How the MS Society inspired the creation of The Good Pour
In 1994, Marsha Horal, our co-founder's mom, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Not sure what to do or how to cope, she picked up the phone and called the National MS Society.
“I didn’t know what I was going to say. But an angel picked up the phone, and through that phone she just embraced me,” Marsha recalls. “She told me, it’s OK, it’s OK.”
The conversation that followed created a sense of comfort and control for Marsha. Many years later, the continued medical and emotional support provided by the MS Society inspired her son, Ray, and his wife, Giuliana Rossi, to establish The Good Pour as an innovative way to support nonprofits.
At The Good Pour, we believe there’s more to business than the bottom line. That’s why we give a portion of our profits to the charity of your choice. And it’s why we’re proud to align with the MS Society as our first national nonprofit partner — one of nearly 100 nonprofits that can be selected in the Good Pour app.
Beyond making a financial contribution, our team decided to take action in support of those affected by MS. We formed a team of over 30 friends and family and joined hundreds of other supporters in the Walk MS: Orlando 2023, a 1- and 3-mile walk around Orlando’s neighborhood of Baldwin Park. It was a moving event that raised funds for care and research, and raised hope that one day soon MS will be a thing of the past.
The MS Society is the leading national nonprofit organization that funds cutting-edge MS research, provides comprehensive healthcare services, and advocates for the rights of people with MS.
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable disease that affects the central nervous system. It is the most common neurological disease in young adults, and it can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, vision problems, numbness and difficulty walking. There is no cure for MS, but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
The Good Pour is proud to have the MS Society as a charity partner on our giving platform. Through our partnership, The Good Pour provides financial support for research, healthcare services and advocacy efforts. When shoppers select the MS Society as their charity of choice, we donate proceeds from their purchase to the national organization.
“It’s a dream come true to be able to support the organization that supported our family for so long,” said The Good Pour co-founder, Ray Horal. “I have seen firsthand what it means for a loved one to receive a lifechanging diagnosis like MS. The MS Society has been unwavering in its support for my mom and our family, and I’m looking forward to giving back so they can help others when they need it most.”
There are many ways to support the MS Society, and we’re proud to play a part in raising funds and awareness. To direct a portion of our profits to the MS Society, select them as your charity of choice in the Good Pour app. For more information about the organization, please visit the MS Society website.
