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Corporate Involvement
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At MS Research Australia, we form partnerships with businesses and organisations to support our goal of accelerating research to find a cause and cure for MS.
It is through the generous support of our partners, sponsors and donors that we are able to fund over 40 research projects this year.
- Financial donations
- Gifts in-kind and Pro-bono support
- Boardroom lunches
- Workplace giving
To find out more about becoming a corporate partner please email or contact Mandy Lee, Development and Events Manager on 02 9468 8390.
Financial Donations
If your company or organisation would like to make a tax deductible donation to MSRA via our online donation system, please click here. If you would prefer to make your donation by mail or over the phone please click here for details.
Gifts in-kind and Pro Bono services
Although MSRA is proud to say that 94 cents in every dollar received goes to research, in kind support of either goods or services will assist in reducing the overhead costs further and will allow more funds to be allocated to the research where it is most needed.
For example your organisation could provide in-kind support by donating products that can be used for fundraising, materials for office use or pro bono services like graphic design and legal advice.
Boardroom Lunches
Throughout the year MSRA organises several boardroom lunches where senior MS researchers and scientists discuss their current MS projects with leaders of the Business Community.
Organisations who have hosted the lunches have provided a boardroom inclusive of catering as well as inviting key staff & associates who have been engaged is MS research discussions and actively participated in fundraising initiatives.
Organisations who have generously hosted these discussions include Macquarie Group Foundation, Deloitte, Blake Dawson, Caliburn Partnerships, Bain and Co, Deacons, Russell Reynolds, Wilson HTM and the Australian Industry Group.
If you are interested in knowing more about these events, or would like to be a host, please contact Mandy Lee by email or phone 02 9468 8390.
Workplace giving
By making regular tax deductible donations through payroll, employees are providing an ongoing source of funds that make a real difference to the lives of people with MS. Some companies provide additional financial support by matching their employee's donations.
If you would like to find out more about supporting MSRA through workplace giving, please contact Mandy Lee by email or phone 02 9468 8390.
Major Supporters
Association of Financial Advisors (AFA)
The AFA is a professional organisation that has been serving the financial and insurance advisory industry for over 60 years. Members of the AFA have generously supported MSRA since 2006, funding several promising young researchers and the MSRA Brain Bank. Visit AFA
Business to Business Exchange (BBX)
BBX manages the buying and selling of goods and services on behalf of members in a cash less trading environment, where the medium for payment is the BBX Trade Dollar. BBX and its members have supported MSRA since 2009. Visit BBX
Blake Dawson
Blake Dawson provide legal services to Australia's leading corporations and institutions as well as global corporations and government. Blake Dawson support MSRA with pro bono legal services and funding for talented young MS researchers. Visit Blake dawson
CharityWorks For MS
CharityWorks For MS are a Melbourne based group of Volunteers who hold spectacular events to raise funds for MS research. For details of their next event, visit CharityWorks for MS
ISPT Super Property
ISPT is one of Australia’s largest unlisted property fund managers and is unique by returning all profits to our investor and their members. The ISPT Community Fund has generously supported the MS genetics research project since 2006. Our current project in 2011 is to financially support the Scott Kolbe’s research investigating the link between Optic Neuritis and MS. Visit ISPT
Macquarie Group Foundation
The Macquarie Group’s Community Foundation has been a Founding Corporate Partner with MSRA since 2004. Their continued ongoing support has helped MSRA develop its fundraising, facilitate important conferences and introduce several Research Fellowships and Scholarships. Visit Macquarie Group Foundation
Penn Health
Penn Health is owned and run by the Penn family, who have been involved in improving the health of Australians since the 1970’s. The Penn family are ongoing supporters of research to find a cause, better treatments and a cure for MS.
Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation
The Trish MS Research Foundation was founded in memory of Trish Langsford who bravely battled MS. She was diagnosed at age 23, in the prime of her life. The progression of MS left her lying in a nursing home bed completely paralysed, unable to eat, speak or communicate with her loved ones. She sadly passed away peacefully on 16 March 2002.
The Trish MS Research Foundation’s ultimate goal is to find a cure for MS – so that others do not have to go through what Trish and her family went through. The Trish Foundation is a loyal ongoing supporter of MSRA and currently sponsors several MS Research Scholarships and Fellowships. Visit the Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation
Wilson HTM Foundation
The Wilson HTM Investment Group is one Australia’s leading investment advisors, particularly in the Life Sciences.
For the past two years Wilson HTM’s Foundation has generously contributed to an MS research scholarship.Visit Wilson HTM Foundation
Pharmaceutical Round Table
Note: The pharmaceutical companies who support MSRA, provide their support via unrestricted research and educational grants.
In early 2005, MSRA launched an “Industry Round Table”, including the pharmaceutical companies which provide treatment to people with MS.
This group of companies included Bayer Schering Pharma, Biogen Idec, Merck Serono, Novartis Australia and Sanofi. This Pharmaceutical Industry partners assist with funding of the MS Longitudinal Study, many of MSRA's conferences and our most recently established MSRA Clinical Trials Network.
To view our pharmaceutical policy please click here
MSRA would like to thank the following supporters who have provided specialist services or products, many on a pro bono basis;
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Bespoke Magic - MC & entertainment
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Bluegrass Consulting – Corporate and Public Affairs
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Bug Media – Graphic Design
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Feehan Communications – Public Relations advice and Support
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Funke Web Solutions - Website Design
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Qantas – Travel Partner
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Woolcott Research – Market Research
Retail Partners
MSRA Retail Partners offer support by promoting merchandise material or donating a percentage of product sales to MSRA
Royal Tag
Royal Tag is an online retailer of branded clothing and accessories. Visit www.royaltag.com.au and $1 from every purchase will be donated to MSRA.
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Opportunities
Please contact Mandy Lee, Development and Events Manager, to discuss opportunities to work together to solve the mystery of MS, via phone 02 9468 8390 or email.