This year, with your support, we hope to raise $330,000 for individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the Ottawa area. Join us on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at The Jean Talon Building, 170 Tunney's Pasture Driveway. We invite you to bring your family and friends to join in our celebrations.

For more information on the Ottawa MS Walk please visit our local site. CLICK HERE

Now's the time to get your team together for the 2012 MS Walk on April 29. Registration has commenced.

CLICK HERE  to register on-line.

THANK YOU!

The Perth Running Goats Club
Presents
The 2012
PERTH WORLD RECORD KILT RUN

This event holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Kilt Race in the World achieved June 26, 2010!

In 2012, race organizers intend to break their own record! Join in making history! 

June 23, 2012

In support of the MS Society, Ottawa Chapter

REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 31, 2012

2012 Tamarack Homes Ottawa Race Weekend

Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27, 2012

Be a Team MS Supporter!

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Fundraising Prizes

The Ottawa Chapter is a Partner Charity at this year's Tamarack homes Ottawa Race Weekend.

Join TEAM MS, raise funds and help to enhance the lives of persons living with MS.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Thank you for your support!

The 2011 RONA Bike Tour on August 6-7 had 606 participants and close to 200 volunteers. Over $430,000  was raised. Let`s do better this year!

In partnership with our Cornwall Chapter, this year's tour will start in South Gloucester at the Legion on Mitch Owens Road (15 minutes outside downtown Ottawa).  Cyclists will wind through Eastern Ontario to Ingleside, enjoying a relaxing lunch at Farran Park, nestled on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. From there, cyclists will ride along scenic, paved bike paths which follow the river through the Long Sault Parkway to the NAV Centre in Cornwall. 

The Tour offers cyclists of all ages and abilities both a one and a two day option, with routes ranging between 75 and 110 kms per day (the latter with an option to sign up for an additional 25 kms once in Cornwall).  Those opting for the 75 km route on Saturday will be provided with bus transportation to the NAV Centre from Farran Park, whereas those opting for the 75 km route on Sunday will be provided with bus transportation from the NAV Centre to the short route start point.  One-day cyclists will be returned to South Gloucester from Cornwall by bus on Saturday evening. 

Our new partner, the  NAV Centre , offers cyclists exceptional recreational facilities (including a 25 m indoor pool) and indoor guest accommodations, as well as camping for those wishing to experience the great outdoors. To read more about the NAV Centre's hospitality, visit their website.

We hope you will join us for this all new experience.  Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of persons living with MS. 

Additional Tour Information:

Registration starts at $45 (without discount) and includes:

•  All meals (Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday and Sunday lunch, Saturday dinner)

•  Rest-stops every 15-20 kms

•  Experienced Tour Leaders to guide you along the route

•  Support vehicles and first aid attendants for safety

•  Professional bike repair on both days

•  Chance to participate in cycling clinics and training workshops

•  Indoor accommodations or camping on Saturday night     

•  Secure overnight parking for your bicycle at the NAV Centre

•  Overnight, supervised parking for your car at the Legion start line

•  Luggage transportation for two-day cyclists

•  Return bus transportation from Cornwall for one-day cyclists 

•  ? Bus transportation for cyclists doing short route(s)

 A minimum of $250 in pledges is required in order to participate. The more you raise, the more prizes you win!

Registration is now open for the 2012 MS Bike Tour.

The second annual Kilts Fore A Cure  on August 29 brought out 120 golfers and 12 volunteers. Over  $60,000 was raised.We are now planning the 2012 event to be held on August 27. Stay tuned for more information.

Community Fundraising Events

Throughout the year many people choose to host their own fundraising events from rock concerts to car washes and many more. So far this year, our Community Partners raised over $80,000 to help End MS. If you are interested in holding your own fundraising events to support the Ottawa Chapter, there are plenty of options and tools available and we can help! Contact Leanne Anderson at Leanne.anderson@mssociety.ca or 613.728.1583 ext. 226 for further information.

THANK YOU to our past community supporters. Here are some of them.