Our Walk MS Fundraiser of the Week is Valerie Dorinson!

Valerie has been a Walk MS participant and team captain of “Friends 4 Life” since 2009. Throughout the years, she has maintained Top Fundraiser status and has collectively raised more than $12,000 for the New York City – Southern New York Chapter of the National MS Society! She has set the bar high this year and aims to raise $4,000. We have no doubt that she will accomplish it! On Sunday, May 4, you’ll find Valerie, who  has been living with MS for  13 years, and her team at Pier 26 in Manhattan.  Here’s an expert from her personal fundraising page:

“As many of you know 13 years ago I was diagnosed with MS. Married, 2 kids later and basically very little relapses I have to say I am one of the lucky ones. What keeps me going is the constant support of friends, family and most of all, the hope that one day there will be a cure.”

Keep up the great work Valerie!

Fundraising Tip: The best tip we can give is to BE BOLD in asking:

• Don’t be afraid to share your story and make your fundraising personal. Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues why you are passionate about the MS movement.
• Sticking to traditional methods of in-person asks, letter writing, and emails have proven to be the best methods.