FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS 2008

2008 CHRISTMAS RAFFLE WINNERS ARE:

1st Prize:  Mazda 3 Sedan Sport Neo Safety, recommended retail value of $25,000

goes to C. Magrath, Claremont

2nd Prize:  Bartercard Draw Down Account, retail value $10,000 goes to P. Fischer, Blackhills

3rd Prize:  Myer Gift Card, retail value $3,000 (valid for 2 years from date of purchase)

goes to L. Piesse, Prospect

Bonus Prize Draw:  Credit Card Cash Back, value $2,000 (to be eligible, books must be paid for in full over the phone, books that have been allocated are not eligilbe)

goes to G. Aitchison, Austins Ferry

BOOKS FOR SALE

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Tasmania is excited to announce its latest fundraising initiative - books!

We are delighted that three books have been published to date and are for sale directly through the Society or at leading bookshops throughout Tasmania.

Proceeds from the sale of these books goes directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Tasmania and it is through such fundraising that the Society will continue to provide funding for research and provide care through our client services team.

Information on individual books and order forms are available below and we thank you in anticipation of your continued support!

MS Readathon

June 1 – June 30

MS Australia is encouraging children to have fun reading to change the lives of Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS) by taking part in the annual MS Readathon.

Each working day five people are diagnosed with MS, a disease that affects the body’s central nervous system producing symptoms such as blurred vision, loss of balance, pins and needles and speech difficulties. With no known cause or cure for MS, this annual event has become one of the largest fundraisers for MS Australia.

Each year the MS Readathon inspires children to help people living with MS by collecting sponsorship from family and friends for the books they read in the month of June. Participants who complete receive a Certificate and reading rewards.

Children are encouraged to race to register either via the MS Readathon website or a registration form from their local school or library. For more information, visit www.msreadathon.org.au or call the Tasmanian office on 1300 677 323.

For more facts on the MS Readathon click here