Run + Ride Guide SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 - msrunridefest.org.au #msrunridefest - MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival
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CONTENTS About the Event 2 CEO Welcome 3 The Difference You Make 4 What is Multiple Sclerosis? 5 Kiarah’s Story 6 Getting Your Fundraising Started 7 Ideas & Inspiration 8 Double Your Donations 9 MS Hero Program 10 The MS Melbourne Run Courses 11 The Ms Melbourne Family Courses 12 The MS Melbourne Cycle Courses 13 Your Support Crew 14 Meet your Fundraising Coach 15 About the event Welcome to one of Melbournes newest Fathers Day events on the calendar! You are now part of a generous and fun community of riders and runners supporting those living with MS. Together, over the 15 year history of the event, we have raised more than $5.7 million to support people living with multiple sclerosis. The MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival cycle We have plenty for the youngest group of course provides riders with the unique experience participants too with the return of the complimentary of riding over the West Gate Bridge, a rare family ride which take you through the famous experience for this Melbourne icon! Flemington Rose Gardens and through the renowned nursery, before looping back to the hype The MS Run + Ride Festival runners can choose of the Event Village past the Phar Lap Statue. If the from a Half Marathon, 10km and the 5km runs smaller members of your family prefer to lace up and which takes place on a picturesque course go then the newest event – the 1km kids dash – is soaking up the sights of Flemington Racecourse, designed with them in mind! Adults may participate Maribyrnong River and surrounding parklands. alongside their children where required. This new leafy course will be sure to rapidly gain notoriety on the running calendar! Thank you for becoming part of a thriving community getting active to Fight MS! 2 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690
WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK 2021 MELBOURNE RUN + RIDE TO FIGHT MS! I’m thrilled that you can join us as we return to the famous Flemington Racecourse. We trust you will enjoy the day, be it the unique who play a significant role supporting the delivery experience of cycling over the West Gate Bridge, of the event, and ensuring it is a memorable and usually closed to cyclists, or running around the safe day. Please take the time to say thanks and iconic Flemington Racecourse precinct. After give them a wave along the way. your ride or run we look forward to welcoming In this guide you will find all the key information you to the Event Village to celebrate your you need to get ready for your run or ride, and contribution in supporting Australians living some tips and tricks to boost your fundraising with multiple sclerosis. efforts. Enjoy the 2021 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Every week more than 10 Australians are Festival and thank you for joining as we Fight MS! diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and the John Blewonski average age of diagnosis is just 30 years old. Chief Executive Officer We are so grateful for your support. We must Multiple Sclerosis Limited also thank our incredible team of volunteers msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 3
The difference you make 1 in 3 Australians will be directly impacted by multiple sclerosis through a family member, friend or colleague. The uncertainty of what lies ahead after diagnosis can be a difficult experience, and that’s why we are here to make sure no one faces MS alone. Here’s how your support will make a difference: MS Connect – helpline & MS Advisor – personalised support centre advice & referrals This year, people with MS, their families More than 1,600 people with MS will and carers will reach out over 27,000 receive specialised advice from caring times to our free helpline MS Connect. nurses, occupational therapists and social workers through MS Advisor. MS employment Over 700 people will receive MS Education – employment support to help them stay in webinars & events their jobs or to find employment. Over 4,567 people will participate in MS Education webinars and events to better understand and live well MS. MS Peer Support group – connection & belonging Over 600 new people with MS and their NDIS support coordination loved ones will find social connection Around 1,500 people will seek through MS Peer Support groups, assistance with their NDIS plans. held online, in-person and by phone. Funding MS research Development of Providing funding to bring new MS Wellbeing Centres treatments closer to reality, investing Three state-of-the-art MS Wellbeing in repairing myelin damage, to restore Centres will be built in New South Wales function that has been lost for people and Victoria. The first is scheduled to with progressive forms of the disease. open in Lidcombe, NSW in 2023. It’s thanks to your support that this is possible. Thank you for making sure no one faces MS alone. 4 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690
So, what is multiple sclerosis? • Multiple sclerosis is the most •M ultiple sclerosis is a lifelong common neurological condition disease for which there is among young people. no known cure. • The average age of diagnosis •T hree out of four people is 30 years of age. living with multiple sclerosis are women. SYMPTOMS Extreme Blurred fatigue vision Dizziness Difficulty swallowing Multiple sclerosis Heat attacks the central and cold nervous system – the sensitivity brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Tremors Pain Altered sensation and libido Bladder and bowel dysfunction No two cases of multiple sclerosis are Tingling, identical. The visible numbness Loss of or pins and balance and and invisible symptoms needles coordination of multiple sclerosis vary from person to person. Difficulty walking msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 5
Kiarah’s story At 17, Kiarah was an athletic young woman, enjoying playing representative netball and immersed in the final year of high school. She felt initial symptoms of pins and needles that receiving her diagnosis Kiarah continues to started in her stomach and then continued down overcome the challenges that come with living to her legs. In addition, Kiarah had blurred vision, with the chronic neurological disease. difficulties with speech, memory, and extreme Kiarah is looking forward to once-again fatigue. When she could not feel her numb feet, participating in the MS Melbourne Run + Ride her GP sent her to the emergency department. Festival this September! “I hope to show up for The neurologist asked Kiarah to do one squat myself. I will just be happy to see people come – and she couldn’t. Kiarah was diagnosed with together in support of raising funds for people multiple sclerosis. living with MS”, she declares. Kiarah’s spoke with us two year ago and “After the support I received in 2019 I was described that “Multiple sclerosis is such a silent absolutely amazed. I would never have disease, so sometimes when I can’t speak or thought I would have that many people forget things, I just look silly.” behind me, cheering me on. And it is much Kiarah reflects on her journey so far “Life with more than (that), they were supporting a MS for myself has changed, in the sense of I have whole community of people who also have now lived with my MS diagnosis for four years, multiple sclerosis”. and I learn more about myself and MS every day.” Now with careful and precise fatigue management, fuelling her body with nutritious food and keeping active Kiarah is enjoying life and feels there is so much to do! “I am lucky enough to live in a very supportive environment where if I am struggling, I do have people that will help and support me where needed”, she acknowledges. Kiarah, along with over 100 family and friends, participated in the MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival in 2019 (formerly the MS Melbourne Cycle + Half Marathon) raising funds for people with MS. With a sense of optimism since 6 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690
Getting your LET’S SMASH OUR fundraising started $600,000 We hope you are getting excited for FUNDRAISING your MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival GOAL! to support Australians living with MS! With these top tips, you’re sure to reach your fundraising goal! Start here Set your $ goal and donate to yourself Share your Upload your photo story on your or an avatar fundraising page Ask your Check out our msrunridefest.org.au/ employer about downloadable fundraising/ matched giving resources fundraising-tools Share on social media Send emails #msrunridefest Our favourite tip: @msrunridefest Lead the way and make the first donation to your fundraising page. Use the templates for email and social media on your fundraising page. msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 7
Ideas & inspiration We’re here to help! Maximise your efforts by implementing these easy ideas. BBQ Morning or Trivia night Dinner party afternoon tea Social media Virtual Fancy dress Sponsorship on challenge bake off challenge your team shirts For more guidance on hosting a fundraiser visit our website: msrunridefest.org.au/ fundraising/ideas-inspiration After work Raffle or silent drinks auction 8 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690
Double your donations – with matched giving! Ask your employer today! Many companies have a matched funding program and will match ‘dollar for dollar’ the amount you or your team fundraise for charity. FIND OUT IF YOUR WORKPLACE HAS Share this with your employer: A POLICY FOR MATCHED GIVING https://youtu.be/bU6T7vqBWqQ Your Human Resources Department will know For matched funding our whether your company matches money raised company details are: by their employees or has a program that Multiple Sclerosis Limited, supports the charitable causes of its employees. ABN 66 004 942 287. HOW TO ASK YOUR WORKPLACE OTHER OPTIONS The most engaging way to ask is to do so in If your company does not have formal matched person. If that’s not possible, send an email. funding, they may support you in other ways Have a document detailing the event, your such as covering your registration fee or enable request and the benefits to the company the team to purchase a custom team kit. We of supporting your team. Tell HR about the can help you create a custom team t-shirt, just distance of the event, the number of members reach out. in your team and what you hope to achieve. Contact us for any support you need, including We have a great video from an MS Ambassador a letter to confirm our charitable status, to share with your work – include the link below tax-deductible receipts or a letter of thanks. in your email! msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 9
MS HERO PROGRAM Smash your fundraising goals and make an even bigger difference for those living with multiple sclerosis by becoming a 2021 MS Hero! The biggest reward for fundraising is knowing you are helping people living with multiple sclerosis. However, we would like to celebrate your efforts and thank you by providing the following rewards. Your name will also be up in lights, on our MS Hero Wall on the website and at the Event Village. RUBY MS HERO Raise $10,000 or more to become a Ruby MS Hero and receive an exclusive 2021 Ruby MS Hero soft shell outer layer. GOLD MS HERO Raise $5,000 or more to become a Gold MS Hero and receive a limited edition 2021 Gold MS Hero warm-up layer. SILVER MS HERO Raise $2,500 or more to become a Silver MS Hero and receive a limited edition 2021 Silver MS Hero warm-up layer. BRONZE MS HERO Raise $1,000 or more to become a Bronze MS Hero and receive a limited edition 2021 Bronze MS Hero warm-up layer. SAPPHIRE MS HERO Raise $500 or more to become a Sapphire MS Hero and receive a limited edition 2021 Sapphire MS Hero t-shirt. EMERALD MS HERO Welcome to the MS Hero Club! Raise $250 or more to become an Emerald MS Hero and receive an MS Hero buff to keep you warm in winter, and cool in summer. For full details MS Hero rewards, visit our website: msrunridefest.org.au/rewards 10 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690
Run courses 21km (2 Laps) Half Marathon Course EP SO M RD MEMBERS DRIVE REPEAT LAP FLEMIN GTON AT THIS POINT DRIVE ENTRY START FLEMINGTON DRIVE GATE FINISH VICTORIA RACECOURSE RD DR RACING CLUB SE OU HEAD OFFICE FLEMINGTON TEH RACECOURSE GA R OU EP TRAIN STATION ARB GA SO SE E Y RO FAM HW M TE OF RD LK S HO WA CE US PHAR LAP IN MOUNTING PR ED STATUE YARD RD R MELBOURNE EVENT VILLAGE ZOO LD FIE THE WETLANDS, FLEMINGTON ITH THE HILL SM STAND OST GP NIN WIN FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE Y HW S CE ELMS IN TRACKSIDE PR FOOTSCRAY PARK MAR IBYR NON GR IVER RIVERSIDE PARK 10km Run Course EP SO M RD MEMBERS DRIVE FLEMIN GTON DRIVE ENTRY START USE DR FLEMINGTON HO DRIVE GATE G ATE FINISH VICTORIA RACECOURSE RD FLEMINGTON RACING CLUB RACECOURSE HEAD OFFICE TRAIN STATION R OU EP ARB GA SO OSE FAM E Y R HW M TE OF RD S HO W ALK CE PHAR LAP US MOUNTING IN STATUE PR E YARD DR MELBOURNE RD EVENT VILLAGE ZOO LD FIE THE WETLANDS, FLEMINGTON ITH THE HILL SM STAND OST GP NIN WIN FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE Y HW S CE ELMS IN TRACKSIDE PR FOOTSCRAY PARK MAR IBYR NON GR IVER RIVERSIDE PARK Parking Information Toilets Water Food First Aid Entertainment msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 11
Run courses cont’d 5km Run Course V2 with the heading on the top right saying ‘Family Ride’ and MEM MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS BER EP SD RIVE SO M FLEM INGTO RD N DR IVE THE NUSERY EDINBUR GH ST ENCLOSURE START FINISH FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE TRAIN STATION map. R RACECOURS BOU E E RD E AR ROS OF FAM PHAR LAP WALK STATUE EP SO GA M TEH RD OU EVENT VILLAGE Y SE THE WETLANDS, FLEMINGTON HW S DR THE HILL CE STAND IN PR WINNING POST FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE Y RD WA D NS IEL MA ITHF CK O / SM ST Y HW S CE IN PR MA RIB YR NO NG RIV ER Family courses 2.5km Family Ride & 1km Kids Dash MEM BER SD RIVE MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS FLEM INGT ON D RIVE EP SO THE M NUSERY RD ENCLOSURE FLEMINGTON START RACECOURSE TRAIN STATION FINISH R BOU E E AR M ROS K OF FA PHAR LAP WAL EVENT VILLAGE STATUE THE WETLANDS, FLEMINGTON GA BART TEH CUMMINGS OU THE STATUE 2.5km Family Ride SE THE MEMBERS STAND DR GRANDSTAND 1km Kids Dash FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE Parking Information Toilets Water Food First Aid Entertainment 12 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690
Cycle courses 50km Cycle Course ROYAL PDE ST START LYGON ST RATHDOWNE FLEMINGTON FINISH EVENT VILLAGE ZOO MELBOURNE RACECOURSE EP THE WETLANDS, FLEMINGTON SO M Maribyrnong River ROYAL PDE RD FL EM MACAULEY RD RD IN ON RD GT G KENSINGTON TO IN D IEL FOOTSCRAY NS N KE DYNON F RD ITH RD ELIZ NAP IER ST SM ABE BUCKLY ST TH E ST VICTORIA ST ST HYD FOOTSCRAY RD ST EXH OBE WU WEST LA TR MELBOURNE IBIT R MELBOURNE UN DR ION ST REST SITE YARRAVILLE NDS T KING SS HWY KLA DJ STONEY CREEK RESERVE BRIDGE DER WHITEHALL ST DOC RD CES YARRAVILLE FLIN ER Yarra River FEDERATION PRIN ST IW FRANCIS SQUARE ST DOCKLANDS AY W GATE FWY R ST SOUTH RICHMOND LORIME PORT WHARF MELBOURNE AL WEST GATE BRIDGE ST KLIDA RD EX IN GL AN ES DR RD ST A AV BY AN E HUDSON S RD RM FER MO BLACKS N RD NO HAWS STOW RAR RAY RD M WILLIA GR DOMAIN AD W GATE FWY MILLERS RD PDE AH RD S ST WILLIAMSTOWN ST ST AM ON ST THE BLVD CHAPEL AC LAS TOORAK ST Y BE RD BA MASON DOUG ST RD ALBERT PARK D MALVERN MS RD F ER RD CH R KE ME ST KILDA AM WILLIA LB PIO REST SITE PORT MELBOURNE BE TH AC O WEST HIGH ST N ON UR ST E SANDRIDGE LIFE SAVING CLUB SF KOR ST IEL NE ORO RA DP ND RD IT C DE CA REE NT HOBSONS BAY KR D E RB UR ALBERT ST Y FERGUSO ALMA RD RD N ST REST SITE WILLIAMSTOWN RJ LONG RESERVE NB. Cycle course correct at time of print and subject to change. Visit msrunridefest.org.au for most up to date information 30km Cycle Course ROYAL PDE START NE ST LYGON ST RATHDOW FLEMINGTON FINISH EVENT VILLAGE ZOO MELBOURNE RACECOURSE EP THE WETLANDS, FLEMINGTON S OM Maribyrnong River ROYAL PDE RD FL E MACAULEY M RD RD IN ON D GT GT DR IN KENSINGTON FOOTSCRAY ON L NS FIE KE DYNON RD ITH RD ELIZ NAP SM IER S ABE BUCKLY T ST TH E ST VICTORIA ST S T FOOTSCRAY HYD RD ST EXH OBE WU WEST LA T R MELBOURNE IBIT RU MELBOURNE DR ION L ST REST SITE YARRAVILLE NDS ND T KING KLA SS HWY STONEY CREEK RESERVE BRIDGE DER ST DOC RD JE WHITEHAL CES YARRAVILLE Yarra River FLIN FEDERATION PRIN RI ST FRANCIS SQUARE WA ST DOCKLANDS SOUTH RICHMOND Y W GATE FWY ER ST LORIM PORT WHARF WEST GATE BRIDGE MELBOURNE AL ST KLIDA RD EX IN GL AN ES DR RD ST A AV BY AN E HUDSON S RD RM FER MILLERS RD MO BLACKS N RD NO HAWS STOW RAR RAY RD AM GR W GATE FWY WILLI DOMAIN AD E AH RD S ST WILLIAMSTOWN ST LAS PD ST AM ON ST THE BLVD CHAPEL AC TOORAK ST Y BE RD BA MASON DOUG ST REST SITE PORT MELBOURNE D R ALBERT PARK SANDRIDGE LIFE SAVING CLUB D MALVER S RD ER N RD CH RF KE ME WILLIAM AM LB PIO BE TH AC OU N E ON HIGH ST ST SF RN KOR ST IEL RA ER ORO ND PD D IT C Parking Information Toilets Water Food First Aid Entertainment Bike Repair CA E D REE N HOBSONS BAY K RD TE RB UR ALBERT ST Y FERGUS ALMA RD RD ON ST msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690 MS Melbourne ST RunKILDA + Ride Festival 2021 13 REST SITE WILLIAMSTOWN RJ LONG RESERVE WEST
Your support crew COURSE MARSHALS: road in no time (please remember to bring a card Over 80 amazing volunteer course marshals or cash with you, as there will be a small charge). provide directions and assistance along the ride OFFERS: and run courses. They will ensure you know exactly Our friends at Bicycle Superstore have kindly where to go and are a great source of motivation offered all participants, runners and riders, throughout the day. They’ll be there to guide you 10% off all listed prices instore and on their in their MS volunteer shirt and hat. Make sure you website. Discount is available instore and online give them a big wave and a smile as you pass. at bicyclesuperstore.com.au using the promo Without them, we couldn’t hold the event! code MS-CYCLE-21. REST SITE: ENSURE YOUR SAFETY WITH A BIKE CHECK: You’ll have plenty of help during the run and ride Have you checked your bike? Bicycle Superstore, from our helpful volunteers stationed at each Rest Official Bicycle Mechanic and Retailer want you to have Site. Volunteers are there to spur you on and lend a a safe ride and are offering all participants FREE bike helping hand. Make sure you take a break and grab safety check and discounted service to ensure your some water if you need. Even better, bring a water bike is ready for the day. But don’t leave it to the last bottle from home to fill along the way. We’ve got minute, spots book up quickly! If you can’t remember you covered, so all you need to do is get moving! the last time your bike was serviced it’s probably CLOAKROOM: due for one, you’ll be amazed at the difference it For a small donation, a cloakroom facility is available makes to have everything operating smoothly. at the Event Village. Our friendly volunteers will keep RIDE SWEEP BUS: your items safe in a secure marquee while you The Sweep Bus will follow the ride to offer assistance complete your run or ride, and have them ready to any rider who is having difficulty in completing their for you to collect upon your return. journey. Simply notify a volunteer at your nearest Rest MEDICAL SUPPORT: Site or turn your bike upside down in a prominent and First Aid support will be available at the Event safe position off the road. The team will then be able Village and at all Rest Sites along the ride and runs. to collect you and drop you off at the nearest train station, or Rest Site to assist your journey home. Ride support BIKE MECHANIC SUPPORT: If you’re riding, bike mechanical support can be found at all Rest Sites and at the Event Village, thanks to our Official Bicycle Mechanic and Retailer, Bicycle Superstore. You will also have the support of mobile bike mechanics along the course to assist you if you run into trouble. All bike mechanics will be stocked with spare tubes WWW.BICYCLESUPERSTORE.COM.AU and puncture repair kits to get you back on the 14 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 msrunridefest.org.au 1300 733 690
Meet Bec, your fundraising coach Your fundraising coach is here to help you succeed and reach your fundraising goal. Ask Bec about: • Personalised fundraising tips • Organising a fundraising activity • Motivating your team • Ordering a custom team jersey • Matched giving and much more! Be sure to contact Bec and the Supporter Engagement Team if you require any assistance. We also have a list of FAQs on the website. Bec – here to support your fundraising goals Phone: 1300 733 690 Email: events@ms.org.au Holistic in-home and community support 30 years’ experience Holistic in-home and community support 1 million support Holistic in-home and 30 years’ communityhours experience provided support every year 1 million support hours 30 years’ provided every year experience Qualified and friendly 1 million support staff Qualified and friendly staff WE PUT YOUR hours provided every year MOVEMENT Qualified and friendly staff FIRST. So you can too Leading Provider Aofleading care the Care in provider of Leading Provider in the community Community of Care in the Community 1300 303 770 REGISTERED LEADERS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS MEDICINE lifecare.com.au msrunridefest.org.au NDIS 1300 733 690 MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival 2021 15 www.ahcs.org.au PROVIDER
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