Now that you’ve registered for Walk MS 2009, we’re prepared to help you start fundraising in our common goal to move toward a world free of MS. In this fundraising section you’ll find tools to help you raise money, thank your donors, and spread the word about Walk MS. You can even find inspirational stories to keep you motivated.

• Need a few tips to get you started with your fundraising?  Check out some of these Creative Avenues that will lead to increased fundraising for you and your team!

• One of the easiest ways to raise money is to see if your company has a Matching Gifts program. .

• Use the Pledge Sheet to start asking for donations today.

 Following are some ideas you can use to jumpstart your fundraising:

• 50/50 raffle anywhere a group gathers - bowling league, family reunion, etc.
• Sell Malley's candy bars at work, etc.
• Regular raffle - donated items, gift baskets, etc.
• Specialized raffle - sell chances on something that you do - i.e. massage, personal training sessions, haircut, babysitting, etc.
• Host a luau or pig roast.
• Management offers a drawing for an extra PAID vacation day. (Any employee - including team members - making a $20 or larger donation to the team is entered into the drawing.)
• Garage sale
• Pumpkin carving party - serve chili (bring your own pumpkin)
• Malley's Easter and Christmas online fundraising - call 800-667-7131 for information
• Dress-down day at work or school (use sticker to identify)
• Multiple home party sales representative teaming up to host a combined party and donating a portion of their profits
• Ask for a donation from the clubs and/or fraternal organization that you belong to - Elks, Kiwanis, VFW, etc.
• Chores for Charity - offer to shovel the snow, mow the lawn, pull weeds, run errands, etc. in exchange for a nice size donation. Works for both kids and adults.
• Bake sale at work - sell by the piece