MS Society - 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities Presentation Contact me at stephanie.mosher@mssociety.ca or 604-602-3208 for more information on specific packages we can put together for your business!

1. 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities

2. Commitment to the Community
The MS Society of Canada BC & Yukon Division is here to ensure that
no one faces MS alone.
In communities throughout BC, our volunteers and staff provide
information, support, educational events and resources for people
with MS and their families.

3. 2014 Annual Fundraising Calendar
Event
Date
Scotiabank MS Walk
April 13 to May 4
Scotiabank MS Bike
June 7 to September 21
MS Golf Challenge
September 8
Muck MS
October 4
MS SnapQuest
October 9
Sponsorship of one of the MS Society's events will provide you access to desirable
target groups while aligning with a respected and well established charity.

4. The MS Golf Challenge is a unique and prestigious event where participants have the
opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day at the golf course from dawn to dusk in support of
the MS Society. Our participants enjoy a VIP experience while fundraising for a great
cause. Our staff, volunteers, and the staff at Northview Golf and Country Club are here
to make this experience as great as possible for you.
Date:
Monday, September 8, 2014
Location:
Northview Golf and Country Club
Time:
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Target Audience:
Influential & affluent corporate executives
Age Group:
35+
Net Annual Earnings: $200k +
2014 Attendance Goal: 100+ golfers

5. Partner with the MS Society ….
Muck MS is a nationwide series of 5km outdoor,
obstacle “mud” events that appeal to an active
and social audience, with proceeds supporting
the movement to end MS.
Families and friends will come to watch and
cheer, congratulating and celebrating with
participants after they have crossed the finish
line.
MuckMS participants are:
• Young professionals that may not have children, who lead or aspire to lead an active lifestyle
• Residents of urban and suburban areas that regularly travel to participant in outdoor activities
• People who engage in social media, sharing their personal activities and well as promoting
their interests and causes they support.
• Corporate teams looking for a fun and easy way to engage employees
• Passionate individuals impacted by MS looking to contribute beyond traditional MS Society
events and programs.

6. Partner with the MS Society ….
The largest cycling series in North America, the Scotiabank MS Bike Tour is a pledgebased fundraising event that provides British Columbians with the opportunity to ride
through scenic and spectacular parts of our province.
The tour combines fun with fundraising as cyclists of all ages and fitness levels ride to
end MS. Scotiabank MS Bike includes rest stops, cyclist support vehicles, first aid,
basic bike repair services and a finish line massage and barbecue.
Participants:
1,300
Locations: 6 communities across BC
Donors:
6,000
Teams:
Spectators:
Date:
June 7 to September 21, 2014
150 participating teams
50 per ride

7. Partner with the MS Society ….
The SnapQuest is a scavenger hunt that uses a cutting-edge mobile platform to send
competing teams on a digital hunt. It will give corporations an opportunity to
support our mission through a fundraising event that encourages team participation
and corporate unity.
Date:
October 9, 2014
Teams:
50 participating teams
(4 to 6 members per team)
Participants:
250 participants
Donors:
5,000

8. Partner with the MS Society ….
The Scotiabank MS Walk is a one-day event, which offers routes of varying lengths, at least one
of which is wheelchair accessible. Walk participants raise money by securing pledges from their
friends, family and co-workers. The majority of the MS Walk event sites are held in May.
Over 6,000 participants come together in over 25 communities in British Columbia to raise
funds to enhance the quality of life for those with MS and to fund research to find a cure.
Date:
April 13 to May 4, 2014
Locations:
25 communities across BC
Teams:
400 participating teams
Participants:
6,000 + participants
Age Group:
25 to 54
Donors:
25,000
Spectators:
60 per walk

9. TEAM MS
Year after year, thousands of participants take the
TeamMS challenge to walk, run, cycle or golf on
behalf of the MS Society of Canada. Bringing
communities and corporations together, the TeamMS
experience motivates, inspires, and challenges
participants to achieve their goals while helping to
end MS.
Groups of 4 or more, including one Team Captain,
qualify to form either a community or corporate.
With specialized TeamMS staff, resources, tips,
training and support, you will receive the best in
service to guide your team to success!

10. Together we will end MS
Becoming a sponsor of MS Society can help to broaden your customer base, strengthen
community relations, and increase brand awareness. And together we will end MS.

11. Partner with the MS Society ….
For more information about partnering with
the MS Society contact:
Stephanie Mosher
Corporate Relations Specialist
MS Society of Canada (BC & Yukon Division)
Email:
stephanie.mosher@mssociety.ca
Cell:
778.628.5544
Direct line: 604-602-3208