Thoughts About Giving
Team MSAA
MSAA is an official runDisney Charity Partner for Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm January 7-11, 2026, and Walt Disney World® Springtime Surprise Weekend April 16-20, 2026. The runDisney program allows nonprofits like ours to purchase bibs to these popular events and offer them to our community as an opportunity to combine physical activity and a fun experience, while also raising money and awareness for an organization that means so much to so many people.
Team MSAA has continued to make a difference year after year. Collectively, over 100 individuals each year come together and use their passion and connection to MSAA to raise more than $100,000. These funds are crucial in supporting our free programs and resources that support tens of thousands of people living with MS and their families each year.
How does it work?
Those who are interested in joining the team can visit the event website through the links below, or by navigating to the special events tab on our website. You can register as an individual, or create a team, and work toward achieving your fundraising goal. In addition to runners, the 5K and 10K distances also welcome those who are interested in walking. There is also a specific category for those using wheelchairs provided by runDisney. MSAA provides customizable fundraising pages for Team members to fundraise, and resources to help along the way. Join the Team today and make your miles have meaning!
Learn more about the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend.
Learn more about the Walt Disney World® Springtime Surprise Weekend.
Planned Giving
In 2024, we officially re-launched MSAA’s planned giving program. This program provides a meaningful and enduring impact by giving donors the opportunity to include MSAA in their will, trust, or estate planning. This future contribution allows donors to play a vital role in securing essential resources and support for individuals living with multiple sclerosis.
With wills, bequests, and trusts, you can simply add a designation, directing a certain dollar amount or percentage of funds to MSAA. This involves adding just a few lines of copy as directed by your financial advisor, or by using the sample language shown on MSAA’s website. Please note that this will not affect your cash flow during your lifetime, and the designation may be revoked at any time if your situation changes.
You may also name MSAA as a beneficiary or owner on a financial account or policy. Options include a bank account, brokerage account, health savings plan, life insurance policy, IRA, or other retirement plans. Assets may be gifted to MSAA as well, such as stocks, securities, real estate, and personal property – and when gifting assets – you may receive immediate income tax benefits, avoid capital gains taxes on items that have increased in value, and transfer the expense of insuring or maintaining assets you no longer need.
As you can see, many options are available to benefit the MS community in the future, and some even provide benefits to you as well. To learn more about our planned giving program, please visit mymsaa.org/planned-giving.
Shop Online and Support MSAA
Support MSAA while you shop! MSAA has partnered with online stores who have agreed to donate a percentage of their sales to support our free programs and services for the MS community. This is a great opportunity to shop with a purpose!
Please visit mymsaa.org/shopandsupport for more information!