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MARCH 2014

Mark your calendar; March is MS Awareness Month, and March 3-9 is MS Awareness Week!
Spread awareness by sharing why you walk with others. Keep an eye on your email for what's coming up and for ways to get involved!

 

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VOLUNTEER

Only you can prevent a silent finish line at Walk MS on Sunday, September 7. 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."


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2014 LEADERS

*Please note these numbers were pulled earlier in the week.

TOP FUNDRAISERS

  1. Laura Machonis - $5,625 
  2. Michelle Hedl - $5,000
  3. Mark Tiger - $2,535
  4. Carol & Victor Harrison - $2,273
  5. Ryan Remkus - $2,180
  6. Dolores Bopp Potterton - $1,995
  7. Jim & Lisa McQueeny - $1,910
  8. Toni Burich - $1,650
  9. Diane Bowen - $1,400
  10. Angel Arroyo - $1,250

TOP RECRUITING TEAMS 

  1. South Cook MS Self-Help Group - 168
  2. Team Gillispie 2014 "The Victory" - 81
  3. Marci's Stampede! - 76
  4. Wiel Power - 59
  5. Northwestern Memorial - 54
  6. Team Union - 48
  7. Team Tuccs - 47
  8. Team Hope - 45
  9. Lisa's Lesions - 42
  10. Myelin Milers - 41

TOP TEAMS

  1. Team Tuccs - $3,250
  2. Dance Force Studios - $3,100
  3. Melissa's Striders - $2,620
  4. Walkers & Talkers - $2,113
  5. Team Northwestern - $2,030
  6. Stompin' Out MS - $1,965
  7. We Walk MS - $1,938
  8. Team Oscar - $1,720
  9. South Cook MS Self-Help Group - $1,000 
  10. Di's Guys - $1,470

FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT

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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

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Want to get your community involved in Walk MS?

Request materials and promote Walk MS in your community; fill out the Material Request Form.

 

 

TEAM OF THE FUTURE

ILD Team of the Future LogoAre 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

 

 

Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at http://main.nationalmssociety.org/ or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).

Our postal address is:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10017

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