Proud NAIAS Charity Preview Recipient
"Working as one for the youth of Michigan"
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Make a run for Think Detroit PAL!
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Think
Detroit PAL invites you to make a run for the kids in Detroit
by participating in Think Detroit PAL's Free Press Flagstar Marathon
Fundraiser on
October
19, 2008.
Think Detroit PAL and the Detroit
Free Press Flagstar Marathon are dedicated to building health
and vitality in Detroit. More than 12,000 kids play in award-winning
sports leagues for Think Detroit PAL, and one more kid will join
for every $200 that is raised. By running for Think Detroit PAL,
you are helping kids in Detroit to enjoy a healthy lifestyle,
and ultimately a better life!
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How
to Register:
To get
started, fill out our registration
form and fax it to us at (313) 833- 1616. Runners
can particapate in one of these categories:
Relay
Team: The Relay Team consists of four or
five people running legs ranging from 3.5 to 7 miles. Each team
is expected to raise at least $1,000.
5K Run/Walk: At 3.1 miles, the 5K Fun Run/Walk is perfect for runners
of any age and ability. Each 5K runner/walker is expected to raise
at least $200.
Half
Marathon Run/Walk: Enjoy the only international half marathon in the world, as runners
cross the Ambassador Bridge before running one mile under water
(through the tunnel back to Detroit). Each half marathon runner
is expected to raise at least $500.
Marathon: Enjoy the full 26.2-mile Detroit Free Press marathon,
which will take you around downtown Detroit, Canada's city of
Windsor, and Belle Isle. Each full marathon runner will be expected
to raise $500.
Donate
in support of the Run for a Reason Campaign.
More than 12,000 kids play in award-winning sports leagues
for Think Detroit PAL, and one more kid will join for
every $200 that is raised. By running for Think Detroit
PAL, you are helping kids in Detroit to enjoy a healthy
lifestyle, and ultimately a better life!
2007
Run for a Reason Campaign!
In 2007, nearly all of the Think Detroit
PAL staff members -- and a whole host of volunteers, including
Spudd, the on-air personality from Hot 102.7, participated in
the Detroit Free Press Flagstar Marathon "Run for a Reason" campaign.
As a group, Think Detroit PAL runners and walkers completed over
350 miles and raised more than $27,000 for the organization.
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FAQs
2008
Marathon Fundraising Status
Questions?
Comments? Suggestions? Email us at marathon@thinkdetroitpal.org |
Run
in the marathon in support of Detroit's kids.
Your goal will be to raise money in support of your run
and in support of Think Detroit PAL. Simply fill out a registration
form and fax it to us. You can run a 5K, 5-person
relay, half marathon, or full marathon. Each runner will
get a personalized web page on Active.com to collect donations online, and may also collect donations
offline using our Donation
Collection Sheet. |
