drinks will be available for purchase. (You may want to take a chair to sit out on the grass to watch the games, as the deck can get crowded.) Come enjoy an afternoon of great sports, food, and company for a great cause!
The Lombardi Party Charity Golf Tournament
Friday, September 28, 2012
7:00am Registration - 8:00am Shotgun Start
Mount Hood Golf Club, 100 Slayton Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Dinner & raffles immediately following at The Melrose Fish & Game Club, Collins Ave, Melrose (1st tee at Mt Hood)
Including the Inspiration Bracelet (right), Christopher & Banks' MS Collection, original artwork by Judy Bartnicki, sweet gifts, used automobile donations, and more.