Your effort to raise money today makes a difference in the lives of people with MS every day.
"I walk because I want to do anything I can to help those living with MS."
-Portia
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Demonstrate your commitment by making a personal gift - a great way to kick-off your efforts.
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Set your fundraising goal high so you have something to work towards and to demonstrate your commitment.
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Ask everyone you know - family members, friends, co-workers, businesses that you frequent, and more.
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Announce your efforts to your connections on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, and more.
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Start early, don't wait!
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Hold fundraising events such as car washes, chili cook-offs, raffles, and more. The possibilities are endless - be creative!
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Have fun with it - create opportunities for people to give around hobbies and pastimes you enjoy, such as sport pools, poker nights or poetry readings.
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Ask others that are fundraising for their ideas.
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Create a personal webpage - it's easy to do with the tools provided when you register:
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Share your personal story on your Participant Center page. Update your page frequently.
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Upload your email address book and send emails to your contacts asking for donations.
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Fundraise through Facebook (you'll see a link for this in your Participant Center).
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Send out thank you notes to everyone who makes a donation.
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Ask friends and family to join you at the event.