Audi AFA MSQuerade Ball

The inaugural Audi AFA MSQuerade Ball was held on Saturday 19 April 2008 at Brisbane City Hall. The event was hosted by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland in conjunction with Audi and the Association of Financial Advisors (AFA).

The night was a great success and everyone involved had a wonderful time.  It was truly a night of elegance.  The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyable with performances by Toni Powell, La Forza, The Singing Waiters, and The Zookeepers kept everyone dancing until the close.

Triple M Radio and television personality Ian Skippen did a wonderful job MCing the evening and Channel 10's Bill McDonald and 97.3 FM's Paul Campo did a great job with the live auctions.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland would like to thank it's generous supporter, Audi Centre Brisbane and also the guests and volunteers that made this a magical event.

For more information on the 2009 event, phone 1800 287 367 or visit the website http://thanksamillion.org.au/portal/index.php.

Foundation 5 Million Campaign

Don't M_S_ this chance to find a cure!

Join Foundation 5 Million in raising $5 million to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

Foundation 5 Million, known as F5m, has been established to give 'People with MS' (PwMS) the opportunity to assist through direct contributions or by their own fundraising efforts to play a leading role in finding a cure for MS.

Now people with MS, and their family and friends, have the opportunity to directly contribute to the quest for a cure by supporting the Foundation 5 Million campaign.

F5m's single focus is to raise $5 million to support research into a cure for MS.  While a $5 million fundraising target may sound daunting, consider this: it could be achieved instantly if 2000 people from the MS community raise $2500 each!

F5m is about PwMS doing it for themselves and showing the community that PwMS do continue to make a strong contribution to our society every day.  There are many ways you can get behind this novel fundraising campaign and the F5m help hotline has a huge number of ideas to help you plan your fundraising event.  For example, you could host a breakfast, lunch or dinner or organise a golf day, tennis tournament or fishing trip.  Or, take your pick from a trivia night and talent quest, to a swimathon or sausage sizzle.

For further information or to register your interest, contact the F5m Campaign Team on 1300 356 467 or visit the website.

MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride 2008

2008 MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride

Record numbers attended the event this year.  Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered and helped make the day a great success.

Watch this space for more information about the day, or if you were a rider, visit www.supersportimages.com to purchase photographs.

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Fasten your helmets, Pump up your tyres, Snap on your cycling shorts - The MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride is back and YOU are invited to cycle for a cure! The 2008 MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride gives participants of all ages and fitness levels three options to be a part of this fantastic event.

Choose to ride.

The Classic - 50km Brissie to the Bay

This ride is perfect for cyclists who enjoy a challenge! The Classic starts at South Brisbane and follows a picturesque course to Wynnum and return.

The Challenger - 25km Brissie to Balmoral

This ride is ideal for riders happy to take it easy on the scenic ride to Balmoral, or new riders wishing to challenge themselves over the mid-range distance.

The Cruiser - 10km Brissie Riverside

Cruise along the river and through South Brisbane/ West End. This is ideal for families and those seeking a more relaxed and leisurely ride.

Register now at www.brissietothebay.com.au

"Solve the Mystery"

MS  Wristbands

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Show your support for the MS Society by showing your true colour - RED!

NEWSFLASH!  We are currently sold out of wristbands.  Watch this space to see when they are back in stock...

Showing your support for the MS Society of Queensland doesn't need to be difficult!  Simply purchase one of the Society's Solve the Mystery MS Wristbands and you can show your support every day.  The wristband is designed to promote the work of the Society and to raise vital funds into finding a cure for this mystery disease.

Just $3 each (minimum order of 5) these bands show others that you support the MS Society of Queensland, and become a talking point amongst friends, family and colleagues.  You can do even more to help solve the mystery of MS by selling the wristbands on our behalf in your office, retail outlet or business premises.  You can order from 5 to 500, and we'll even provide you with point of sale signage.

Be quick, supplies are limited so contact us now on 1800 CURE MS (1800 2873 67) or order online now.  You can also pick up the wristbands from reception at the MS Society of Queensland office located at 286 Gladstone Rd, Dutton Park QLD 4102.  Please allow up to 10 business days for delivery of your wristbands.

MS Readathon

Inspiring Aussie kids…….

The 8,000 Queenslanders registered for the 29th annual MS Readathon program recently spent the 30 days of June reading for a great cause.

Final results of the national and state Top Fundraisers and Top Schools won’t be decided until sponsorship is returned and tallied at the end of August, but until then, we encourage participants and supporters to keep an eye on progress of entrants who registered online at www.msreadathon.org.au.

Participants are eligible to receive great rewards and incentives for their reading and fundraising efforts.

Options and requirements for completing the MS Readathon by the 31 August are detailed on the website www.msreadathon.org.au/kids/howtopay.asp

2007

MS MoonWalk

Join us for the 2008 MS MoonWalk on Friday 14 November. 

Get a group of friends together for this wonderful walk around Brisbane River under a full moon and help people with MS.  Dress up for fun and win prizes.

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Record Numbers Take a Step in the Right Direction

Despite threatening skies and predictions of possible storms, Queenslanders turned out in record numbers to support people with Multiple Sclerosis at this year's MS MoonWalk. More than 1300 men, women and children entered the 2007 MS MoonWalk: double the number of entrants who participated in last year's event!

This novel annual fundraiser is enjoying an increasingly high profile on Brisbane 's event calendar. Timed to coincide with the full moon, the MS MoonWalk takes entrants in a 10 kilometre circuit from South Bank Parklands via Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the Story Bridge and the Botanic Gardens.

More and more entrants are getting into the spirit of the event by collecting sponsorship to support people with MS. This year's MS MoonWalk raised gross $65,000. Equally importantly, the event helps to spread awareness of Multiple Sclerosis which affects more young adults than any other neurological disorder.

Our sincere thanks to all entrants, to our hard-working volunteer crew and to our generous sponsors: Bank of Queensland; 4BH 882 Southern Cross; South Bank; Fitness First; Screen Offset Printing and S&M Design. Thanks also to our media partner, Network Ten, which helped to promote this event.

Congratulations to the winners of our Fundraiser's Prize Draw: Jocelyn Kirkham (Conrad Treasury Brisbane Accommodation Package), Margaret Walker (Fitness Pack) and Jenny Davis (Cycling Pack).

And well done to the enthusiastic team from Bank of Queensland who entered the largest team (more than 50 participants) AND raised the largest amount in sponsorship (more than $7000)! Jocelyn Kirkham took out honours as the Highest Individual Fundraiser, collecting over $4,000 in sponsorship.

Stay tuned for 2008 event details - available from early September along with opening of registrations. Remember to register early to receive the early bird discount!

www.moonwalk.com.au

Only 8,000 chances to win a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle!

Visit our Limited Edition Art Union website by clicking here and purchase tickets securely.

The MS Society of Queensland runs a number of different lotteries each year, all of which help to raise vital funds to assist Queenslanders living with Multiple Sclerosis.  These funds are used to provide ongoing services and support for people with MS and assist in the continuing research efforts to find a cure for this mystery disease.

There are always fantastic prizes to be won with our Limited Edition Art Unions giving you the opportunity to drive away in an exciting and luxurious new Mercedes-Benz.  Our invitation-only 300 Club Lottery gives you the chance to win a luxury BMW and only features 3,333 tickets in each draw.

To order tickets, get a copy of the latest brochure or simply find out more, call Jason Russo, Art Union Manager on 1800 060 210 (+61 7 38400875 outside Australia) or email jason.russo@msqld.org.au.

To find out our latest lottery results click here.

Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland is again selling the Entertainment Book.  You'll find 100s of great bargains in this year's book that will give you a good opportunity to catch up with friends over dinner or indulge in a weekend away. 

The Brisbane book is $60 and the Gold Coast book is $50 (plus $7 postage and handling for each book sold). 

Please print out the order form and send back to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland, Locked Bag 370, Coorparoo DC, QLD 4151 or call 07 3840 0888 to place your order. 

Please note that if paying by cheque, you will need to make this out to Entertainment Publications as they will be looking after the processing of all orders on behalf of the Society.

Christmas Cards

2008 Christmas Cards

Thank you to everyone who supported our 2007 Christmas Card campaign. 

Plans for our 2008 card campaign are already underway.  If you've purchased cards from us in the last few years, watch your letterbox in late August for our 2008 Christmas Card brochure.  To make sure you're on our mailing list to receive a brochure, please call 1800 287 367.