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Be Part of Something Brighter

There are many ways to make a difference.

When people come together, isolation can become connection, uncertainty can become confidence, and an ordinary day can become a bright spot. Whether you participate in a program, volunteer your time, share your skills, become a community partner, organize a fundraiser, or make a donation, your involvement helps create meaningful experiences for people living with multiple sclerosis and those who support them.

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Everyone has something meaningful to contribute.

Getting involved does not have to look the same for everyone.

You may be looking for a welcoming program where you can meet others who understand MS. You may want to volunteer at a community gathering, introduce your organization as a partner, sponsor a program, or help raise funds.

Every contribution of time, experience, resources, and encouragement helps strengthen our community.

Choose the opportunity that feels right for you.

Ways to Get Involved

Find your place in our community.

Participate in a Program

Find connection, movement, learning, and encouragement in a welcoming space built for different abilities.

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Volunteer

Share your time and help turn program ideas into welcoming, organized, memorable experiences.

Become a Volunteer

Become a Community Partner

Work with us as an organization, venue, instructor, or professional to expand what is possible.

Discuss a Partnership

Start a Fundraiser

Bring people together around a cause that matters and introduce new people to the mission.

Plan a Fundraiser

Donate

Help keep connection and hope within reach by supporting free programs for the MS community.

Make a Donation

Participate in a Program

Find connection, movement, learning, and encouragement.

MS Bright Spots of Hope offers welcoming programs for people living with MS and their support partners.

Programs create opportunities to:

  • Meet people who understand the MS journey
  • Explore adaptive movement and wellness
  • Participate in aquatics and cycling
  • Learn from professionals and community members
  • Attend social gatherings
  • Build confidence and lasting friendships
  • Discover new interests and abilities

You do not need to be an athlete, know anyone in advance, or participate in every activity. Come as you are and take part at your own pace.

Explore Our Programs

Volunteer

Share your time and help create brighter experiences.

Volunteers help turn program ideas into welcoming, organized, and memorable community experiences.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

  • Welcoming and checking in participants
  • Helping with room or activity setup
  • Assisting with meals and refreshments
  • Supporting accessible activities
  • Helping participants navigate a venue
  • Taking photographs or video
  • Assisting with fundraising activities
  • Preparing program materials
  • Supporting administrative tasks
  • Sharing professional skills
  • Helping with event cleanup

Some opportunities require only a few hours. Others may involve ongoing participation.

We will work with you to identify an opportunity that matches your interests, availability, comfort level, and abilities.

Become a Volunteer

Become a Community Partner

Work with us to expand what is possible.

Strong partnerships allow us to offer more welcoming, creative, educational, and accessible experiences.

We welcome collaboration with

  • Healthcare organizations
  • Hospitals and MS clinics
  • Rehabilitation providers
  • Wellness professionals
  • Adaptive recreation organizations
  • Colleges and universities
  • Community centers
  • Restaurants and venues
  • Local businesses
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Professional associations
  • Media and creative professionals

Partnership opportunities may include

  • Providing instructors or speakers
  • Hosting a program
  • Donating space, meals, equipment, or services
  • Sharing educational resources
  • Creating adaptive activities
  • Promoting programs to the MS community
  • Supporting transportation or accessibility
  • Collaborating on a new program

Discuss a Partnership

Recognition

Sponsors may receive recognition based on the sponsorship opportunity and level of support. Recognition can include:

  • Website acknowledgment
  • Program signage
  • Social-media recognition
  • Newsletter acknowledgment
  • Printed-material recognition
  • Verbal recognition during a program

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Start a Fundraiser

Bring people together around a cause that matters.

A community fundraiser can raise support while introducing new people to the mission of MS Bright Spots of Hope.

Fundraising ideas include:

  • Birthday fundraisers
  • Workplace giving campaigns
  • Community dinners
  • Trivia or game nights
  • Fitness challenges
  • Cycling challenges
  • Memorial fundraisers
  • Social-media campaigns
  • School or student-group fundraisers
  • Product or service donation campaigns
  • Matching-gift campaigns

Our team can help explain the mission, provide approved materials, and discuss how your fundraiser can support the organization.

Plan a Fundraiser

Donate

Help keep connection and hope within reach.

Your donation helps support free programs that educate, empower, inspire, and promote wellness for people living with MS and their support partners.

You can make:

  • A one-time donation
  • A recurring monthly gift
  • A gift in honor of someone
  • A memorial gift
  • A program-specific contribution
  • A company or workplace gift
  • A matching gift

Every amount helps create opportunities for people to move, learn, connect, celebrate, and feel less alone.

Make a Donation

Volunteer Interest Form

Ready to volunteer?

Tell us a little about yourself, and our team will contact you when an appropriate opportunity becomes available.

About you
Preferred contact method
Areas of interest
Availability and skills
Are you interested in ongoing opportunities?

Partnership and Sponsorship Inquiry

Let's create something meaningful together.

Organizations and professionals can use this form to inquire about partnerships, sponsorships, donated services, program collaboration, or community outreach.

Your details
About the opportunity

Why Get Involved?

Your involvement creates real bright spots.

A bright spot may be:

  • A person trying adaptive cycling for the first time
  • Someone finding a community after a new diagnosis
  • A participant discovering a form of movement that works for them
  • A care partner meeting someone with a shared experience
  • A welcoming meal where no one needs to explain MS
  • A speaker helping someone see new possibilities
  • A volunteer making a participant feel comfortable
  • A program remaining free because someone chose to give

These moments may appear small, but their effect can last well beyond a single program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about getting involved.

Do I need experience with MS to volunteer?

No. We welcome people with many different backgrounds. Any training or instructions needed for a specific opportunity will be provided.

Can people living with MS volunteer?

Yes. Volunteer roles are adapted whenever possible. Tell us about any accommodations or participation needs when you express interest.

Can students volunteer?

Student opportunities may be available depending on age, activity requirements, supervision, and program needs.

Can a company volunteer as a group?

Yes. Businesses, schools, professional groups, and community organizations can contact us to discuss group-volunteer opportunities.

Can my company sponsor a specific program?

Program-specific sponsorship may be available. Contact our team to discuss current needs and recognition opportunities.

Can I organize my own fundraiser?

Yes. Please contact us before using the organization's name or logo so that we can provide guidance and approved materials.

Can I make an in-kind donation?

In-kind donations may be accepted when they match a current program or operational need. Please contact us before purchasing or delivering items.

Every bright spot starts with someone who cared enough to help.

Whether you give time, skills, resources, or encouragement, your involvement helps create welcoming experiences for people affected by MS.

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