Christmas Lights for MS

Christmas Lights for MS

Welcome. We are raising much needed funds and awareness for MS through our Christmas light displays.

12/02/2024

Lakespeare hosts FREE annual Shakespeare shows right here in Tuggeranong! This years play is Henry V with a rugby twist. Will you be cheering for England of France?

Register below for their two Tuggeranong shows, it'll be a great event for family and friends.

Tuggeranong Town Park, Friday 23 February 6:30pm
Viking Park, Wanniassa, Sunday 25 February 6:00pm

https://www.lakespeare.com/

09/01/2024

A phenomenal amount of $35,783.49 was the total fundraised amount through Christmas Lights for MS over December 2023!

The most enormous thank you for the generosity of everyone who visited and donated. Thank you to our lovely neighbours for their patience during the festive season.

All funds raised will go a long way to support those living with MS while the search for a cure continues.

MS Australia
MS Plus
ABC Canberra
The Canberra Times
Hit104.7
Mix 106.3 Canberra

30/12/2023

Congratulations to all of our 2023 Christmas Raffle winners! All of the winners have now been contacted. The raffle was a massive success once again with over 2,500 tickets sold. We will have a final total of all funds raised for MS Shortly. ❤️🎄🎅🏼

1st Prize: Donna S
2nd Prize: Kathy L
3rd Prize: Kylie W
4th Prize: Jennifer F
5th Prize: Chris B
6th Prize: Pauline M
7th Prize: Selina S
8th Prize: David & Anne H
9th Prize: Norma R
10th Prize: Hayley B
11th Prize: Anne H
12th Prize: Rowena H
13th Prize: Steph E
14th Prize: Lisa R
15th Prize: Sarah M

christmaslightsforms | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree 28/12/2023

Christmas has passed but the displays are still on for a few more nights. If you haven’t already, swing past and have a look. We are also very close to hitting a massive fundraising milestone so any donations are greatly appreaciated. They can be made via the link below.

christmaslightsforms | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Thanks for your support! Use the below links to help us raise funds for MS.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas! We hope you all have a lovely day surrounded by family and friends.

We would like to thank everyone for their support this year. It was a massive success once again. Photos of last night to come soon. ❤️🎄🎅🏼

2023 Christmas Raffle 24/12/2023

One day to go! Don’t miss out on getting your raffle tickets.

There’s $2,500 worth of brilliant prizes up for grabs. 100% of the raffle proceeds will go to Multiple Sclerosis (MS Plus).

Check out the prizes below and get your tickets today!

https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=u7eem&sref=8xkcs75c&fbclid=IwAR1KcunHFKkyWSiP5luRDJ1lFpFUJh4OhjxyvRTcjsYx7BEpUSDfSmzeiZE_aem_Af5HzMtS1EpdSpVmGKBHWdaCCeCv8OJEplNrlRo4EHvmqoceafbeIq3H-kAjt8F-vxM

2023 Christmas Raffle Ben and James in support of Christmas Lights for MS - 2023 Christmas Raffle. Drawn on: Tuesday, 26 December 2023. Sponsors: Sponsors: The Walking Clinic, McInt

23/12/2023

Come say Hi! Selling from now with all funds raised going to MS!

Head to Canberra airport Bunnings today Christmas Lights for MS are cooking up a feed. All proceeds go to there charity.

As you can see they fed me well 🤣

22/12/2023

We’re cooking the best snags in town. Come say hello and support a great cause. You’ll find us at Bunnings Canberra Airport today and tomorrow. 🎄🎅🏼

22/12/2023

Come on down to Bunnings Canberra Airport on Saturday, 23 December and Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December. We will be hosting their BBQ fundraisers over the weekend with all money raised going to MS. Show your support by grabbing a snag and drink! 🎄🎅🏼❤️�
Spread the word, we’ll be cooking the best snags in town! 😋

Photos from Christmas Lights for MS's post 22/12/2023

Let’s play a game of Christmas Lights for MS bingo!
Have you seen B1 and B2 at each display?
Have you found R2D2 and his mate C3PO?
Come and visit us in Ruthven and Stacy St, Gowrie to see what you might be able to find!

Photos from Christmas Lights for MS's post 21/12/2023

Bring on the last weekend before Christmas! We can’t wait to see you at our displays in Stacy Street and Ruthven Street in Gowrie. We will be handing out lollies and playing Christmas music. You won’t want to miss this years stunning displays. 🎄❤️🎅🏼

Raffle tickets are still for sale and donations can be made online or at the displays. Follow this link for more information: www.linker.ee/christmaslightsforms

The wholesome beginning behind these Gowrie Christmas lights 19/12/2023

Thank you to The Canberra Times for sharing the wonderful lights in Gowrie. Under a week to go now! Come and visit us in Stacy and Ruthven Street in Gowrie. Whilst you’re here, visit Kay and Roger in Middleton Circuit and check out their wonderful Christmas Market supporting Cancer charities.

The wholesome beginning behind these Gowrie Christmas lights Three houses in Gowrie have teamed up to raise money for charity.

17/12/2023

Calling all Canberra Raiders fans!
Have you see that we are raffling off a match worn and signed Jarrod Croker jersey? Get your tickets today for the chance to win one awesome piece of memorabilia!
https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=u7eem&sref=sx5zav83

16/12/2023

Santa has arrived in Stacy Street, Gowrie! ❤️🎅🏼

15/12/2023

School holidays have started and the weather is looking brilliant! We can't wait to see you all in Stacy Street and Ruthven Street, Gowrie.
There will be Christmas music, lollies and lots of fun to be had. Donations can be made in person to MS or online here:
www.linktr.ee/christmaslightsforms

It's going to be busy from now until Christmas, please be patient and mindful of our neighbours and pedestrians visiting the displays. Please pull off the road as far as possible when parking and do not block driveways. Most importantly enjoy the displays and soak up the Christmas spirit!

Photos from Christmas Lights for MS's post 14/12/2023

Check out this awesome Display in Darley, Victoria!
Located on Manning Blvd, the large walk through display set over half an acre is sure to wow visitors.
They are fundraising for Christmas Lights for MS and you can visit them in person or make a donation online:
https://www.doitforms.org.au/fundraisers/kerriebessell/christmas-lights-for-ms

11/12/2023

How wonderful to have our local member, David Smith MP give us a shout out in Parliament. David has been a great supporter of our lights since the beginning.

10/12/2023

CBR Christmas bike has arrived!

10/12/2023

Tickets for our raffle are selling fast! Check out the $2.5k worth of prizes below. Get your tickets today! https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=u7eem&sref=8xkcs75c

* Private one hour sunset cruise for up to 20 people with Lake Burley Griffin Cruises
* Jarrod Croker match worn jersey signed by the Canberra Raiders team
* $250 Lanterne Rooms Asian Restaurant Voucher
* $250 Lanterne Rooms Asian Restaurant Voucher
* Mega Toy Hamper including games, toys, lollies and more!
* Round of golf with carts for 4 people at Murrumbidgee Country Club
* Blochaus bouldering pack including 1 month membership, chalk bottle, brush, tote bag and cap
* 4 tickets to SLAM Pro Wrestling's February event at Woden Southern Cross Club
* Sweets Treats Hamper from Smart Cookies
* Two people AXXE throwing or Breakr Room at AXXE/Breakr Canberra
* $100 Visa Gift Card
* $100 Three Mills Bakery Voucher
* Family Pass to Cockington Green Gardens
* Family Pass to the National Dinosaur Museum
* Wine tasting and Cheese platter for 2 people at Shaw Wines

The raffle is a preference raffle so you get to choose from the available prizes when you win.

08/12/2023

Update 9/12 - Both displays will be operational again tonight. Please come past and support us!

STORM UPDATE: Our Ruthven Street display will be turned off for the rest of the night due to damage caused by tonight’s storm. Stacy Street is on for now but this may change at short notice.

08/12/2023

The SLAM! Pro Wrestling League is Canberra's premiere sports and entertainment spectacle. SLAM! will return to the Woden Southern Cross Club on February 3rd 2024 and has donated 4 tickets to this event to the 2023 Christmas Lights for MS raffle! Get your tickets for the raffle here: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=u7eem&sref=8xkcs75c

Can't wait until February to see the high flying, body slamming action? The Slam Pro Wrestling League will be hosting its biggest event ever at the National Convention Centre on December 16th 2023! The perfect night out for all ages! Tickets for this event are available from just $15 at www.SLAMPROTIX.com.au or through TICKETEK!

07/12/2023

Thank you to ABC Canberra for sharing our story. The weather is looking great so please swing past and say hello, you can make a donation in person or buy raffle tickets online here: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=u7eem&sref=8xkcs75c

04/12/2023

Thank you to our wonderful 2024 sponsors! These businesses have made a donation to MS. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
The Walking Clinic
McIntyre Property
CRE Electrical and Data P/L
McDonald's Tuggeranong

03/12/2023

Congratulations to Rachel O who is our early bird prize winner! 🎉 There are still plenty more prizes to be won so get your tickets now before it's too late!🎅☃️🎄

https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=u7eem&sref=8xkcs75c

Photos from Christmas Lights for MS's post 02/12/2023

First night done ✅
Thank you to everyone who visited despite the unfavourable weather. We can’t wait to see you all over the next few weeks in Ruthven and Stacy Street, Gowrie.

30/11/2023

Last chance to enter before the early bird prize draw! Tickets bought in November are eligible for the early bird prize pack including 4 Dendy tickets, Christmas Wreath and 12 Deluxe Cupcakes from Smart Cookie CBR!

https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=u7eem&sref=8xkcs75c

2023 Christmas Raffle 27/11/2023

Have you got your raffle tickets yet?
Buy your tickets now for an extra chance to win!

Tickets bought in November are eligible for the early bird prize pack including 4 Dendy tickets, Christmas Wreath and 12 Deluxe Cupcakes from Smart Cookie CBR!

2023 Christmas Raffle Ben and James in support of Christmas Lights for MS - 2023 Christmas Raffle. Drawn on: Tuesday, 26 December 2023. Sponsors: Sponsors: The Walking Clinic, McInt

Photos from Canberra Cavalry's post 23/11/2023

We are the charity partner for the Canberra Cavalry this weekend. We will have a presence at the front gate all weekend collecting donations and selling raffle tickets. Pop past and say hello if you’re there! ⚾️ 🎅🏼

14/06/2023

194 days to go! 🎅🏼

Welcome to Christmas Lights for MS

Welcome to the Christmas Lights for MS page!

Our goal is to raise funds and increase awareness for Multiple Sclerosis while the search for a cure continues. During December you can find our displays at 2 locations, Stacy Street and Ruthven Street, Gowrie ACT. 100% of Donations go to supporting MS Australia and all of the wonderful work that they do everyday for people living with MS. Face the Challenges, Retain the dreams.

Why are we fundraising?

We are raising vital funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis. Ben’s Grandma was diagnosed with multiple Sclerosis some time ago and James has jumped on board to support the cause!

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