We Hopscotch 4 A MS Cure

We take recess seriously.

Hopping 4 A Cure is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that hosts the Recess Olympics, raising money and awareness for MS one hop at a time.

How the Games Began

The joke started on October 13th, 2010. High school juniors David Nassau and Gary Wexler "Suited Up" — a nod to their favorite TV show, How I Met Your Mother — and told their friends they were the first two Varsity Hopscotchers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. They made up rules on the spot. People were actually interested.

Three months later, they organized the first of what is now called the Recess Olympics, raising money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis in honor of David's father, who had been diagnosed with MS when David was in elementary school. That first event raised around $6,000.

That joke became a movement.

"David has only known a father with Multiple Sclerosis." - Marla Nassau, David's Mom

Scholarship awarded in each local chapter

Average age of scholarship recipient

Attendees (Olympians) per event

of events raised a net positive amount of money

What is MS?

Multiple Sclerosis is one of the most overlooked serious diseases in the country. It's a neurological condition of the central nervous system that complicates the lives of over 1 million people in the US. With 200 new cases diagnosed every week and no cure in sight, the need is real — and it's local.

RECESS OLYMPICS & EVENTS

Go for the gold and compete against friends, rival organizations, and community groups in classic recess events. Primary events include:

Hopscotch Tournaments (Speed, Endurance, Challenge & EXTREME)
Jump Rope & Double Dutch
Hula Hooping
Capture the Flag
Four Square
Kickball
And more!

Open to all ages and all abilities. EXTREME Hopscotch includes a division for wheelchair participants.

AREAS OF SUPPORT

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

We award Scholarships of up to $1,500 to Students who are diagnosed or affected by Multiple Sclerosis at the schools/universities we host events

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

From paying for a Caregiver/aid to assist the family or if a spouse takes off work to care-give and needs supplemental income, we provide financial support to those in need

ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH

With many chapters being located at universities, it’s much easier to directly fund those experimenting on the leading edge of medical advancement

Scholarship Recipients

Kayla V.

"My mom (Dx. when Kayla was 8) is my best friend. my number one supporter and is the strongest person that I know. She does not let anything hold her back and works hard to show my brother and I how we can achieve anything we put our minds to."

Michael B.

"Multiple Sclerosis forced me to grow into a much better person than I was before my diagnosis. I appreciate life, family, friends, and every part my existence so much more."

Casey G.

Casey’s mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis around 11 years ago when he was only 10 years old. Hopping 4 A Cure helped Casey and his family pay for his higher level education!

Javai B.

“Multiple Sclerosis taught me that if I can’t get to a goal to then find another path, not give up on the goal. Multiple Sclerosis has impacted my life by making me a different, and better, young woman.”