February 1, 2024 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD Florida’s Team Rocco hopes to raise $100K in Walk MS on Feb. 25 Rocco Mangel, the founding partner of Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, is joining the Walk MS: West Palm Beach 2024, in Florida, to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Walk MS events, taking place in numerous locations in the U.S., focus on raising disease…
October 21, 2022 News by Mary Chapman Sordoni Construction Raises $40K for Comprehensive Wellness in MS A golfing fundraiser held by Sordoni Construction pulled in $40,000 to support comprehensive wellness programs for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients at the Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center in New Jersey. The funds were raised in September during the 2022 Sordoni Construction Golf Classic. Some 128 golfers, as…
May 17, 2022 News by Mary Chapman 3 Mavinsā Beer Charity Collaboration to Benefit MS Foundation The South Florida craft brew company 3 Mavinsā Beer is making it easy to support the Multiple Sclerosis Foundationās programs and services on behalf of those who have the neurological disorder. Through a new partnership with the foundation, 3 Mavinsā is donating 3% of its profits from each can of…
May 13, 2022 News by Mary Chapman Tri Global Energy to Again Ride in National MS Society’s Bike MS Event As part of its ongoing support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Tri Global Energy will again field a team of cyclists for Bike MS, the nonprofit organizationās nationwide fundraiser series. Tri Global Energyās Team Wind Force, a cycling team comprised of 13 Texas-area renewable energy industry…
May 2, 2022 News by Mary Chapman MS Society Canada Raising Millions With Rappel Gear, Office Tower In an unusual challenge, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of CanadaĀ is raising millions to promoteĀ multiple sclerosis (MS) research in that country by having supporters rappel off the roof of a downtown Toronto office building. More than 145 individuals across at least 36 teams are expected to participate in the…
March 15, 2022 News by Mary Chapman MS Read-a-Thon in Canada Extended to Meet Goal The MS Society of Canada‘s virtual MS Read-a-Thon event has been extended to March 20, giving children and families throughout Canada extra time to enjoy reading while raising funds for the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. The event, which began Jan. 27, seeks to generate $110,000 to…
July 30, 2021 News by Somi Igbene, PhD ‘Burgers to Beat MS’ Fundraiser Opens Across Canada on Aug. 19 “Burgers to Beat MS,” A&W Canada‘s annual fundraiser to support the MS Society of CanadaĀ and people with multiple sclerosis (MS), returns for its 13thĀ year on Thursday, Aug. 19, aiming to raise over $1.5 million. Canada has one of the highest MS rates globally, with more than 90,000…
May 19, 2021 News by Mary Chapman ‘4 Hours at Charlotte’ iRacing Event to Benefit NMSS Set for July 31 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) and iRacing are revving up for a special, July 31Ā motoring event to raise funds for the advocacy group. Called the iRacing 4 Hours at Charlotte Benefiting the National MS Society, the event will stream live at twitch.tv/iracing and marks iRacingās…
May 3, 2021 News by Mary Chapman MSAA Hosts First Virtual āImproving Lives Benefitā on May 13 Despite the current challenging times, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) will host its annual Improving Lives Benefit this year, albeit virtually. The May 13 event will spotlight the nonprofit organizationās community efforts over more than 50 years. The affair will be hosted by multiple sclerosis (MS)…
April 2, 2021 News by Mary Chapman MS Run the US 3,260-mile Relay Keeps Going Despite Pandemic The pandemic notwithstanding, MS Run the US has fielded 18 runners ā including eight with multiple sclerosis (MS) ā to traverse the United States to raise awareness and funds to support MS research and to aid those living with disability caused by the neurodegenerative disease. The organizationās Ultra…
August 14, 2019 News by Mary Chapman ‘Burgers to Beat MS’ Fundraiser Set for Aug. 22 at A&W Restaurants Across Canada The 11th annual “Burgers to Beat MS” dayĀ is set for Aug. 22 in Canada, with $2 from each purchase of anĀ A&W Teen BurgerĀ going to the MS Society of Canada to support people living withĀ multiple sclerosisĀ (MS). Supporters may also round up their in-restaurant bill to the nearest…
May 18, 2018 News by Patricia Silva, PhD National MS Society Welcomes Mud-Lovers to 2018 MuckFest MS The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is inviting all mud-lovers to Saturday’s kickoff ofĀ MuckFest MSĀ in Boston, Massachusetts, which raises money and awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS). The event includes a 5K āmud runā with āoutrageous obstacles and a whole lot of mudā thatĀ definitely will make you sore āfrom…
November 1, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD MS Foundation Will Host Bourbon and Blues 30th Anniversary Gala on Dec. 3 The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, celebrating its 30th anniversary of serving the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, will host the Bourbon and Blues black tie gala on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Cocktail hour will start at 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. brings the…
August 26, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD 900 Cyclists to Raise Money for MS in Biking Event in Quebec This Weekend The Quebec Division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MSSC)Ā announced that this year’sĀ 27th Medavie Blue Cross MS Bike, a fundraising bike ride on roads alongside St. Lawrence River, will take place Aug. 27 and 28Ā in the Mauricie region. A total of 900 cyclists are setĀ toĀ participate in…
August 22, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD A&W Hosts ‘Burgers to Beat MS’ Fundraiser on Aug. 25 Across Canada A&W Food Services of CanadaĀ is celebrating its āBurgers to Beat MSāĀ dayĀ onĀ Thursday, Aug. 25, and for an 8th yearĀ will donate $1 for each Teen Burger sold at any of its 860 restaurants nationwideĀ to theĀ Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MSSC). Through such campaigns, A&WĀ hasĀ Ā raised over $8 million since 2009…