Donation Guide

Impact of Donations

The money you raise at Walk MS funds groundbreaking research like developing new disease-modifying therapies to stop disease progression. Your fundraising also supports National Multiple Sclerosis Society resources, programs and services that give people affected by MS what they need to live their best lives. Learn more.

Fundraising Minimums

There is no fundraising minimum to participate in Walk MS. However, participants raise, on average, $250. And more you raise, the bigger your impact! Check out the prizes, clubs and rewards you can get or join for your fundraising efforts.

Tracking Donations

For the fastest donations processing, encourage your supporters to donate online or use the Mobile Check Capture feature on the Walk MS app. If you must mail a physical check, please read the Checks & Receipts section on this page for details.

Please note: It may take up to 5 weeks to process mailed donations during peak event times. If more than 5 weeks have passed since you submitted your donations, or you have additional questions about your fundraising total, please contact Fundraising Support.

Fundraising Deadline

You can turn in donations until September 30 to qualify for Gold or Silver Fundraising Clubs. To learn more about fundraising clubs, prizes, rankings and team benefits, visit the prizes, clubs and rewards page.

Reward Points Redemption

Participants earn one point for each dollar they raise through Walk MS Rewards, and you can redeem your points on the Walk MS Rewards site. For more information, visit the prizes, clubs and rewards page. If you register for Walk MS by January 31, 2023 your points will roll over. If you do not register for Walk MS by January 31, 2023 your points will expire.

Addressing a Check

Checks must be made out to the “National MS Society.” If you receive a check payable to your team, write "National MS Society" above your team name. If it's made out to you, please endorse the check payable to the National MS Society. Please write your name, event and event year on the memo line of every check you turn in (e.g., "Craig Edward, Walk MS: Indianapolis 2023") – whether through the app or mail.

Electronically Deposit a Check Donation

Download the Walk MS app on your Android or iOS device. When you receive a check donation, upload it to your Fundraising Center by using the Mobile Check Capture feature on the app and (tap on Enter Donations).

Typically, your fundraising total will instantly update after uploading the check (some checks may take up to 3 business days). This is the quickest way for check donations to reflect in your fundraising account. After you upload the check, there is no need to mail the physical checks.

Mailing Donations

Please mail your Walk MS donations to your local office. Find your local office address here.

Checks should be made out to the National MS Society and include your name, event, and year on the memo line of each check (e.g., "John Martinez, Walk MS: Denver 2023"). If possible, please include a completed Donation Tracking form when sending your donations.

Please contact Fundraising Support at 855-372-1331 if you need assistance.

Donor Receipts

Everyone who makes an online donation will receive an e-mail confirmation receipt for tax purposes. Donors who give $250 or more will receive a thank you letter and receipt by mail. For donations less than $250, the IRS will accept the following as proof of a charitable donation: a canceled check, bank or credit union statement, or a credit card statement.