About the event

In response to the growing demand, MS Australia has launched The Novel Challenge - the MS Readathon for adults. The MS Readathon is an iconic children’s reading-based fundraiser, and is calling for literary-minded adults to join the fun and get involved too to raise much-needed funds for multiple sclerosis.

How does it work? Read as many books as you can in a 30 day period during July, August and September and get your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you.

Take up The Novel Challenge and register yourself – or, if you’re a member of a book-club, join as a team!

Here's how to get involved:

Register online
Simply register online and create your personal fundraising page.

Select a book challenge
You can either read your own books or click here and challenge yourself to read something different! Whether you already love reading or you just want to challenge yourself, see how far you can go!

Read for 30 days
Read during July, August and September. Choose one of these months and read for 30 days or read for all 3 months...it’s up to you! Don’t forget to keep track of how many books you have read!

Seek sponsorship from friends, family, and colleagues!
Getting sponsorship is not difficult! Send a personal email to everyone you know direct from your personal webpage, or click here for other great fundraising ideas- don't miss "how to raise $150 in 30 days"! Competitive? Track your fundraising progress on the leaderboard!

Send us your donations 
You have until the 30th of October to send us any cash, cheques or money orders that you have received. Download a final payment form here and post them in to us.