AZ Crush MS

The second annual wine tasting event was a great success and we thank everyone who attended and donated. We are now able to support even more people living with MS through our grant program. watch this space for the announcement of our next wine tasting event.

The wine world unites to crush Multiple Sclerosis!

Please join us to raise a glass in support of our Relief Fund grant program. This program provides financial support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis in our MS chapter. Living with MS is expensive and financial concerns are particularly stressful. For the MS community, stress is extremely harmful, so we relieve that stress when we can. The result is a healthier individual and family.

A portion of the proceeds are shared with the National MS Society to
fund groundbreaking research to help find a cure for MS.

Have fun and help raise money at our next wine tasting event.

Everyone is invited! Bring your friends and family, tell your neighbors
It will be a fun afternoon for a great cause.

People living with MS and their immediate family members will be admitted for $3.00 each.

Why it is important

Some of the money raised will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They are funding cutting-edge research to find a cure for MS. Here is an update on the progress that has been made and why money is so critically important right now to finish the job and end MS forever.

Watch this video to learn more.

Event Details

The location: The Creighton University Health & Sciences Ballroom and Terrace at 3100 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. 85012. The event date and time for 2027 are not yet set.

AZ Crush MS brings you the third annual wine tasting event. Building on the success of previous year’s events, we are pleased to announce that next year’s program will be expanded while maintaining the same general format. Many of the wineries that generously contributed their time and exceptional wines previously will be returning, along with several new participants. Please check back at a later date for a complete list to see if your preferred winery is included.

Guests will enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres throughout the event, and we are delighted to feature an engaging guest speaker.

A silent auction will offer an array of attractive prizes for winning bidders. The wine pull returns with an increased selection of bottles, including premium wines for your enjoyment. We encourage you to participate for a chance to win.

The 50/50 raffle will also return, allowing one fortunate attendee to leave with greater rewards—both financially and in cherished memories.

The Speaker

Have you ever met an Olympic gold medalist? Now is your chance. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the USA won gold in only 9 events. Ashley and her teammates brought back a gold medal in Freestyle Aerials, and she will bring her medal and her story to our event.

ASHLEY CALDWELL - Olympic Champion Freestyle Aerials Skier:

As an Olympic gold medalist, Ashley Caldwell speaks to her ability to set and achieve lofty goals, along the way serving as a pioneer for women and for her sport. As a 12-year-old in Virginia, Caldwell first saw freestyle aerials in 2006. Four years later, she was the youngest member of Team USA at 16. Her story revolves around pushing her own sport, and asking: 'Why can't women do as many flips and rotations as men?'

In a sport with big risks, she soared to new heights in search of big rewards. Her dedication to elevating her sport led her to attempt more difficult tricks than other women. The risk-reward quotient took a positive turn at Beijing in 2022 when she led teammates to gold in team aerials. In her career, she has four World Championship medals, including two gold. In 2017, she won gold, becoming the first woman to land a quadruple-twisting triple backflip. With two master's degrees, she now lives in Park City, Utah.

She will give a speech entitled "Strength through Adversity and Team: Lessons from an Olympic Journey" that will be educational, entertaining, and uplifting.

Want to see what she did to win gold? Watch this.

09212023-Ashley-Caldwell-Career-Highlights-v2.mp4Shared with Dropbox

The Venue

Our annual wine tasting event is now easier than ever to attend, thanks to its new central location at the Creighton University Health & Sciences Ballroom and Terrace, 3100 N. Central Avenue—just a few blocks north of Thomas Street. The ballroom is bright and welcoming, while the outdoor terrace offers a relaxing spot to enjoy wine with friends.

These facilities are entirely barrier-free and fully ADA-compliant. The event will be held on the first floor, with plenty of nearby parking available, including complimentary valet service (tips appreciated). Clean and accessible restrooms for those who need them are conveniently located close by.