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Michael Klinakis

It must be the season for car shows, because for the second time in two months, car enthusiasts have banded together to raise an amazing $12,630 for MS Research.   Not only was this an opportunity for rev-heads to show off their pride and joy, crowds also streamed through the gates to purchase raffle tickets, enjoy […]

09 August, 2023
Michael Klinakis

The first Motor Show for MS went off with a flying start, with 200 classic cars on display alongside motorcycles, drag cars, rally cars, and even racing lawn mowers. Our wonderful fundraiser Jacqui Orford put together with the support of her community and is delighted with the result. The day raised an amazing $10,000!!! As […]

16 May, 2023
Michael Klinakis

Jacqui Orford is one of our fantastic supporters. After two years of planning, she has managed to find a way to use her passion for classic cars and to support MS. With amazing sponsorship from generous local businesses, the Motor Show for Multiple Sclerosis is set to be a day to remember.   Jacqui has been […]

04 April, 2023
Ben Pritchard

One of our beloved Hobart supporters, 76-year-old Gillian Barnard has been recognised for her contribution and commitment to KGTMS. Gill is well known among the Hobart community for sitting out at Salamanca Market almost every day of the week, all day, for the past 23 years raising money for MS Australia. To acknowledge the hard […]

22 February, 2023
Ben Pritchard

INGREDIENTS METHOD

27 January, 2023
Tanja Voss

In 2022 we left lockdowns behind and started to get back into the swing of things, and our Kiss Goodbye to MS Community didn’t miss a beat. This year, community fundraisers raised an incredible $185,980, as well as over $3.5 million as part of The May 50K. Nearly 20,000 people took on The May 50K […]

07 December, 2022
Michael Klinakis

We are now in the last week of The May 50K, our virtual fitness challenge encouraging Australians to run or walk 50 kilometres or more, throughout the month of May to raise funds for life-changing MS research.   With over 19,000 people participating in The May 50K across all the states of Australia and over […]

23 May, 2022
Michael Klinakis

Please join the team in congratulating Raffaela Piskopos for her phenomenal effort to raise over $30,000 for Kiss Goodbye to MS. On a warm Sunday in March, Raffaela hosted almost 200 family members and friends at her home to enjoy a home-cooked meal, prepared by Raffaela (with help), a silent auction and other activities. All […]

14 April, 2022
Michael Klinakis

Get ready to leave your limits behind as you walk or run 50km to bring us closer to a cure for MS (multiple sclerosis). Moving 50kms in one month might sound like a challenge, but we’ve got ten tips to help you get ready over the next ten days. Start small. As the proverb goes, […]

14 April, 2022
Michael Klinakis

Take the fight for a cure international on our biggest challenge yet – the Kiss Goodbye to MS Tuscany Trek. This October, combine an international escape with a 100km trek across picturesque Tuscany and raise funds for MS research. Don’t be daunted by the 100km – you’ll be paired with expert guides who will help […]

13 April, 2022
Michael Klinakis

We simply couldn’t achieve a future free from MS without the incredible support from our event partner, Nuzest. Their commitment to The May 50K is forever changing the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis. Team Nuzest was outstanding in The May 50K last year – not only did they smash their fundraising goal ranking […]

13 April, 2022
Shannen Chia

The May 50K (as you may already know), is a virtual fitness challenge encouraging Australians to run or walk 50 kilometres throughout the month of May to raise funds for life-changing MS research. This year is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with some exciting features such as the extra distances of […]

10 March, 2022
Shannen Chia

Our lovely friends from Nuzest, Kiss Goodbye to MS’s official nutrition partner, have put together some top tips to get you ready to take on 2022! Author: Lauren Parchi (BHSc Nutritional Medicine) Welcome to 2022! Now that 2021 is behind us (including those lockdowns!), we can start to think about the opportunities a New Year […]

13 January, 2022
Shannen Chia

2021 has completely flown by, but what a magical ride it has been. Following a record-breaking 2020, YOU made 2021 another year that we’ll never forget. Your unwavering support and dedication to fulfil our shared dream of a world free from MS is truly inspiring.You aim higher  every year, working tirelessly to Kiss Goodbye to […]

14 December, 2021
Shannen Chia

ADRIANA CONDELLO 2021 marks 10 years since my diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. To mark this milestone, I undertook The May 50K for the third time, with a goal to run 100km and raise $10K for life-changing MS research. Together, we helped to make 2021 such a successful one, with $5.2 million raised for vital MS […]

08 November, 2021
Shannen Chia

Symptoms for people living with MS can include, but are not limited to, dizziness and balance problems, vision changes, loss of sensation in their limbs, fatigue, weakness, and pain. When symptoms present themselves, it can affect day-to-day activities and sometimes requires care and assistance from a loved one. This week is National Carers Week (10-16 […]

14 October, 2021
Shannen Chia

Every moment, every sensation, every symptom that leads to an MS diagnosis is crucial. For Sarah, there’s one moment that stands out. First, let’s rewind back to early September 2015. Sarah was on a trip around USA and experienced pins-and-needles like tingles in her feet. The tingles progressively spread up Sarah’s legs, arms and eventually […]

08 October, 2021
Shannen Chia

It’s been almost two months since Catherine’s life changed completely as she knew it, when she was diagnosed with MS. Catherine’s diagnosis came as a massive shock to her and her family, and – just like many others who have been in the same situation, was an “incredibly emotional” time for everyone. “As a kid […]

06 September, 2021
Shannen Chia

A bundle of positivity and a heart of gold – that’s Melissa Quirk in a nutshell. 🤗☀️ Melissa is one of our Kiss Goodbye to MS’ Ambassadors and has been invaluable to the movement since 2016. Over the years, she has gone above and beyond to support vital MS research by organising and taking part […]

06 August, 2021
Shannen Chia

This September, our adventurous team of Kiss Goodbye to MS supporters will be setting off to explore the world’s largest sand island located in Queensland – Fraser Island. 😍🏝️🌦️ Margaret Schubert is one of the eager adventurers taking part. She will be trekking 50km over FIVE DAYS across the beautiful Fraser Island, to help raise vital funds for life-changing […]

14 July, 2021
Shannen Chia

This year marked the third year of MS Research Australia’s national fundraising campaign, The May 50K, raising important funds for MS research to Kiss Goodbye to MS. The May 50K is a virtual fitness and fundraising movement, challenging Australians and the MS community to run or walk 50 kilometres throughout May, whilst raising funds to […]

15 June, 2021
Shannen Chia

Whilst we typically connect an anniversary to a joyous occasion, receiving the life-changing diagnosis of MS and reflecting on the challenges that the disease can bring, completely changes this narrative. For Adriana Condello, one of our Kiss Goodbye to MS Ambassadors, 2021 marks her 10-year anniversary since she was told she had MS at only […]

15 June, 2021
Shannen Chia

An MS diagnosis at any age can be life changing. Whilst the average age of diagnosis is between 20-40 years old, children and teenagers can also develop MS – with some as young as two years old. 😧 It is thought that up to 10% of people living with MS either experience their first symptoms […]

15 June, 2021
Shannen Chia

Everyone confronts the adversities they face in life in a different way. Claudia is tackling her recent MS diagnosis the only way she knows how – by taking on The May 50K and accelerating research into MS! 🤩💪🏻 But first, let us tell you a little more about Claudia… In February this year, Claudia visited the […]

01 April, 2021
Shannen Chia

Meet Catherine – one of our Kiss Goodbye to MS legends who never ceases to amaze us. Catherine has been part of the ‘Kiss’ fam for several years now and is always up to support life-changing MS research in any way she can. Including being one of our fabulous models for The May 50K – […]

30 March, 2021
Shannen Chia

After working from home for the majority of 2020, most of us had to settle for virtual catch ups with colleagues rather than a quick chat in the kitchen or going on a walk at lunch. So, keeping workplace morale high in 2021 is more important than ever, and The May 50K is the perfect […]

30 March, 2021
Shannen Chia

You’ve recently met our newest Kiss Goodbye to MS Ambassador, Monique Bolland – our all-round boss lady with the winning smile! If you haven’t, or just want to read her inspirational story again, you can get to know her better here. Monique was diagnosed with MS at the age of 23, with pregnancy being the […]

28 January, 2021
Shannen Chia

Despite the hardships and challenges this year brought for all of us, you – our Kiss Goodbye to MS family, showed incredible resilience, determination and commitment to increasing the funds raised, and accelerating research into the prevention, better treatments and a cure for MS. We always like to dream big, but you like to dream […]

17 December, 2020
Shannen Chia

When faced with adversity such as COVID-19, our Kiss Goodbye to MS family is well and truly a resilient force to be reckoned with. One of our favourite examples – Joel Van Oosten. 🤗 Joel used the challenging time to set himself a positive goal to work towards to, by setting up his fundraiser ‘Fight […]

13 November, 2020
Shannen Chia

It’s crazy for me to think that it was only last year that I stood on a stage at the Kiss Goodbye to MS Launch Breakfast for The May 50K, and recounted my emotional journey with MS and pregnancy. I described the heartache I felt when, in a whirlwind relapse situation, I was put in […]

26 October, 2020
Shannen Chia

It’s true that not all heroes wear capes. Some ride a scooter decked out in Kiss Goodbye to MS gear like Gilli Barnard from Tassie! 🦸🏻‍♀️ 💪 If you’re not familiar with Gilli, then get ready to be amazed. Gilli has been supporting MS Research Australia since its inception over 16 years ago and started […]

30 September, 2020
Shannen Chia

We all love a good challenge. And what a challenge it is indeed to run 14.1km each day for 100 days – that’s the equivalent of completing the City2Surf each day for over three months! 😱 Mark Turner, one of our Kiss Goodbye to MS fundraisers took on this huge challenge to raise funds for life-changing MS […]

14 September, 2020
Shannen Chia

At the age of 14, all that a young teenager should have to worry about is what mischief they get up to next. For Miles, his entire world was turned upside down when his mother Elaine was diagnosed with MS. At the time, Miles and his family believed that MS was more of a chronic condition […]

21 August, 2020
Shannen Chia

The world may be in limbo, but we certainly won’t stop raising funds for MS research. The ‘virus-that-shall-not-be-named’ completely turned our lives upside down, and we’ve all had to learn to adjust to our new norm. Who would have guessed that 2020 would have turned out the way it has? Not us! Right now we’re […]

06 August, 2020
Shannen Chia

If you could find Monique Bolland in the dictionary, you would find ‘entrepreneur, mother, designer and all-round boss lady’ next to her name. 💪 Monique wears many hats in life and lives with MS. Diagnosed 15 years ago at only 23 years old, Monique recalls her earliest symptoms occurring about a year before her official […]

04 August, 2020
Shannen Chia

You helped us raise a record-breaking $6.6 million for life-changing MS research! This year marked the much anticipated second year of MS Research Australia’s community fundraising initiative, The May 50K – a virtual fitness and fundraising challenge, encouraging Australians to walk or run 50km whilst raising funds for life-changing MS research. 2020 was off to a difficult start […]

25 June, 2020
Shannen Chia

For most of us, shaving our head is something we’d never consider…but Kelly always liked the idea of shaving her head. However, she never thought she would commit to the bold move, as she loved her long blonde hair too much. Fast forward to March 2020, Kelly finally made the decision to do it and […]

02 April, 2020
Shannen Chia

🎆🎉$2.5 million raised for MS research! 🎉🎆 Looking back on what has been the biggest year for Kiss Goodbye to MS ever, let’s take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate your endless passion, determination and enthusiasm to raise life-changing funds for multiple sclerosis research – you have swept us off our feet! Your incredibly hard work […]

12 December, 2019
Tanja Voss

This year, our team of dedicated Kiss Goodbye to MS supporters faced one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites – the Great Wall of China. The team, many of who live with MS themselves, travelled from different parts of the globe – Australia, New Zealand, the USA, England and Singapore to tackle this challenge, all in […]

05 November, 2019
Tanja Voss

Tuscany…one of the most enchanting places in the world. The name conjures up romantic images of the Italian countryside, cypress trees, cream-coloured villas, red wine and great food. A place that’s definitely one for the bucket list…, even for Kiss Goodbye to MS! So, Kiss Goodbye to MS is taking on Tuscany in 2020! Join […]

31 October, 2019
Tanja Voss

Yes we agree, it’s tough to keep up with Facebook. Sometimes it feels like Zuckerberg announces a new functionality every week… So, let’s take a closer look at our absolute favourite function – the Facebook fundraiser! Our Kiss Goodbye to MS supporter Hannah made use of the new function and loved the easy set up […]

10 October, 2019
Tanja Voss

You may know Bonnie Gillies as our trusted Oz Beauty Expert, our go-to for everything hair, make-up and well-being! Bonnie is a true beauty and health addict. Being passionate about educating and helping her community, Bonnie became an official Kiss Goodbye to MS Ambassador this year to help raise awareness for the need of MS […]

14 August, 2019
Tanja Voss

After giving birth to their two beautiful children, Belinda’s body never quite felt the same again. It wasn’t until 2015, when she went to hospital after experiencing ‘foot drop’, a common symptom of MS where people living with MS lose the feeling in their foot, affecting their ability to walk and risk of falling. Belinda […]

08 July, 2019
Tanja Voss

Multiple sclerosis is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20-40, usually in the prime of people’s lives. As you know, this can have a major impact on many important life stages and experiences, such as raising a family, building and sustaining a career, earning an income to support a family or simply being an […]

30 June, 2019
Tanja Voss

This year we launched The May 50K, a new fundraising initiative for Kiss Goodbye to MS. The May 50K has been developed to increase the funds raised for research into multiple sclerosis and fast track our way to Kiss Goodbye to MS. Up until last year, Kiss Goodbye to MS used to run as a […]

17 June, 2019
Tanja Voss

Marissa Fiacchi was one of the first people to get in touch with us when we introduced The May 50K. She couldn’t wait to register and get started! A week after the official launch of The May 50K, Marissa was already at the top of our fundraiser leader board and shouting her challenge from the […]

15 May, 2019
Tanja Voss

Every year, we always get super excited to launch our Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign. With our DIY campaign, it gives our wonderful fundraisers the opportunity to choose what they would like to do, to help raise awareness and funds for MS research. From bake sales, to super marathons to red lippies, they can get […]

27 March, 2019
Tanja Voss

It’s the time of year when loose ends are tied up and we start to look forward to new opportunities (after a well-deserved break of course!). Before we rush into the New Year, we want to look back on the year that was and reflect on the joys and highlights that made 2018 as amazing […]

18 December, 2018
Tanja Voss

An around the world trip with your friends?! Who wouldn’t love that? Four Aussie guys. aka. ‘The Lords of the Shoey’, set out on the ride of their lives on 14th July, all in the name of Kiss Goodbye to MS. Lachlan, Daniel, Cameron and Jasper are all old friends and always dreamed of doing […]

09 November, 2018
Tanja Voss

This past month in October, Kiss Goodbye to MS has had the pleasure of holding a stunning and exciting event, the ‘Kiss Goodbye to MS Secret Garden’. The Secret Garden event was a thank-you and fundraising event to acknowledge the wonderful MS community who regularly go above and beyond to raise money for vital research […]

31 October, 2018
Tanja Voss

Yes you read correctly, Kiss Goodbye to MS is taking on China! We are so excited to finally share this exciting adventure with you and we hope you can join us for the adventure of a lifetime in 2019! The Kiss Goodbye to MS Great Wall of China Trek 2019 is your chance to experience […]

11 September, 2018
Tanja Voss

City2Surf is easily one of our favourite events in the Kiss Goodbye to MS calendar, and this year didn’t disappoint. Blue skies and a cold wind created amazing but freezing conditions for this year’s 14km fun run, but this of course didn’t stop our brave Kiss Goodbye to MS community! Over 150 runners took on […]

27 August, 2018
Tanja Voss

After riding over 1015km on 29 bucking, bolting and sometimes completely stationery horses, our Ride for a Cure guys finally finished the Mongol Derby on Day 8, August 16th at 8:15am in equal ninth place! Imagine the feeling of finally making it to the final checkpoint – we are SO proud! In early August, our […]

18 August, 2018
Tanja Voss

Do you remember our superstar fundraiser Loz Hunt who held three movie nights over the years and whose best friend Tanya and husband Rohan climbed Mera Peak for Kiss Goodbye to MS last year? Yes? You’re the best! No? Let us jog your memory real fast. Loz has been part of our infamous MS Squad for […]

26 July, 2018
Tanja Voss

Teenage problems usually consist out of love sickness and deciding which career path is the right one – a MS diagnosis certainly isn’t on the radar! Our new Kiss Goodbye to MS Ambassador Jemma Barsby was diagnosed with MS at only 19 years old. Jemma grew up in a very sporty family who’s backyard cricket […]

23 July, 2018
Tanja Voss

Into the wilderness of the Mongolian terrain, through extremes of heat and cold, wild dogs and native wolves, dust and driving rain, there are many elements that make up the Mongol Derby. Known to be the longest and toughest horse race on earth, its unpredictable nature makes it a risk for those who dare to […]

19 July, 2018
Tanja Voss

Steeped in history, Britain’s first and best-known National Trail marches along the mountain tops amongst the rocky backbone of England and offers 268 miles of the finest upland walking in England. As England’s oldest, longest and most difficult National Trail, there are lots of gritstone moors, limestone pavement, peaty bogs and glaciated chasms. This wild […]

28 June, 2018
Tanja Voss

Marathon season is upon us. For those aspirants who strive to run their first or their 30th marathon race, the upcoming months call for longwinded training sessions. As beautiful as the Aussie summer time is, running a marathon during a hot summer’s day seems to be almost impossible. Thankfully, the cooler seasons bring a combination […]

26 June, 2018
Tanja Voss

Our annual Red Lab Coat Day was a roaring success, and as many will know, we decided to switch it up this year and do something different! Our Battle of the Labs contest was in full play and we had many creative labs across Australia get involved. This year our researchers created a video showcasing […]

31 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

Another year, a very special World MS Day for us at Kiss Goodbye to MS! This year the world dedicated the annual day to MS research, putting a spotlight on much needed MS research and our extraordinary MS researchers. On World MS Day we stop for a second to acknowledge and emphasise the importance of […]

30 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

“A tattoo is permanent – but MS doesn’t have to be”. This is what Jess Rudd and Renee Steenstra stood by to raise awareness and help raise funds for vital MS research. Jess and her best friend Renee, both passionate Kiss Goodbye to MS Ambassadors are fundraising for MS research by doing something a little […]

29 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

Adriana Condello was only 26 when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011. So many questions were rushing through her head. “Would I be able to walk? Or take care of myself?” But the one question that deemed her the most was whether she was able to have children. The thought of Adriana and […]

21 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

Imagine running a half marathon, 21km, up & down hill through Sydney’s CBD while pushing another person for the entire race – yep, crazy! Personal trainer Shaun and his client Donna decided to fulfil their shared dream and take on the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon together. Donna has been living with multiple sclerosis for […]

21 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

People living with multiple sclerosis put on their game face every single day. This May, we are challenging YOU to put on your best game face and help us raise awareness for vital MS research so that we can ultimately, Kiss Goodbye to MS. Around 25,600 Australians are living with MS, which makes up part […]

19 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

235KM. Uphill. 13 hour deadline. “My beautiful wife, Kitty, has MS. I’ve told her that if cycling around Australia could bring a cure, then I’d head off tomorrow”. And so he did! Peter took on one of the toughest one day events in Australian Cycling, tackling the 2018 Falls Creek 3 Peaks in the Australian […]

10 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

Dances, boats, raps and drawings, this year’s Red Lab Coat Day did not disappoint! It was an exciting start to the month as we launched Kiss Goodbye to MS on May 1st with our MS researchers across Australia celebrating our annual Red Lab Coat Day. The name of the day, says it all! Our researchers […]

09 May, 2018
Tanja Voss

The countdown is on – only one more week to go until the world will Kiss Goodbye to MS. We are so proud and excited to announce that our Aussie Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign is now being run in 15 countries across the world! This year Kiss Goodbye to MS aims to raise $1.5 […]

23 April, 2018
Tanja Voss

May is just around the corner and you know what that means – we need YOUR help! Do you love or know someone with MS? You always ask yourself how you can help and you wish you could do more? We’ve got the answer! There are actually many ways how you can get involved and […]

14 April, 2018
Tanja Voss

Here at Kiss Goodbye to MS we don’t think anyone ever needs a reason to have a holiday. But sometimes a ‘reason’ can help convince a hesitant hubby or fence sitting bestie. Well, you can thank us later because we have the perfect excuse! We have teamed up with the awesome guys at International Cruise!! […]

27 February, 2018
Tanja Voss

At MS Research Australia our mission is to accelerate research targeting prevention, better treatments and a cure for MS. Put simply, we exist to find the cure, and we won’t stop until we do. In 2017 Kiss Goodbye to MS raised a whooping $1,165,000 for MS Research Australia, which contributes to the overall funding that […]

26 February, 2018
Tanja Voss

One of the most common things we hear from people who have just been diagnosed with MS is fear. And it is not fear for themselves. It is fear for the ones they love. We find that more than anything people are more worried about how this disease will impact on the lives of their […]

14 February, 2018
Tanja Voss

The not-for-profit sector is facing increasing demands from the public around donation and funding transparency. Now more than ever MS supporters are asking exactly where their hard earned donated dollars are going. And why shouldn’t they? As the Kiss Goodbye to MS Campaign Manager, I’m proud that our supporters know we are raising funds exclusively […]

23 January, 2018
Tanja Voss

Page 1 of 365! OK technically it’s page 8 (or is it page 9?)… but you know how those early January days all kind of blend together?! Oh 2018 we are so glad to see you, but gosh you have a lot to live up to because 2017 was pretty freaking good. And my good we […]

08 January, 2018
Tanja Voss

In 2017 the Kiss Goodbye to MS community has raised a huge $1,150,000 for research into MS! Our Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign, which aims to bring hope to people living with MS, has become a passionate and driven community. We simply couldn’t fund the amount of MS research we do without the community support. Whether you have […]

12 December, 2017
Tanja Voss

Here are Kiss Goodbye to MS HQ we never do things by halves. In 2017 we have set ourselves a huge fundraising target, aiming to raise $1.25million for MS Research Australia. This is more than we have ever raised before, but we decided to go big in 2017 so that we could fund even more […]

20 November, 2017
Tanja Voss

In 1999, Sydney artist, Ana Corral-Kelly got the diagnosis of MS, following vision problems and fatigue. At the time she was only 30 years old. When MS threatened Ana and her family with darkness, she turned her focus to art. “My work is an expression of being positive, of love and energy,” said Ana. You […]

19 October, 2017
Tanja Voss

Ten years ago, Kristy Draper thought she knew exactly where her life was heading. She was 26, had a great group of friends, had travelled the world and had just started a new job she loved. After waking up one morning after a day at the Spring Racing Carnival, she thought nothing of the pins […]

19 October, 2017
Tanja Voss

When Lauren Hunt was diagnosed with MS it wasn’t just her world that shook. While Lauren came to terms with her diagnosis, her family and friends all went through the journey with her. For Lauren’s best friend Tanya Calder, it was a bit of shock to realise that her friend is not invincible. A few […]

18 October, 2017
Tanja Voss

Just when we start to think that we couldn’t love our Kiss Goodbye to MS community any more, you go and prove us wrong. Yes, we know, we say that a lot but hear us out on this one; it’s only September and you’ve already raised ONE MILLION DOLLARS for research into MS. This is […]

04 September, 2017
Tanja Voss

After the incredible honour of being named the 2017 NSW Telstra Business of the Year and Charity of the year, the MS Research Australia team was invited to attend the National #TelstraBizAwards! Held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, some of the most innovative and inspiring organisations across Australia gathered to celebrate […]

29 August, 2017
Tanja Voss

Here at Kiss Goodbye to MS we love any excuse to get all dressed up and celebrate with our amazing community and the Kiss Goodbye to MS Mystery Ball was the perfect opportunity to make this happen! Held at the impressive Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, the ball saw 200 guests from the Kiss Goodbye to […]

17 August, 2017
Tanja Voss

The Red Affair, one of our most iconic Kiss Goodbye to MS fundraising events, was back this July and it was our biggest and most successful to date! The stylish dinner, MC’d by the wonderful Sandra Sully, was hosted at the stunning China Doll restaurant in Woolloomooloo, and saw over 150 guests from the corporate […]

17 August, 2017
Tanja Voss

Here at Kiss Goodbye to MS, we’re always looking for new ways to raise funds for research into MS. So when an email from Nick Hooper popped up in our inbox a couple of months ago, we were very excited. Nick informed us that he was fundraising for Kiss Goodbye to MS by participating in […]

17 August, 2017
Tanja Voss

A few weeks ago, MS Research Australia attended the Telstra NSW Business Awards (you may have seen us share it all over our social media!). The Telstra Business Awards celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Australia’s best small and medium businesses and charities. Without going all Academy Awards cliché on you, we were genuinely honoured just […]

17 August, 2017
Tanja Voss

Over the past few months we have had several major fundraising events such the Teneriffe Festival, The Red Affair and The Mystery Ball. Collectively, these events have raised in excess of over $140,000 for research into MS. Today, we want to send a special shout-out to all of our amazing volunteers who generously donate their […]

15 August, 2017
Tanja Voss

Perfect weather? Check. Bondi beach? Check. Incredible Kiss Goodbye to MS runners? CHECK. Yes, the 2017 City2Surf definitely did not disappoint! On Sunday 13th August, over 70,000 people took part in one of the world’s largest fun runs – and of course, Kiss Goodbye to MS was there to soak up all the action and […]

15 August, 2017
Tanja Voss

Earlier this year Jillian Kingsford Smith phoned us, “I have a little fundraising idea”. We knew this one wouldn’t be small, because Jillian never really does anything on the small scale. Fast-forward 6 months and Jillian’s ‘small’ fundraising idea, was covering an entire building in a mosaic light show of people Kissing Goodbye to MS. […]

20 July, 2017
Tanja Voss

Nicole Jubber, who was diagnosed with MS in 2007 has been an active fundraiser for Kiss Goodbye to MS for many years and is committed to raising funds to accelerate research into MS. This June, Nic hosted not one, but two events for Kiss Goodbye to MS! Nic, who is regional Vice-President at Arbonne, an […]

07 July, 2017
Tanja Voss

Yep, it’s that time of year again where we ask you to get your running shoes out of the cupboard, buy yourself some awesome new active wear (did you know we sell amazing running singlets!) and register to race in a fun run near you for Kiss Goodbye to MS! Now we might not be […]

06 July, 2017
Tanja Voss

Well Brissie, we’ve got to hand it to you, you sure know how to host a festival! Saturday 1st July saw the streets shutdown and the stalls set up, ready to celebrate everything that makes the suburb of Teneriffe great – and believe us, there’s a LOT that makes this place buzz! Kiss Goodbye to […]

05 July, 2017
Tanja Voss

In 2017 Kiss Goodbye to MS have already raised $730,000 for research into MS and we are on track to reach our target of $1.25 million. We are confident that by the end of this year, with your support, we will have raised a total of $5 million since the campaign began, and all for […]

28 June, 2017
Tanja Voss

Throughout May hundreds of people registered to fundraise for Kiss Goodbye to MS. Together we have already raised over $672,000 for Kiss Goodbye to MS, which is a new record for this time of year! There have been countless events held, 15,500 pics posted on social media and thousands of donations – and we are […]

20 June, 2017
Tanja Voss

Have you been hoping to volunteer for Kiss Goodbye to MS but all the events seem to be in Sydney or Melbourne? Well now’s your chance to get involved by volunteering to help us at the Teneriffe Festival! We’re looking for 25 lovely volunteers to help us out on 1st July. We need our amazing […]

16 June, 2017
Tanja Voss

Melbourne, you’re the sports capital of Australia – now it’s time to prove it! Make sure you sign up today to run for Kiss Goodbye to MS in Run Melbourne 2017. Whether you’re a running newbie or a seasoned race veteran, there’s a circuit for everyone. With 5km, 10km or a (gulp) 21.1km half marathon, […]

15 June, 2017
Tanja Voss

Running season is fast approaching once again, so it’s time for all you Sydney siders to get out those running shoes, stretch your legs and sign up to raise funds for Kiss Goodbye to MS in this year’s City2Surf! City2Surf is Sydney’s most iconic race, with tens of thousands of runners taking part each year. […]

15 June, 2017
Tanja Voss

World MS Day: we hyped it up. We spread the word. We reminded you…Every. Single. Week.  And BOY did you guys deliver! World MS Day 2017 was HUGE and we are so thankful to everyone who got involved. Across the globe, thousands of supporters raised awareness and funds for MS. Together we got the world […]

13 June, 2017
Tanja Voss

Last week we told you about the fantastic Brokenwood Wines fundraising weekend, organised by the wonderful Fraiah McDonald. Fraiah was diagnosed with MS three years ago when she was just 24 years old. Inspired to fight after her diagnosis, Fraiah is a dedicated Kiss Goodbye to MS fundraiser. This is her story. As with many […]

26 May, 2017
Tanja Voss

As if we needed another reason to love Brokenwood Wines (a bottle of ‘Cricket Pitch’ anyone?), they’ve just given us one more. The wonderful sommeliers at the Brokenwood Winery in the Hunter Valley recently hosted a weekend of fundraising in support of Kiss Goodbye to MS this May. Throughout the 6th and 7th May, the […]

19 May, 2017
Tanja Voss

For Kiss Goodbye to MS ambassador Sara Donaldson, the cause is close to her heart. During a family holiday over ten years ago, Sara’s mum woke up one morning and knew something wasn’t right. At the time, the dominant emotion was confusion. After six months, several trips to the doctors and lots of to-ing and […]

17 May, 2017
Tanja Voss

Vogue are known for collaborating with some of the biggest names in the biz: Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kiss Goodbye to MS – yep, you read that right! Okay, so we didn’t make the cover (we were just pipped to the post by Teresa Palmer this time) but Kiss Goodbye to MS is […]

17 May, 2017