Special Events
Run For Joy
Jan Burghardt's grandmother passed away when when Jan was six years old. She had MS. Ten years later, Jan's mother, Joy, was diagnosed with MS.
Says Jan proudly, "My mom may have had MS but MS never had her."
In memory and tribute to her late mother's great appetite and spirit for life, Jan is training and running in the November 2, 2008 New York Marathon.
Jan is using the run as a way to raise money for the MS Society of Canada. To learn more about Jan's quest to run 26 miles, one mile for each year her mother lived with MS: www3.telus.net/runforjoy.
MSKick for the Cure 
June 21, 2008
The
MS Kick for the Cure is a fun and exciting 10-hour marathon soccer
game. Last year's 2nd annual game raised more than $35,000 for MS
research and care. Both male and female players are welcome to
participate. This is a fun game and all skill levels are welcome.
The Gorge Soccer Association generously donates their new turf
field at Hampton Park to host the event which will be held Saturday the
21st of June, 2008. Kick-off is at 8:00 A.M. and the final whistle will
blow at 6:00 P.M. The money raised from the MS Kick for the Cure
is put towards the RONA MS Bike Tour ~ Cowichan Valley Grape Escape
team the Woop de Woos. Kevin James, the Kick’s organizer, rides in the
bike tour each year.
For more information:http://www.mskickforthecure.com/
Shutout
MS
The 2007 event follows the first highly successful event in 2005.
Inspired by renowned hockey athlete Jordan Sigalet more than 380 people
joined this talented hockey player to raise over $66,000 for MS
research. To learn more about Jordan Sigalet's contribution to MS
awareness and research efforts please visit the ShutoutMS website.
The Sahara Race
Scott
Corsie will journey into the Sahara Desert with competitors from around
the world to run in the adventure race of a lifetime. The Sahara Race
is a 150 mile, 7 day, self supported foot race in one of the hottest
places on earth. Scott is raising money to help the fight against
Multiple Sclerosis. The race will start on October 28th, 2007 - We wish
Scott the best of luck!
For more information: http://web.mac.com/scottcorsie
Drive Out MS
The
first two-day car rally organized and hosted by Weissach Performance
Ltd. and Lamborghini Vancouver raised $16,400 for the MS Society of
Canada. Participants enjoyed driving beautiful high performance
vehicles through the gorgeous Kootenays. Many thanks to Asgar Virji and
Lerina Koornhof for organizing the rally!
For more information: http://www.weissach.com/events.asp
Planet
Bingo
 |
2655
Main Street @ 11 Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E7
(604) 879-8930 |
The MS Society
is very fortunate to be one of 81 charities affiliated with Planet
Bingo. The funds received from Planet Bingo helps the MS Society provide
services to people with MS and their families. The hall is accessible
and has plenty of non-smoking areas. So if you enjoy playing bingo
or are looking for something different to do, we encourage you to please
support the hall.
