Carnations
of Hope
The Perfect Mother's Day Gift
Thank
you to all who volunteered or participated in
the
2008 Carnations of Hope Campaign.
Thanks
to you, this year was another sucessful year for the Atlantic
Division's Carnations Campaign raising approximately $140,000 for
research and services for people living with MS.
| The
carnation is a flowering plant that has been cultivated
for over 2000 years. It is well known for both its beauty
and long-lasting nature. Carnations were featured at
the very first Mother’s Day observance in 1908
and are Canada's oldest and most recognized symbol of
hope in the search for a cure for multiple sclerosis. |
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| Each
year you can
celebrate the carnation’s dual meaning by
participating in the MS Society of Canada’s annual
Carnation Campaign. Declare yourself a Corporate
Leader or Independent Seller and collect orders
for delivery in time for Mother’s Day. We also
have campaign volunteer opportunities available. To learn
more, contact the Atlantic Division at 1-800-268-7582
or email info.atlantic@mssociety.ca . |
Seventy-five
per cent of people living with MS are women. Support
them by giving the perfect Mother’s Day gift, Carnations
of Hope.
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Your
Carnation Questions Answered
2008
Carnation Bouquets
How
do I become involved?
Volunteer! We
are looking for volunteers to assist with mall sales during
the second week of May, to lead a corporate
campaign at your office and to volunteer by delivering carnations.
Buy
carnations! Visit one of
our many mall sites during the second week of May to purchase
carnations or
phone the Atlantic Division office (1-800-268-7582 toll free)
to find a campaign volunteer in your area.
How long has the Carnations Campaign been running?
The MS Carnation Campaign is a nation-wide fundraising initiative
for the Multiple Sclerosis Society held just before Mother’s
Day each year. The Campaign has raised over $45 million
nationally since 1976.
What is the money used for?
Money raised by this campaign helps us deliver on our mission
- to be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis
and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality
of life – enabling us to provide education and
services to individuals living with MS today, and to fund
research to find a cure and end the devastating effects of
MS tomorrow.
For
more information about our Carnation Campaign, or to volunteer,
please contact us at 1-800-268-7582 or by e-mail.
