Is Your Team Up for the Challenge?
Funds for MS Friday
May 19, 2006
Corporate Team: the highest fundraising corporate team to date wins:
“beers on us” $40 at the Pig & Whistle Pub!
Community Team: the highest fundraising friends and family team to date wins:
4 passes to the Whyte Museum in Banff!
Team Captain: the team captain of the highest fundraising team to date wins:
a $50 gift certificate to Sandro Restaurant & Pizzeria!
Show Us That You’re A Team Captain!
Be sure to wear your Team Captain ballcap the day of the WALK so that you will be eligible to win cool prizes on the spot.
TeamMS Tent - After your 9am breakfast, meet with your team members at the TeamMS tent to get your team photo taken, show your team spirit by shouting out a cheer and show off your team uniform.
Team Photos – All teams are welcome to get their team picture taken at the TeamMS tent. You will be showcased on the MS Society website after the event and if you raise a minimum of $1,000 per team, the Team Captain will receive a team photo in the mail.
Team Signage on Route – All teams that raise a minimum of $1,000 by May 26 th(get your money in early) will receive a personalized “Team Sign” on the event route! This is a great way to showcase your success and let other WALKers know that you are dedicated to finding a cure for multiple sclerosis.

Help Us Streamline WALK Day Processes |
Every team member is responsible for handing in last minute pledges forthemselves at the Registration Tent on WALK day.
Red TeamMS WALK t-shirts are to be picked up at the Registration Tent (right next to the TeamMS Tent.)
Team Captains CAN pick up their TeamMS ball caps in the TeamMS Tent.
The TeamMS Tent is used simply to mingle with your team and get your team photo taken.
Fundraise With Believe Bracelets! |
If you belong to a team, you are eligible to buy “I Believe” bracelets for 75 cents each and use them as a fundraising tool! Examples:

“If you pledge me more than $100 you will receive a bracelet!”
Sell the bracelet for $3 each (money toward your pledge fundraising!)

All team Captains (4+ participants on team) will receive a white Team Captain ball cap!
All team members who achieve the $100 t-shirt level will receive a red TeamMS event t-shirt (in lieu of the white event t-shirt.)
Note: Be sure to bring/send your money in advance to avoid lineups at the WALK and to pick up your t-shirt so you can wear it at the event.
TeamMS Performance Levels
| $100,000 + |
DREAM TEAM |
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| $ 50,000 - $99,999 |
CALGARY STARS |
| $ 25,000 - $49,999 |
PLATINUM |
| $ 10,000 - $24,999 |
DIAMOND |
| $ 5,000 - $9,999 |
GOLD |
| $ 2,500 - $4,999 |
SILVER |
| $ 1,000 - $2,499 |
BRONZE |
All performance level teams will receive a team picture after the event in the mail.
All teams that reach the silver ($2,500+) performance level will receive a
TeamMS Mousepad with your team picture in it!!
TeamMS Award Categories
Top Fundraising Corporate Team
Top Fundraising Community Team
Top Fundraising Rookie Team
Highest Average Pledge per Team Member
Most Team Spirit
Best Team Uniform
Team Captain Outstanding Achievement Award |
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Note: The Best Team Uniform Award will be chosen at the WALK. Your team will be contacted shortly after the WALK to claim your prize. All other awards will be handed out at the “Grand” Finale Gala in the fall. Stay tuned for your invite.

Nominate Your Captain for an Award! |
Do you have a fantastic team captain that goes above and beyond the call of duty? For the second year in a row, we will be recognizing awesome team captains for their outstanding achievement and we need your help! Please send a letter or e-mail teamms@mscalgary.org describing why you think your team captain is deserving of the award. The chosen captain will be honored at the “Grand” Finale Gala Night this fall and will be eligible for a fabulous prize. Nomination deadline: September 1, 2006.
For more information on the TeamMS program, contact Marilyne at 250-7090 ext. 123 or email her at teamms@mscalgary.org
