Once you register for the Challenge Walk, a fundraising Walker Coach will be assigned to you. Your Walker Coach will help you reach your fundraising minimum* by creating a customized fundraising plan for you. Your Walker Coach will also answer any questions you have.

FUNDRAISING 101

We will support you every step of the way - you will succeed! We have helped thousands of people achieve and surpass the fundraising minimum - you can too. Click here to go to the Fundraising 101 page for 10 things every fundraiser should do to get started.

TOP FUNDRAISER BENEFITS & 2008 HONOREES

Individuals who exceed the fundraising minimum become members an exclusive fundraising club, and receive recognition and perks. Check out the benefits and who made it in 2008! Last year, this group raised $390,508!

FUNDRAISING RESOURCES

Walker Materials - Website - Fundraising
Donation Forms - Sample Fundraising Letters & Emails
Sample Thank You Letters - MS Information

Walker Materials

• Challenge Walk Poster - Print one and post it at your work place, favorite coffee shop or any number of other places!
• Participant Guidebook - Everything you need to know about Challenge Walk MS 2009

Website

• Website Guide - this guide will show you how to customize your personal webpage, import your address book and send emails to potential donors or teammates.

Donation Forms

• Deposit Slips
  Complete and submit this form when mailing in donations.
• Donation Receipts
  Receipts for your donors' tax records.
• Donation Distribution Form
  Complete and submit this form when one donation needs to be distributed between several Walkers.
• Pledge Tracking Worksheet
  Use this worksheet to track the people you have contacted for a donation.

Sample Fundraising Letters & Emails
Please note: These samples are provided as a guide for your letter writing campaign. We recommend you revise the content to fit your story/needs.

• General Donation Request Letter  (PDF) (Word)
• Family member living with MS (PDF) (Word)
• Walking for a friend (PDF) (Word)
• I am walking 50 miles to make a difference (PDF) (Word)
• Help me fight MS (PDF) (Word)
• Join my team (PDF) (Word)
• Letter to the Editor (PDF) (Word)

Fundraising
Each of the links below is a complete fundraising plan and calendar based on the month in which you registered. For example, if you registered in March, choose the March link and calendar. If you registered in July, use the July link and calendar.

• August Registrant Fundraising Calendar & Goal Worksheet
• July Registrant Fundraising Calendar & Goal Worksheet
• June Registrant Fundraising Calendar & Goal Worksheet
• May Registrant Fundraising Calendar & Goal Worksheet
• April Registrant Fundraising Calendar & Goal Worksheet
• March Registrant Fundraising Calendar & Goal Worksheet
• February Registrant Fundraising Calendar & Goal Worksheet

Fundraising Ideas from other Challenge Walkers
Fundraising Tips A-Z
Tips for Easy Fundraising
MS Fundraising Product Order Form
Matching Gift Information: Learn how companies can double your donations.

Sample Thank You Letters

• Pre-event donor thank you letter (PDF) (Word)
• Post-event donor thank you letter (PDF) (Word)

MS Information

• What is multiple sclerosis?
• What your donation provides for people living with MS?

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Or view:
Fundraising 101
Top Fundraiser Benefits & 2008 Honorees

FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: August 26, 2009

To participate in the Challenge Walk, all participants need to have reached the $2,500 fundraising minimum by August 26, 2009.  To honor the commitment of Walkers and maintain the Chapter's financial integrity, no one will be permitted to walk who has not raised this minimum pledge by the deadline.

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