VOLUNTEER
Only you can prevent a silent finish line at Walk MS on Sunday, May 4. Be there to cheer walkers across the finish line and to celebrate their efforts. Remember, every clap counts.
To register as a Finish Line Celebration volunteer or for one of our other exciting Walk MS volunteer positions, go to www.WalkMSillinois.org and click on "Volunteer."
PIN-UP SHOES >>
2014 LEADERS
*Please note these numbers were pulled earlier in the week.
TOP FUNDRAISERS
- Laura Machonis - $5,625
- Michelle Hedl - $5,000
- Mark Tiger - $2,535
- Carol & Victor Harrison - $2,273
- Ryan Remkus - $2,180
- Dolores Bopp Potterton - $1,995
- Jim & Lisa McQueeny - $1,910
- Toni Burich - $1,650
- Diane Bowen - $1,400
- Angel Arroyo - $1,250
TOP RECRUITING TEAMS
- South Cook MS Self-Help Group - 168
- Team Gillispie 2014 "The Victory" - 81
- Marci's Stampede! - 76
- Wiel Power - 59
- Northwestern Memorial - 54
- Team Union - 48
- Team Tuccs - 47
- Team Hope - 45
- Lisa's Lesions - 42
- Myelin Milers - 41
TOP TEAMS
- Team Tuccs - $3,250
- Dance Force Studios - $3,100
- Melissa's Striders - $2,620
- Walkers & Talkers - $2,113
- Team Northwestern - $2,030
- Stompin' Out MS - $1,965
- We Walk MS - $1,938
- Team Oscar - $1,720
- South Cook MS Self-Help Group - $1,000
- Di's Guys - $1,470
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WALK MS RALLIES
St. Charles rally this Saturday, March 8 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Gander Mountain in Geneva, IL.
Help raise MS Awareness, get registered and meet other Walk MS participants!
Schaumburg rally at RAM Restaurant and Brewery Saturday, March 22 from noon - 3 p.m. Meet with Walk MS Staff to register for Walk MS 2014 and kick off your fundraising!
RSVP to walkmsillinois@nmss.org or 312.423.1156.
MS AWARENESS WEEK TEAM CHALLENGE
The team with the most online donations from March 3-9 will win Team T-shirts (limit of 50 t-shirts).
FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT
NICK CUCCI
I
was first drawn to Walk MS by my neighbor, Meghan Melone. She's an amazing
person, diagnosed at 14, and one of the most inspiring people I know. Walking
with her team, Ohana, was an exciting way to show support for her, my dad and
everyone involved. Read more about Nick >>
MATERIAL REQUEST FORM
Want to get your community involved in Walk MS?
Request materials and promote Walk MS in your community; fill out the Material Request Form.
SUCCESS WITH MS
Join us for a free two-part educational series for people newly diagnosed two years or less with MS. The program will cover a wide range of topics on living with a diagnosis of MS.
Wednesday, March 19 & Wednesday, March 26
For more information and to register >>
TEAM OF THE FUTURE
Are you a young person between the
ages of 13 and 19? Do you know someone living with
MS? Do you want to spread awareness
about MS and have fun?
If you answered “YES” to the
questions above, join our Team of the
Future at Walk MS!
Click here
to learn more about Team of the Future or contact Meagan Kehoe, Coordinator, Youth
& Family Programs at meagan.kehoe@nmss.org
or 312-412-1171.
COMING UP:
National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter 525 West Monroe Street, Suite 900, Chicago IL 60661 WalkMSillinois.org | WalkMSillinois@nmss.org
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