JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND TEAM UP!
Ride as an individual or, better yet, form a team! Forming a Bike MS team is an opportunity to conquer a challenge and share a great experience with friends, family members or coworkers.
A team consists of four or more people. Teammates can be friends, family members, coworkers or anyone who would like to join you team! Some teams unite to support a loved one with MS and other teams unite to support a good cause. The primary focus of a team is to motivate one another with training and fundraising as you build relationships with your team members.
As a part of the MS movement, you and your team are committed to a world free of MS. We're committed to you and the success of your team. Here are three simple steps to starting a team.
BECOME A TEAM CAPTAIN
As a team captain, your main priority is to keep your teammates informed, motivated and engaged in Bike MS. Many team captains send out emails or newsletters regularly, host or organize team training rides and plan team fundraising events. Recruiting new team members is also a very important responsibility of a team captain. We encourage our team captains to set recruitment goals and go for it!
Fundraising to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter's mission to mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the needs of everyone affected by MS is one of the primary purposes of Walk MS. We encourage everyone to fundraise with the mission in mind and go for your goal.
Stay up-to-date on your team's fundraising progress through your Participant Center. Through your participant center you can personalize your team page and more! Your team page is an effective fundraising tool for online donations. Don't hesitate to log into your participant center and upload a team photo and / or company logo. Write a short story about your team today!
RECRUIT TEAM MEMBERS
Team members can be anybody - friends, family, coworkers or neighbors - and they can all easily register online. Whether you're a corporate team or a team of family and friends, just be sure to ask everyone you know to join the movement or support your fundraising efforts!
One of the easiest ways to start a team is with your company or organization. Boost team spirit and morale by participating in Bike MS! Instill pride in your group by taking an active role in the community. Not only will it bring you closer together, but getting involved in the community builds a stronger reputation with your employees, clients and investors, as well as new audiences who could become potential employees and customers. Bike MS offers everyone a fun and exciting way to work together for a great cause!
FUNDRAISE
Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $150 to participate in Bike MS. However, many teams raise much more in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Indiana State Chapter. Set a goal and aim high! The dollars you raise provide important programs and services for individuals living with MS and fund research for a cure.
There are a variety of ways that you and your teammates can raise funds in support of the movement toward a world free of MS. Begin by encouraging team members to make a personal donation. You can also solicit pledges and host team fundraising events. Check out the fundraising section to learn more tips about generating funds to move us all closer to a world free of MS.
Questions about forming a team? We're here to help! Contact Jane Corbett at 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4837) option 2 or email her at jane.corbett@nmss.org for more information about forming a Bike MS team.