Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from the Overcoming MS charity. In each episode, your host Geoff Allix explores a different aspect of the Overcoming MS Program in greater depth by talking with experts and people with MS about health lifestyle changes. New episodes are published on Wednesdays and feature interviews with scientists, neurologists, fitness specialists, diet experts, stress reduction professionals. The podcast also features inspirational, real-life stories from people with multiple sclerosis following the Overcoming MS program, about the challenges and victories of managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
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Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from the Overcoming MS charity. In each episode, your host Geoff Allix explores a different aspect of the Overcoming MS Program in greater depth by talking with experts and people with MS about health lifestyle changes. New episodes are published on Wednesdays and feature interviews with scientists, neurologists, fitness specialists, diet experts, stress reduction professionals. The podcast also features inspirational, real-life stories from people with multiple sclerosis following the Overcoming MS program, about the challenges and victories of managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
Fundraising at Overcoming MS with Rob Carter | S7E11
Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis
31 minutes 54 seconds
5 months ago
Fundraising at Overcoming MS with Rob Carter | S7E11
In this inspiring episode of Living Well with MS, we're joined by Rob Carter, Head of Income Generation at Overcoming MS. With over two decades of experience in the not-for-profit world – including organisations like the MS Trust and Youth Music – Rob brings strategic insight, compassion, and a deeply personal connection to his work.
Rob sits down with CEO Alex Holden to explore the power of community fundraising – and how every challenge, skydive, cake sale, or regular gift fuels the future of Overcoming MS.
Whether you're already fundraising or simply curious, this episode is packed with practical ideas, powerful stories, and motivation to make a difference.
Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.
Topics and Timestamps:
01:44 Rob’s journey into fundraising and his personal connection to MS
06:29 Why fundraising is essential to the Overcoming MS mission
09:35 What is fundraising and how does it work?
14:45 Real life stories from independent Overcoming MS fundraisers
18:26 Big adventures: Overcoming MS organised challenge events
20:07 Fundraising for all: ideas beyond physical challenges
21:41 How to get in touch with the fundraising team
22:30 The huge impact of regular giving
25:42 Non-financial ways to support Overcoming MS
More info and links:
Donate to Overcoming MS
Sign up for Give as you Live
Sign up for Easy Fundraising
Join a fundraising event
Start your own fundraiser
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Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis
Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from the Overcoming MS charity. In each episode, your host Geoff Allix explores a different aspect of the Overcoming MS Program in greater depth by talking with experts and people with MS about health lifestyle changes. New episodes are published on Wednesdays and feature interviews with scientists, neurologists, fitness specialists, diet experts, stress reduction professionals. The podcast also features inspirational, real-life stories from people with multiple sclerosis following the Overcoming MS program, about the challenges and victories of managing symptoms through lifestyle modification.
