The National MS Society’s National Team Program

To view a list of National Teams, click here.

Why form a National Team?

• Promote health and wellness within your entire organization
• Promote team building and camaraderie among your employees, regardless of geographic location
• Enhance corporate pride and employee retention
• Give your company visibility in communities across the country
• Be recognized by the National MS Society as one of our significant partners!

What does it take?

• Local teams in four or more markets (Chapters)
• Teams can be part of any event (Bike MS, Walk MS, Challenge Walk)
• Recruit teams throughout the company, across the country
• Set national goals for participation and fundraising
• Enjoy the events!

What kind of support will your local teams receive?

• A local National MS Society staff person assigned to each local team
• Recruitment support
• Fundraising support, including online tools
• Team page on our website
• Connection to the National Team Captain and other company team captains around the country

What are the benefits of being a National Team?

• Promotes the firm in the community and encourages volunteerism
• Networking opportunities with colleagues across numerous functions around the country
• Recognition from the National MS Society and the company for being a captain on a national team
• Individuals don’t need to recreate the wheel. Local teams can share ideas and materials with each other
• National teams become more connected to both the events and the mission, knowing that they are part of a bigger force
• New source of motivation for your team. Your team can be the best team their company has to offer

National Team Support

• A personal relationship with a National Team manager at the National office
• A National Team Page on our website
• Networking Calls with other National Team Captains
• Recruitment support at the national level for both new teams and new participants
• Fundraising support, including online tools
• A special National Team Captain welcome kit which includes specific materials just for National Teams
• Invitations to the Team Captains Rally at the annual National Conference
• Bi-Monthly e-Newsletters

Our National Team managers offer:

• In person visits with the National Team Captain, as well as local team captains, to assist with goal setting, planning, and brainstorming
• Facilitation of communication, collaboration, and networking between team captains
• Help as teams build on their combined success to secure corporate support and recognition

To view a list of National Teams, click here.