Thoughts About Giving
Team MSAA Supports the MS Community
After completing a 10K endurance event last year, Team MSAA participant Tiffany McCahill is doing it again, but this time she’s raising the bar and taking on the half marathon!
When Team MSAA participant Tiffany McCahill was first diagnosed with MS in 2017, she assumed it marked the end of her participation in endurance events. However, her desire to continue doing what she loved led her to research more about endurance athletes with MS, and she decided to continue participating in the events, while also raising funds and awareness for MS.
Tiffany explains, “I read about many endurance athletes with MS, and it gave me hope that it was at least possible. MSAA had an opportunity to participate in the Disney Marathon events and I jumped at the chance to be able to explore what I was able to do physically while raising funds and awareness. The experience was amazing! I plan to continue participating for as long as I am able to. MSAA has supported me with hope that so much more is attainable despite the MS diagnosis.”
We thank Tiffany for being a very important part of #TeamMSAA and helping us provide free programs and services to the MS community! View Tiffany’s fundraising page.
Swimming to Raise Awareness and Donations
Parents Tejas and Sheetal Shroff have much to be proud of with their son, Ayaan, and their daughter, Aashka. Both children recognize the importance of raising awareness and donations to help individuals with disabilities.
Living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas means lots of warm weather, so MSAA’s Swim for MS program was of particular interest and a natural fit for both Ayann and Aashka. Aashka is the older of the two and is currently a senior in college. Having earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for her work in helping the community, Aashka later became an active member of the Philanthropy Club in high school and went on to raise awareness and funds for MSAA through her swimming before moving on to college.
Currently a freshman in high school, Aashka’s brother Ayaan was in grade school as he watched his sister participate in MSAA’s Swim for MS fundraisers. This had a great influence on him and soon he was swimming with the goal of helping others as well. Although some of his focus is on his work to become an Eagle Scout, Ayaan hasn’t forgotten his strong desire to help those with disabilities and is planning an even bigger Swim for MS fundraising event from October 21st to November 5th at his local swimming pool. He plans for several of his friends to participate as well, and hopes to add some competitive fun while swimming laps as part of MSAA’s Swim for MS DIY program. To donate to Ayaan’s Fundraiser, visit MSAA’s Facebook page and navigate to the “Fundraisers” tab. Once there, you can search for Ayaan’s fundraising page (set up by his father), as well as many other fundraisers created by our generous supporters!
Both Ayann and Aashka are interested in doing more for MSAA and to increase awareness of multiple sclerosis. We wish them both much success in their fundraisers and we thank them for their efforts in supporting MSAA and the entire MS community!
Your Support Improves Lives Today
MSAA’s free, vital programs and services are dependent upon generous donations from individuals across the country. Year-end giving is especially important for developing and providing programs for the upcoming year – programs that make a significant impact on the lives of those with MS.
Donors may choose from a number of ways to make contributions, including one-time gifts, recurring monthly donations, and donations in honor or in memory of a loved one. Funding supports valuable services such as: the free distribution of safety and mobility equipment, plus cooling products for symptom management; informative videos, webinars, podcasts, publications, and in-person educational programs; and urgently needed consultation with MSAA’s Helpline Specialists.
To make a direct donation, please visit mymsaa.org/donate or call (800) 532-7667, ext. 172. We thank all of our donors for their kind and generous contributions, which Improve Lives Today for the MS community!