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Whispering_Jack   29,240

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MELBOURNE SUPPORTERS for MS

A few weeks ago my niece Louisa, aged in her mid-thirties received the news that she had MS - multiple sclerosis.

The family didn't know much about MS but we're learning quickly and want to do all we can to support Louisa, her immediate family - husband Simon and two lovely young kids Maya and Eden and all people affected by MS.

So, we've formed a group called "Team Lou". We've entered the MS Walk and Fun Run Melbourne and will be pounding the pavement for a reason on Sunday 6 June.

We are walking and running to support people affected by Multiple Sclerosis, and we need your help.

Louisa's family are all Demon supporters. Her grandfather, Albert Reilly, played for the Demon Reserves back in the early 1950's and we're calling on Demon fans to get behind our efforts on 6 June by supporting Team Lou in the MS Walk and Fun Run.

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system affecting more young adult Australians than any other neurological condition. Your donation will go towards providing a wide range of equipment, support and services to those people affected by this debilitating disease.

Did you know?

- The average age of diagnosis of MS is just 30 years

- 3 times more women than men are affected by MS

- There is no known cause or cure

Please take a moment to view my online fundraising web page and help us reach our goal. It's quick and easy and takes no time at all. You can donate securely online using your credit card by clicking on the link below:

http://register.mswalk.org.au/MS-Walk-and-Fun-Run-Melbourne/jchrapot

You will receive a tax-deductible receipt via email automatically when the transaction has been completed.

Thank you in advance for your support. It is greatly appreciated.

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My Step mum has had MS for over 20 years WJ so i can sympathize you

It's a bugger of a thing. It doesn't kill you but it sucks the life out of a person slowly.

As yet no cure exists but it will happen, which is why Stem cell research must continue.

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WJ's reached $190.00 in donations.

Although I have my own fundraising webpage, I heartily endorse WJ's efforts and thank those who have donated so far.

Given that we won tonight, let's give some thought to those who are less fortunate than us.

Cheers!

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WJ's reached $190.00 in donations.

Although I have my own fundraising webpage, I heartily endorse WJ's efforts and thank those who have donated so far.

Given that we won tonight, let's give some thought to those who are less fortunate than us.

Cheers!

Thanks to our latest donors, George on the Outer and Little Goffy for your generous donations.

Cheers

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I am also doing the MS fun run. I am doing the 10km walk, which are you doing WJ the 5km or 10km? The walk or run? A friend of mines dad had MS and died a couple of years ago and one of my sisters friends also has MS. Its a great cause and hopefully we can all raise lots of money.

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I am also doing the MS fun run. I am doing the 10km walk, which are you doing WJ the 5km or 10km? The walk or run? A friend of mines dad had MS and died a couple of years ago and one of my sisters friends also has MS. Its a great cause and hopefully we can all raise lots of money.

running jogging 5km at this stage (subject to getting in a few training runsjogs.

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This came in a few days ago from the MS people. Thanks to those who have supported Team Lou so far by donating or joining in the walk . We're running second in the teams.

The fundraising competition is heating up with $349,177 raised so far!

Entries are rolling in with over 2,300 participants and 225 teams to date!

With just under 2 weeks to go until the event, we are working our way towards another record-breaking year of support for more than 20,000 Australians, their families and carers, who are living with MS. Your help in contributing to our fundraising target of $750,000 is much appreciated.

Make your place in this year's Walk and Fun Run count by jumping on board and actively fundraising. We are here to assist you and give you all the tools and the help that you need to ensure you reach your fundraising goal!

Thank you for your continued support.

Please take a moment to view my online fundraising web page and help us reach our goal. It's quick and easy and takes no time at all. You can donate securely online using your credit card by clicking on the link below:

http://register.mswalk.org.au/MS-Walk-and-Fun-Run-Melbourne/jchrapot

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A message from the MS Events Team:

Just a quick note to congratulate you on reaching your fundraising goal for the 2010 MS Walk and Fun Run.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

But why stop now? Keep up the great work! Log-in and increase your fundraising goal today. Remember - the higher your goal, the more incentive there is for people to sponsor you to help you achieve it.

Thank everyone for your support.

Of course, just because I've reached my goal doesn't mean others can't contribute.

I believe our team is leading at the moment among the various fundraising groups and, although that wasn't our dream at the start, it's good to be out in front.

Thanks again for your support and keep the pledges coming ...

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Thanks to all of you who have been so kind as to support Team Lou in our Walk/Run for MS today.

Your generosity has helped us to achieve the top spot among the teams in terms of donations collected for this extremely worthy cause.

In a couple of hour's time I'll be taking part in the 5km walk (a cold held back my preparations for the run and shattered my hopes for a last ditch palce in the Commonwealth games team).

It's still not late for you to contribute - please visit my online fundraising web page and help us reach our goal. It's quick and easy and takes no time at all. You can donate securely online using your credit card by clicking on the link below:

http://register.mswa...bourne/jchrapot

You will receive a tax-deductible receipt via email automatically when the transaction has been completed.

Thank you again for your support. It is greatly appreciated.

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