2014 Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system which is composed of the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the myelin which is a protective covering wrapped around the nerves of the central nervous system.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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The largest cycling series in North America, the Scotiabank MS Bike Tour is a pledge-based 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.

Date: June 7 to September 21, 2014

Locations: 6 communities across BC

Teams: 150 participating teams

Participants: 1,300

Donors: 6,000

Spectators: 50 per ride

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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

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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

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!

Together we will end MSBecoming 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.

For more information about partnering with the MS Society contact:

Stephanie MosherCorporate Relations Specialist MS Society of Canada (BC & Yukon Division)Email: stephanie.mosher@mssociety.caCell: 778.628.5544Direct line: 604-602-3208

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