Here is the link to the recording of last nights 3rd and final conference call.
https://quickconnect.sharefile.com/?cmd=d&id=191b63794b4d49b1
See you in 9 days!
Challenge Walk MS is about thinking big…bigger and better than anything you have ever done before.
We are so excited to come together in just 20 DAYS to celebrate your commitment!
You may be a little intimidated by the thought of raising $1,500 and we are here to offer support. Hundreds of walkers have succeeded in raising much more than their pledge goal. You can too. Each Charleston Challenge 2013 walker must raise a minimum of $1,500 by the event to be able to participate, but most will raise much more! In fact, last year’s fundraising average was $2,150.
Next week, February 11-15 is Fundraising Week!!
Next week we will be focusing on all things fundraising including tips, strategies, tools, resources and success stories. To make things interesting, we’d like to challenge you to meet the fundraising minimum during Fundraising Week. If you’ve reached the $1500, THANK YOU and we encourage you to share your success stories on the Challenge Walk blog (success stories page). Keep up the good work!!
What you are doing is on behalf of the 400,000 people with MS in the United States. We completely support you in your fundraising efforts. Participate in next week’s challenge and enter the drawing to win a “Pamper Me” package including; a swedish massage at Wild Dunes, beauty products from BeautiControl and more!
*Fundraising Week winner announced Tuesday, February 19.
Current 2013 Top Fundraising Teams!
Mid-South Movers ($26,816.00)
Bring it – Pound Tar ($26,255.00)
Team Greenville ($20,198.36)
Current 2013 Top Fundraising Individuals!
Dennis Dirksen ($6,475.00
Andrea Lindsley ($6,015.00)
Chuck Pringle ($5,690.00)
To get a headstart this weekend on your fundraising, be sure to check out the Challenge Walk website for ideas!
Good luck and happy fundraising!
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challengems@nmss.org
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Challenge Walk 101 Conference Call Series – A Must for NEW Walkers & Fun for All Walkers!
We want to ensure that our first time walkers are as educated and informed as possible on all things Challenge Walk MS: Charleston Challenge 2013! So last year we implemented a conference call series to assist us with that mission. Walkers can call in from the comfort of their own home and listen to our awesome presenters and voice any questions or concerns. It is also a great forum to share fundraising ideas!
If you are a new walker, please plan on listening in. If you have walked before, these calls will be a great refresher. The conference call series will provide you will the tools you need for success with training, fundraising and how to plan for the event itself.
Email challengems@nmss.org to register.
Tuesday, January 15, 7:00 – 8:00pm - “Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk”
Presenters: Marissa Carter and Beth Paramore
“Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk” call will:
Tuesday, February 19, 7:00 – 8:00pm - “Getting Out Your Pre-Walk Jitters”
Presenters: Lauren Gilbertson and Shannon Hinson
“Getting Out Your Pre-Walk Jitters” call will:
Today’s Charleston Challenge Spotlight features Team Kelly! Denise Kelly has been the team captain of Team Kelly for 5 years. This will be Denise’s sixth Challenge Walk MS, as well as her mother’s. Team Kelly consists of two families and their friends. Denise, along with her mother, Libby Cline, and her father, JD Cline, have drawn in the Cline’s awesome neighbor, Kathy Jones for several years. They have also recruited Kathy’s friend, Kim, and now that she will be 14, Denise’s daughter, Gracie. 
At one of Team Kelly’s fundraising yard sales, Denise met Cheri D’Aprile, and the D’Aprile family joined up with Team Kelly. Cheri is joined by her sister, Kelley, and Darrell Comstock, both who walked last year. Last year, Cheri was also joined by her father, Tony, stepmother, Marcia, and friend, Steve. When possible during Challenge Walk MS, all of Team Kelly likes to walk together, and enjoy talking and the laughs. You might hear them coming up behind you, cheering and rooting each other and everyone else on, as they pride themselves on their volume!
Both Denise and Cheri have MS. Denise started the team within months of recovering from her diagnosing attack because she wanted to do something positive, instead of focusing on what she “thought” she couldn’t. She was training for a half marathon when diagnosed, so she had been setting fitness goals, and wanted to continue to set goals, so her health would be the best it could be, given the diagnosis. All the Challenge Walkers, volunteers, and staff have become so special to her, and all of the team, that she can’t imagine NOT being there! It is always tough getting through all 50 miles, no doubt about it, but the team truly encourages one another on.
Denise says, “My team is so determined to walk for those that can’t, we have to make one another sit it out if injured, and pushed through a torrential downpour last year. I couldn’t ask for better or more committed teammates!” They get through it together, and have the tradition of crossing the finish line hand in hand. Team Kelly wears matching tie-dye shirts, so if you see them coming, give them a shout out!…They love making new friends!
Have an idea of a great Charleston Challenge Spotlight? Send it to us at ChallengeMS@nmss.org!
Happy Fundraising Friday, Challenge Walkers! Here is some information on how to turn in your contributions for Challenge Walk MS: Charleston Challenge 2013: 
How do I turn in my contributions?
Donations can either be made online or mailed to our office. If you chose to mail donations please track your donations on your Donation Tracking Form. Make copies of all checks and your tracking form for your records. Prepare multiple batches of donations to remit to the National MS Society rather than holding them until the day of the event.
Please do not send cash. For all cash donations please write a personal check and indicate cash donors on the tracking form.
Very Important: Include your name and “Charleston Challenge 2013” in the memo section of each check.
Be sure you have affixed adequate postage.
Mail checks to:
National MS Society, Mid South Chapter
Attention: Diane Payne
214 Overlook Circle, Suite 153
Brentwood, TN 37027
Visit our website for all of your Challenge Walk MS: Charleston Challenge 2013 information!
Guess what, Challenge Walkers! 2013 marks the 13th year for this Challenge Walk MS! Thank you to all of those involved with this event throughout the years. We are so grateful to have such a tremendous group of walkers, volunteers and staff involved in this event!
Let’s make 2013 the best year yet!
Share your Challenge Walk MS memories with us by e-mailing them to ChallengeMS@nmss.org!
Challenge Walk MS: Charleston Challenge 2013 volunteers are essential for making this event successful. We appreciate the hard work and dedication that each of our volunteers put into making this Challenge Walk MS so special!
Do you know a potential volunteer for Challenge Walk MS: Charleston Challenge 2013? Be sure to check out the Volunteer Information tab on our website for more information!
It’s Fundraising Friday, Challenge Walkers! Today’s tip is “100 Fundraising Ideas.” Listed below are 10 of these 100 Fundraising Ideas:
Be sure to go to our website and click on the Fundraising Tools tab. These 100 Fundraising Ideas are listed at the top right.
We wanted to thank our Challenge Walk MS: Charleston Challenge Task Force for their tremendous efforts in preparing for this event! Listed below are the 2013 Task Force Members. A big thanks to each of you for your time and dedication to this event!
Paula Winkler, Chair
Nikki Boyce
Shannon Hinson
Kristin Hoke
Mary Hunt
Tom Hunt
Bill Murphree
Beth Paramore
Ward Winkler
Just a reminder, Challenge Walkers! The Challenge Walk 101 Call Series begins next Tuesday, November 13th with “Kick Off Your Fundraising!” Be sure to listen in at 7:00pm to hear from staff and other Challenge Walkers on ways to help you fundraise!
Want to tune into the Challenge Walk 101 Call Series? E-mail us at ChallengeMS@nmss.org for information.
