FEBRUARY 24, 2018 SUGAR MILL POND YOUNGSVILLE PINK OUT THE POND SURVIVOR CELEBRATION FUN RUN RACE CONCERT ACTIVITIES Acadiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen P.O. Box 51597 Lafayette, LA 70505 337.993.5745 1.855.315.1669 www.komenacadiana.org TEAMS PACKET 2018
WELCOME TEAM CAPTAIN! The mission of the Acadiana Affiliate Susan G. Komen is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering others, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find cures. Race for the Cure helps fund our mission! The day will include a 5k Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, tailgating, vendor expo, concert, survivor celebration, children s activities, and so much more! Celebrate with us and help save lives of those battling breast cancer. Thank you for your commitment to lead a team in the 2018 Race for the Cure. The TEAM CAPTAIN acts as the contact person, promotes participation, sets their fundraising goals, and assists their team members with their registration. Being a TEAM CAPTAIN is a great way to bring together a group of people to make a difference in our community. Think of the fun you can have as you plan, recruit team members, design team t-shirts, fundraise and celebrate at Race. Returning TEAM CAPTAINS we THANK YOU! Last year we witnessed how much your efforts made an impact. YOUR participation is a tribute to those whose journey has ended and those whose presence is an inspiration. Every step YOU take, every dollar YOU raise brings us closer to a future without breast cancer. Because YOU are taking those steps with a TEAM YOU RE increasing your impact. Please don t hesitate to call our office at 337.993.5745 if you have any questions or concerns. 75% 25%
TEAM CAPTAIN CHECKLIST REGISTER YOUR TEAM at www.komenacadiana.org/race and login to your Participant Center to customize your TEAM PAGE. RECRUIT friends and family to join your team by calling, writing, emailing and sharing on social media platforms. RALLY AND ENCOURAGE your team to set individual fundraising goals. Gather your team for motivational pep-rallies and discuss fundraising ideas. FUNDRAISE with your team with planned events to engage the community and spread awareness. (Check out fundraising tips & ideas on the next page.) CHECK YOUR EMAILS and read the monthly Race emails and inform your team members of new information. KNOW YOUR GET RISK SREENED KNOW YOUR NORMAL MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES IMPORTANT DATES: DECEMBER 1 st Online registration opens FEBRUARY 17 th Online registration closes FEBRUARY 20 th Deadline for Team Hangout registration FEBRUARY 23 rd Registration & packet pick-up Bring team donations to drop in the PINK BUCKET! FEBRUARY 24 th Race for the Cure MARCH 24 th Deadline for all fundraising donations
EVERY 2 MINUTES someone in is DIAGNOSED with BREAST CANCER. You are here because you want to fundraise for Komen Acadiana and support your community in the fight to eradicate breast cancer. Your willingness to participate in Race for the Cure is incredible and we d like to give you a heroic high five! You re a walking inspiration and we ve got some ideas to help you plan and make your campaign a booming success. FUN-RAISING? Thank You TIP 1 RALLY Tell your donors you are 100% committed to Race for the Cure and running breast cancer out of town. TIP 2 GIVE Inspire and encourage others to give by donating to your efforts first! Make a KICK-OFF donation. TIP 3 GET PERSONAL Craft YOUR story about why you Race. Your participant center provides templates to get started. The more personal you make it the more people can relate with their own experiences. You ll use your story throughout fundraising and recruiting. * TIP 4 ASK If you don t ask, you shall not receive. Cast a wide net donations don t always come from where you expect. * TIP 5 GRATITUDE Say THANK YOU early and often. Update your donors regularly on any progress and the impact you are making together. * TIP 6 SOCIALIZE Maximize your efforts by using social media to spread your message. You ll recieve a surprising amount of support from Facebook postings, Tweets, Instagram photos and Pinterest boards! TIP 7 FOLLOW UP Most are willing to donate, but just need a reminder with a second, personal email or call. TIP 8 TEAM SHIRTS Design a team t-shirt with donors listed to show your appreciation. TIP 9 MATCH Many companies will give matching gifts for employees. Gifts can double and even triple your fundraising impact! TIP 10 WHAT BOX? Think outside of the box! Collect spare change Hold a raffle with donated prizes Start a 50/50 fund Put out a donation jar Car wash Bake sale Valentine candy grams Plate lunch sale... The possibilities are endless! * Utilize your PARTICIPANT CENTER resources for this task.
2018 PRESENTING SPONSORS: Race for the Cure 2018 SCHEDULE 3:00 p.m. Race Registration, Expo, Pre-Race Activities, and Kids Korner Open 4:00 p.m. Survivor Celebration at Romacelli Bistro e Vino, Sugar Mill Pond 5:15 p.m. 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk 5:45 p.m. 5K Run/Walk 6:15 p.m. Closing Ceremonies, Awards, Concert & More! KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN T MAKE IT TO THE RACE? NO PROBLEM! Virtual Runner is a great way to be a part of Race for the Cure from anywhere!
Race for the Cure TEAM HANGOUT REGISTRATION Celebrate life and raise funds to save lives and end breast cancer forever. YOUR TEAM HANGOUT REGISTRATION INCLUDES: A 10x10 space in Sugar Mill Pond Entry into the Team Spirit Competition Build company morale while you pass a good time with coworkers, family and friends Use of the Acadiana Race for the Cure logo in promotions Promotion of your TEAM on social media Complete set-up by 3 p.m. Tent not provided. COMPANY NAME TEAM CAPTAIN CAPTAIN PHONE COMPANY CONTACT CAPTAIN EMAIL TEAM NAME MAILING ADDRESS SIGNATURE DATE SUBMIT FORM AND 300 NON-REFUNDABLE DONATION TO: Komen Acadiana, P.O. Box 51597, Lafayette, LA 70505 For more info: info@komenacadiana.org or (337) 993-5745 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2018 OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Rec: Invoice Sent: Amount Encl: Podio: Staff:
FEBRUARY 24, 2018 SUGAR MILL POND www.komenacadiana.org/race POWER OF 10 CHALLENGE 10 PEOPLE 10 DOLLARS 1 MAMMOGRAM NAME EMAIL DATE PHONE NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DONATION RETURN DONATIONS & POWER OF 10 SHEET TO: Komen Acadiana, P.O. Box 51597, Lafayette, LA 70505 For more info: info@komenacadiana.org or (337) 993-5745