Sunday, November 6, 2016
Race for the Cure THANK YOU for joining the Central and South Jersey Affiliate in the quest for a world without breast cancer. Whether you are a rookie or a returning Team Captain, YOU are an important part of this event! By taking action and forming your team, YOU are supporting the Komen mission with your talent, time and resources.
1 small thought turns into 1 word, which turns into one action, which affects 1 life, 1 community, 1 country and 1 world.
Friday, April 1 RACE REGISTRATION OPENS Form a team/bring back your team and start recruiting and fundraising today! komencsnj.org/race
Thursday, May 12 KOMEN NIGHT AT TRENTONTHUNDER
April 1-November 6 “SELFIE CONTEST” Make a “self-donation” of $50 or more and be entered to win 50,000 AA Miles
October 1-31 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October 29 & 30 November 4 & 5 T-SHIRT/BIB/TEAM PACKET PICKUP at Meridian Health Village
Sunday, November 6 RACE DAY! Six Flags Great Adventure
eamwork - A team allows for the opportunity to volunteer talent, time, and resources together to make a difference in their community. Support community involvement and join in the fight against breast cancer by creating a team that will strive to success! ducation - As a team, you motivate each other to learn about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. You encourage each other to learn about your personal risk and encourage yearly mammograms. Most importantly, you remind each other of Komen and its mission - to end breast cancer forever. wards - Make your ultimate fundraising goal to go above and beyond! Strive to build the largest team, where every member participates and fundraises. Annual prizes are given out to teams that stand out! otivation - Continue to encourage not only your teammates but also your community to advocate for strong breast cancer public policy. Motivate each other to give your best efforts to reach team goals! Remember, every donation is one step closer to finding a cure!
____ Recruit team members and motivate them to support the Race. Each team must comprise of 10 or more registered participants. Members should officially register as a Runner, Walker, or Sleep In for the Cure participant online. ____ Be the main point of contact for your team members. ____ Pick up and distribute your team members’ bibs and shirts prior to the Race. (Pick-up dates and locations are below.) ____ Select a meeting spot and time for your team on Race day. ____ Coach and motivate team members for success! Once your team members are registered hold a rally in your conference room or living room to help generate excitement and educate them on what being a part of the Race for the Cure means. ____ Make sure any survivors who are planning to walk or run on November 6 register as a survivor. They will receive a special bib which will allow them and one co-survivor to enter the Survivor Tent. There they will enjoy breakfast, pick up their pink survivor shirt and can participate in the Survivor Procession, if they choose to do so. ____ Communicate with your teammates throughout the Race campaign to make them aware of your team’s progress, let them know about deadlines and the Race Day schedule of events. ____ Don’t forget matching gifts! Many companies have a Matching Gift Program which can sometimes double the original donation. Be sure to ask all of your donors! ____ Enjoy the day! The Race for the Cure is meant to be a fun and meaningful day for all to support breast cancer awareness and research! Rally up your team member Pre-Race—consider TEAM
TAILGATE!
Your Support Can Help Us Provide
$100 — Round trip transportation for 4 women to screening appointments $250— Mammograms for 2 uninsured women $500— Specialized follow-up care for 2 uninsured women
Hold a garage sale. Ask friends and neighbors to participate in donating items for sale. Make signs that indicate that the proceeds are going to Komen CSNJ!
Host a fundraising house party. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. Share your experiences, passion, and reasons for fundraising, then ask them to support you.
Host a game night with any of your favorite games (Monopoly, Scrabble, Poker, Bingo, Trivial Pursuit, etc.). Serve food and drinks. Ask for a suggested donation at the door. Contact the editor of your local newspaper or your company newsletter, to cover an interview about your team and include a request for support. Be sure to include instructions on how to donate to your team! Host a bake sale. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to show off their cooking talents and donate treats for a bake sale! Host the event at work, in your neighborhood, your local market or church! Organize a car wash. Consider selling presale tickets for your car wash so you have an idea of how many people will come to your car wash. If they never show up at least you still have the donation!