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Metro CareRing
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Throughout the 34 year history of Metro CareRing, the faces of poverty have remained the same. Individuals and families come through our doors needing help to meet their most basic human needs…food to feed their bodies, their children, their families. They are met by dedicated volunteers who provide a listening ear and suggestions on other short-term solutions to their current situations. Unfortunately, food alone does not eliminate poverty. Metro CareRing joins with other faith-based organizations to educate and mobilize the community to affect long-term solutions to hunger, poverty and homelessness. For more information go to www.metrocarering.org. |
| Charity Partner Goal |
This is the third year we have participated in the marathon and each year TEAM Metro CareRing has grown. Our goal this year is to have 75 runners racing, raising money, and having fun!! |
| How to Participate |
JOIN TEAM METRO CARERING! Organize a corporate team, form your own relay team or join an existing team, be our first marathon runner or run/walk the half marathon. Not a runner or walker? We can use your help to “help the runners” on race day.
You can also participate making a contribution. Its easy. Just log on to www.active.com/donate/metrocarering. |
| Special Features |
TEAM Metro CareRing PARTICIPANT BENEFITS:
- Race day t-shirt.
- Carbo-load dinner on Friday, May 16, 2008 with sponsors and staff.
- Centralized location to pick up race packets at Metro CareRing.
- Convenient stowing of race bags and hydrate at Metro CareRing booth in City Park.
- Recognition in our annual report.
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| Fundraising Goals |
Our goal is to raise $20,000 to help Metro CareRing meet basic human needs and promote self-sufficiency. To reach this goal we ask that runners raise minimum of $100 in pledges. You can do this by asking friends, family, co-workers or neighbors to support you in the marathon. Prizes will be awarded to the runners raising the most in pledges.
To help you in your fundraising efforts, Active Giving is available online for runners to create their own online fundraising page on the TEAM Metro CareRing site. Log on to www.active.com/donate/metrocarering and follow the links to set up a participant page. Then spread the word!
Want to sponsor a team? Individual and corporate sponsorships are also available. |
| What's Next |
For more information or to join TEAM Metro CareRing log on to www.metrocarering.org for registration information or contact Vicki Edmundson by e-mail at vedmundson@metrocarering.org or by phone at 303-350-3616.
Race registration and registration fees are the responsibility of the runners. Register early to ensure your place! |
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