Hello everyone,

2008 has been a fascinating year so far for the MS Readathon! A huge thank-you to parents, family, friends, and teachers of 2,456 children across the ACT and surrounding regions of Riverina, south-east and south-west NSW children (includes Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan and Wagga Wagga). Collectively, these children read more than 24,979 books to help make a difference to the lives of Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Sponsorship funds are still arriving and present figures put the ACT in a strong position. Over $188,000 has been raised to date and with funds still being processed, this figure is sure to climb. Nine-year old, Cameron Cox from O’Malley, ACT is the highest fundraiser in the Territory and also the 2nd highest fundraiser nationally reading 23 books and collecting $16,097.95 in sponsorship. Students at Radford College ensured their school was the highest fundraising school by reading 377 books and collecting more than $18,500 in sponsorship. Trinity Christian School in Wanniassa ACT had the highest number of participants who completed the program (46). Visit our list of top performers on- http://www.msreadathon.org.au/act/topperformers.asp

To find out more, visit our 2008 Wrap Up page, and to see what has been happening lately, visit our Latest News.

Do write in to us if you have found a unique way of fundraising, any stories about your fundraising this year and any special plans to help us celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2009. You can email at isen@ms.org.au or phone on 1300 677 323.

Indrani Sen

Contact your territory office
ACT Manager: Indrani Sen
Phone: 1300 677 323
Fax: (02) 62810817
E: isen@ms.org.au