National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
Teams
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Calling all Team Captains - Register Today!
NOW is the time to start planning your team for the 2010 Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure®. Our goal this year is 15,500 participants and TEAMS are the way to reach our goal! Rally around someone you know who was just diagnosed, someone who has fought the battle, or someone who may have lost the battle.
Download a Team Captain Toolkit Today:
What are you looking for? Choose a link below to learn more:
Form a Team
• Team Captains must register first, to create your team
• Choose “Form a Team” and follow the instructions.
• Once you “Form a Team,” login to your Participant Center and email prospective team members and invite them to join your team.
Join a Team
• Each team member can register by clicking “Join an Existing Team” or by clicking “Join Team”
from the Team Captain's personal page.
• Search for your Team by name and follow the instructions.
• Once you “Join a Team,” login to your Participant Center and email prospective team members and invite them to join your team.
Current and Final Team Challenge
May 10th-16th FINAL Team Captain Online Fundraising Challenge
Win A Fantastic Prize Package
You have the opportunity to win an AWESOME Team Captain Goody Package!
Prize package includes:
· One night stay in a suite at the Best Western Executive Inn Seattle Hotel the evening of June 5th.
Room includes: two queen beds.
· Dinner for two at Sip the Wine Bar and Restaurant. Sip locations are downtown Seattle, Issaquah, and Gig Harbor.
· Seattle's Best Coffee gift basket
· Pink donuts and coffee for your team on Race morning
· Complimentary Team Tailgate Spot on Race morning
How Do I Win an Awesome Goody Package, You Ask?
Be the winning team to raise the most funds online (bold) between May 10th and May 16th at midnight! Your competition: 425 other passionate team captains. Will you be the winning captain?
Largest Team and Top Fundraising Team Awards
Awards will be presented to the largest teams and the top fundraising teams in each of our team categories: Friends/Family, Community/Nonprofit, Government, Company, Healthcare, and Education.
Largest Team Awards will be presented on Race Day after the Survivor Parade. Make sure to stick around to see if your team has won!
To qualify for a Top Fundraising Award, donations must be submitted online by June 27, 2010 (3 weeks post Race). Donations made by mail must include a 2010 Race Fundraising Form and be postmarked by June 14, 2010 to qualify for a Fundraising Prize. The Top Teams Fundraising Awards will be presented four weeks after the Race once all donations have been submitted and counted.
Team Captain T-Shirt Pick Up
Team captains can pick up their team members’ t-shirts, race bibs, and survivor t-shirts and hats.
When: SATURDAY, MAY 29TH
Hours: 10am – 2pm
Location: Road Runner Sports, 7020 Woodlawn Ave. NE, Seattle
Please Note: Participants must pick up their T-shirt and bib at the Komen Puget Sound Health Expo on Saturday, June 5 at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. T-shirt pick up on Race Day will only be available to Day-of-Race registrants.
Team T-Shirt Delivery
If your team has raised $5,000 or more or has over 50 registered members by the May 27 deadline (May 12 for mail in registration), you can have your
-shirts and bibs delivered to your door! To request delivery, please email us at teams2010@pskomen.org. Team deliveries will be made the week prior to the Race.
NEW: Rally with your Team on Race Morning!
If you want a fun and exciting place to rally your team on Race morning the Team’s Tailgating Area is the place for you! Teams may use this area before and after the Race. Details coming soon.
NEW: Purchase a Team Poster for Race Day
Race participants have the opportunity to purchase a personalized, laminated, 11x17 Team poster with their team name and a personal message printed on it. The deadline to purchase posters is May 28, 2010. Posters will be available for pick up on Race day at Registration. Buy Now (link)
Company Paid CodesIs your company willing to financially support your team at the Race for the Cure? Companies may opt to pay for all or a portion of their team members’ registration fees all at once. Please download the contract and email or fax in to the Komen Puget Sound office to apply for a Company Paid Code prior to setting up your team.
Download now: 2010 Race Company Paid Discount Code Contract
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Mark Your Calendars With These Team Key Dates
May 12 , 2010 (3 ½ weeks before the Race) – Mail-In Registration Deadline – Mail-In Registration forms must be postmarked by this date for people wishing to register by paper
May 27, 2010 (10 days before the Race) – Team Online Registration Deadline to be considered for a Largest Team Award on Race Day
May, 29 2010 – Team T-Shirt Pickup (Team Captains only) @ Road Runner Sports - 7020 Woodlawn Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98115. Saturday Only 10am – 2pm
June 5, 2010 – Komen Puget Sound Health Expo at Seattle Center in the Exhibition Hall. Learn more
June 6, 2010 – 17th Annual Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure at Seattle Center
June 14, 2010 (8 days after the Race) – Mail-In Fundraising Deadline to be considered for a Top Fundraising Team Award (presented 4 weeks after the Race)
June 27, 2010 (3 weeks after the Race) – Fundraising Deadline to be considered for a Top Individual Fundraising Award (presented 4 weeks after the Race)
See All Key Dates and Deadlines
Team Captain Challenge #1: Win A Zune Digital Media Player!
How to Win: Recruit the most team members in one week.
Winner: COMCAST, Team Captain, Steve Kipp.
Won By: Added an amazing 33 new members during the week of the challenge!
Special Shout Out: Team Polyclinic came in 2nd by adding 22 new members.
Team Captain Challenge #2: Win A Year of FREE Bagels from Panera Bread!
How to Win: Recruit the most team members in one week.
Winner: Team Michelle, Team Captain Michelle Millman (KIRO TV)
Won By: Added an amazing 24 new members during the week of the challenge!
Special Shout Out: Comcast came in 2nd place by adding 23 new members.
Team PolyClinic came in 3rd place by adding 10 new members.
Honorable Mentions: Dan Eales-Rogers from Team Point-to-Point up to 18 from 10 last week and to longtime volunteer Ann McMurray, Ann E's Army up to 33 from 27 last week!
Team Challenge #3: Win Dinner for Two at the Melting Pot!
How to Win: Recruit the most team members in one week.
Winner: JCPenney, Team Captain Dan Durkin.
Won By: Added an amazing 24 new members during the week of the challenge.
Team Member Challenge#1: Raise the Most Funds in Two Weeks and Win Mariners Tickets for Your Whole Team!
Winner: Team Valiant and Victorious
Won By: Raising an AMAZING $8,786 in a two week period!
Team Valiant and Victorious won 110 tickets to the Mother’s Day Mariner’s game as the M’s went to Bat Against Breast Cancer and boy, did they plan to fill those seats with PINK! Congrats to Team Captain, Julie Layton, as she pulled together her network and organized a garage sale, car washes and even got their team into the Snohomish Easter Parade.
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