Keep Calm and Fundraise On - With a Relaxing Hotel Stay!
From now until April 18, anyone who fundraises $25 or more will be entered in to win a night stay for two at The Hilton Anatole complete with parking and breakfast at the Terrace Restaurant!! We are still $230,000 away from meeting our total goal and we need your help!!
Fundraising Deadline to Qualify for Prizes:
As we are closing out the 2013 Walk Year, don’t forget that the deadline to qualify for any of our fabulous prizes is May 2. If you have any outstanding donations to turn in, please mail them to:
National MS Society
Attn: Walk MS Dallas or Fort Worth
P.O. Box 4125
Houston, TX 77210
Please put your name in the memo section.
Now Accepting Nominations:
I.D. Freed was a long time board member and Walk MS: Dallas Fundraiser for the National MS Society. Sadly, we lost I.D. in 2011, but his name and memory with the National MS Society will live on forever. Last year, we added a new award to our Awards Party – The I.D. Freed Courage Award-- and we would like to carry on the tradition.
In keeping with the spirit of ID, we are inviting you nominate someone who has shown courage and great attitude when facing the daily challenges of Multiple Sclerosis. This person is someone who shows a good sense of humor, is a great role model for others stricken with this disease, has a never give up attitude, and shines their wonderful smile in the face of adversity. This person has contributed to the MS Society in some fashion whether that is through volunteering their time at the office, leading or participating on a team, or helping to raise money for the MS Society and has been touched by MS in some fashion.
Please submit a small paragraph as to whom and why you would like to nominate this individual to Amy Dietrich.
Nominations will be due by Friday, May 24th, and the winner will be announced at our Awards Party this June. Additionally, a donation will be made to the National MS Society in the winner’s name courtesy of Larry and Leslie Krasner.
Save the Date:
Mark your calendars--The 2014 Walk MS: Fort Worth will be held on March 29!
Stay Tuned for details on the upcoming Awards Party and the 2014 Walk MS: Dallas date!
Upcoming Emotional Wellness Program:
The National MS Society’s, All Mighty Spirit MS Self Help Group will host a unique emotional wellness program targeting adults living with MS and their caregivers. The one day, in-person program will concentrate on the importance of maintaining emotional wellbeing while living with multiple sclerosis and consist of breakout sessions unique to both the individual living with MS and the caregiver. Presenting Topics will include, Living Well after a MS Diagnosis, Grief & Loss in MS, Caregiver Burnout and National MS Society update information. The program will conclude with a fun interactive Art Therapy activity. Lunch will be provided.
What: Living Well with MS- A Special Emotional Wellness Program for Adults living w/ MS and their Caregivers; presented by the National MS Society- All Mighty Spirit MS Self Help Group
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013; from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: National MS Society, Carrollton Office
2105 Luna Rd., Suite 390
Carrollton, TX 75006
RSVP to: Erica Sutton, National MS Society, Programs & Services Coordinator
469-619-4708 or toll free 1800-344-4868 press 2
Space is limited!
Volunteers Needed!
Got the post-walk blues and still jonesing for a way to make your mark at the MS Society? Why not volunteer?! Volunteers are still needed for our 2013 Bike MS: Sam’s Club Round Up Ride! Click Here to register. |
