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Give Hope. Create Connection.

Your gift can create someone's next bright spot.

A shared meal. An adaptive bike ride. A welcoming conversation. A movement session designed for different abilities. A day when someone living with MS feels understood, encouraged, and less alone. Your donation helps MS Bright Spots of Hope create free programs that bring people together through wellness, education, movement, creativity, and community.

Please sponsor our programs.

Please sponsor our programs.

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Every gift helps create more opportunities for hope.

MS Bright Spots of Hope provides free local programs for people living with multiple sclerosis and the people who support them.

Your contribution helps us provide environments where participants can:

  • Meet people who understand
  • Explore adaptive movement
  • Participate in cycling and aquatic activities
  • Learn from experienced professionals
  • Build confidence
  • Attend educational and wellness programs
  • Form meaningful friendships
  • Celebrate accomplishments
  • Enjoy time with family and community

You can donate once, give monthly, honor someone special, remember a loved one, or support a particular area of our work.

Make a Donation

Choose your gift.

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You have selected a one-time gift of $100.

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Your payment information is securely processed. MS Bright Spots of Hope does not store your complete payment-card information.

Why Your Gift Matters

Free programs remove barriers to participation.

Living with MS can involve changing healthcare, transportation, mobility, employment, and household expenses.

Charging an additional program fee can prevent someone from participating in an experience that could improve their confidence, health, or sense of connection.

Donor support helps make it possible to offer programs without adding another financial barrier for participants.

Your gift may help support

  • Facility rental
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Program instructors
  • Educational speakers
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Participant materials
  • Accessibility accommodations
  • Transportation assistance
  • Program insurance
  • Communication and outreach
  • Photography and video
  • Technology and administrative support

Giving Options

Choose the way you would like to give.

One-Time Donation

Make an immediate contribution in the amount that is right for you.

Make a One-Time Gift

Monthly Giving

Monthly donations provide dependable support that helps the organization plan programs and respond to emerging community needs.

Become a Monthly Donor

A recurring gift can be changed or canceled according to the donation platform's policies.

Give in Honor of Someone

Celebrate a birthday, milestone, friendship, caregiver, healthcare professional, or person who brings hope to your life.

Make an Honor Gift

You may request that the honoree or another recipient be notified of your gift.

Give in Memory of Someone

A memorial gift can honor a loved one while supporting people who are living with MS today.

Make a Memorial Gift

You may include a personal message and request that a family member or designated recipient be notified.

Sponsor a Program

Program sponsorship helps cover the cost of a specific experience, from a wellness session to an annual community gathering.

Explore Sponsorship

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees, which can double the impact of a gift.

Add Your Employer

After donating, submit the matching-gift request through your employer and include any documentation required.

Give by Mail

Donors who prefer to contribute by check can mail their gift to:

MS Bright Spots of Hope
[Insert mailing address]
[City, State ZIP]

Make checks payable to MS Bright Spots of Hope. Add the program name or tribute information in the memo line when applicable.

Confirm the organization's current mailing address before publishing this section.

Planned and Legacy Giving

A gift through a will, trust, retirement account, life-insurance policy, or other estate plan may create lasting support for the MS community.

Because planned gifts may involve legal, tax, or financial considerations, donors should consult qualified professional advisers.

Contact Us About Legacy Giving

Publish this option only after the organization has approved a process for accepting and documenting planned gifts.

In-Kind Contributions

Goods or professional services may be useful when they match a current program need. Possible contributions include:

  • Venue space
  • Food and refreshments
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Participant supplies
  • Printing
  • Photography
  • Video services
  • Transportation
  • Professional instruction
Ask About In-Kind Giving

Donation Impact

What can donor support make possible?

$25

Can help provide supplies or refreshments for a participant.

$50

Can help support program materials or an adaptive activity.

$100

Can help offset instructor, facility, or accessibility expenses.

$250

Can help support a group wellness, educational, or community experience.

$500+

Can provide significant support toward an adaptive or annual program.

These statements are illustrative. Replace them with verified impact amounts, based on actual program expenses, before publication.

Donor Story

“I gave because everyone deserves a community that understands.”

I have seen how meaningful it can be for someone living with MS to participate in a program without worrying about cost, judgment, or whether an activity can be adapted.

Supporting MS Bright Spots of Hope helps create experiences where people can connect, learn, move, laugh, and feel like themselves.

Community Donor

Donation Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Donation deductibility can depend on your individual circumstances. Please consult a qualified tax professional.

Will I receive a receipt?

Yes. Online donors receive an email confirmation and donation receipt after the transaction is successfully completed.

Can I make a recurring donation?

Yes. Select the monthly-gift option in the donation form above.

Can I donate in honor or memory of someone?

Yes. Select the tribute-gift option and provide the requested honoree or memorial information.

Will the person or family be notified?

You may request that a recipient be notified, and include a personal message.

Can I direct my donation to a specific program?

Yes. Choose a designation in the donation form, or tell us more under Other.

Can my employer match my donation?

Some employers provide matching gifts. Contact your employer to confirm eligibility and instructions.

Can I donate by check?

Yes. Follow the mailing instructions shown in the Giving Options section on this page.

Can I donate goods or services?

Possibly. Contact us first so our team can confirm current needs and acceptance requirements.

How is my personal information used?

Donor information is used to process the gift, send a receipt, and — where you have asked for it — share news about programs.

Giving With Confidence

Organizational information

Registered nonprofit status
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Legal organization name
[Insert legal organization name]
Employer Identification Number
[Insert EIN]
Secure payment provider
[Insert payment-provider name]
Financial reporting
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Donation contact

For questions about a donation, tribute notification, receipt, sponsorship, or other giving option:

Email Our Team

Other Ways to Help

A financial gift is not the only way to contribute.

You can also support the mission by:

  • Volunteering
  • Sponsoring a program
  • Becoming a community partner
  • Starting a fundraiser
  • Sharing program information
  • Inviting others to participate
  • Donating professional services

Explore Ways to Get Involved

Thank you for helping create bright spots.

Every gift, of any size, helps someone living with MS find connection, movement, learning, and hope.