2017 TEAM CAPTAIN TOOLKIT
26th Annual Susan G. Komen
Orange County Race for the Cure®
komenoc.org/race
Welcome Team Captains
Congratulations on making the commitment to form a team for the 26th annual Komen Orange County Race for
the Cure®. Year after year, Team Captains have proven to be incredible leaders, making the Race more
successful in furthering our mission to end breast cancer. Your hard work and dedication save lives and for
that, we cannot thank you enough.
Race teams help Komen Orange County ignite the inner strength of individual women to take on and overcome
breast cancer. Teams raised $586,000 and team members made up more than 70% of the Race participants.
This Team Captain Toolkit is a resource to help you create and manage a successful team. It will serve as an
excellent tool as you recruit team members and lead them in their fundraising efforts.
Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure®
This Race is supported by YOU. As a Team Captain, you support Komen’s mission with your talent, time and
resources. The Komen Orange County team works year-round to improve the lives of women and men
facing breast cancer in our community.
The Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure® joins the Komen Affiliate Network-- thousands of
breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world’s largest and most progressive
grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Komen Orange County is a local breast health organization
helping to serve women and save lives. Komen Orange County was founded in 1991 by a group of
individuals committed to the Komen vision of a world without breast cancer. Now in its 26th year, the Affiliate
has raised more than $35 million toward the Komen promise. Seventy-five percent of funds raised are
invested in local breast health needs and services. The remaining 25 percent is dedicated to the Komen
Award and Research Grant Program to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research.
To learn more about the 2017 Komen Orange County grantees, visit our website www.komenoc.org and
under Community Impact click on Grant Programs.
After more than 25 years of serving women and saving lives in Orange County and 35 years as a national
organization, we are reinventing the way we think of breast cancer awareness in the community. We are
BOLD, we are FEARLESS, we are MORE THAN PINK.
What does that mean? It means that while the color pink is pretty, breast cancer is not. We are turning
awareness into action, moving intentions into more impact and challenging our community to ACT, DONATE
and GET INVOLVED. Together, we will pave the path toward our bold goal to reduce the current number of
breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026.
In our own Orange County community, more than five women are diagnosed with breast cancer each day, and
one will die from the disease. While we have made progress toward personalized treatments and are on the
edge of breakthroughs that will lead us to the cures, our work is clearly not done! This is why we need you!
By starting a team and fundraising, you are…
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Team Captain Duties
As the captain of a team, you will be the primary point of contact for your team members. It is your job to create
the team, invite people to join and keep members motivated, inspired and informed of the team’s progress.
You will be responsible for making sure that every team member is registered and ready to help your team
raise funds!
1. First, CREATE your team (you must create/register your team online). Returning team captains must
register a team for the current year. Team names are not guaranteed so the earlier you create the
team, the better your chances are of keeping the same name.
2. Then RECRUIT people to join. Encourage online registration.
3. Remember, set a team FUNDRAISING goal. Team Captains are the number one reason members
fundraise. Communicate Race information to your team – keep everyone motivated!
4. Pick up Team Packets - Each Team Captain is responsible for picking up her/his team’s packets.
Race t-shirt, race bibs, as well as additional materials will be included in each team members’ packet.
Team packets must be picked up by the captain or a team representative. If you made a self-donation
of $26 or more you will receive the 26th Komen Orange County Race for the Cure Commemorative
medal upon pick-up of your Race packet.
LOCATION:
Susan G. Komen Orange County’s NEW Office located at 2817 McGaw Avenue, Irvine, CA
92614. Dates and times will be announced soon.
FREE TEAM PACKET DELIVERY
Arrangements will be made for delivery the week prior to the Race for teams with
 100+ registered participants
5. Have FUN! The day of the Race is the culmination of all of your efforts. Don’t forget to enjoy the day
and celebrate all of your hard work.
What is a Team?
A team is a group of 10 or more participants who register under a common team name to help end breast
cancer forever. Any company, family, group of friends, club, community organization, school or faith group can
form a team. Online Team registration (team name and team members) ends midnight September 21, 2017.
We have four different categories for you to select from:
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Friends & Family
Non-Profit Group - includes faith-based, educational and alumni groups
Small Corporate Group - 50 employees or less
Large Corporate Groups - over 50 employees
What We Provide
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Participant Materials for your team members. We’ll have everything you’ll need for your team
members when you come to our Race Suite. That includes official Race shirts and bibs; pink Survivor
shirts for the survivors on your team; plus safety pins, fundraiser forms and breast health information.
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Team Captain Rally: You are invited to join Danielle Hamilton, Teams Coach, to learn more about
leading a Race for the Cure Team and interact with other Team Captains!
Come celebrate with other Team Captains and supporters as we kick off this year’s Race! Join us for a
fun interactive session where you will receive an overview of the Race and hear from past Top
Fundraising Team Captains. We will have a question and answer session as well as a time to share
fundraising ideas. The Rally will be held at the NEW Susan G. Komen Orange County office.
Team Captain Rally:
Date will be announced soon!
Location: Susan G. Komen Orange County
2817 McGaw Avenue, Irvine CA 92614
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Team Captain Emails with updates, fundraising suggestions and sample communications. We want
you to have a great time while working hard to make your team successful.
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Assistance is available for any questions, problems, etc. You’ll find our email address and phone
number at the bottom of each page. We commit to return all emails and phone calls promptly.
Online Team Captain Tools
Fundraising Center
The Race Participation Center houses your team page and personal fundraising website. Access your
Participant Center by going to www.komenoc.org/race and clicking on LOG IN TO FUNDRAISE on the upperright corner of the page. There you can find email templates to make sending emails to your friends and family
members as easy as can be! From the Fundraising Center you are able to set up your personal web page
(customizing your story and personal photo), send emails to friends, co-workers and connect with friends on
Facebook! Be sure to check your Fundraising Center often for new donations and messages.
Your Power-packed Fundraising Center Can Help You…
 Recruit team members
 Send emails. Customize our ready-made communications or create your own for team building and
fundraising.
 Communicate with your team members and encourage member activity
 Send thank-you notes to new members and supporters
 View your progress Fundraising Thermometer
 Track fundraising growth
 Find Fundraising Resources under the Fundraising Tools tab in your Participant Center
SGK Fundraise Mobile App
Download our FREE mobile app to help amplify your fundraising efforts. Log in with your Race username
and password to easily send emails, text messages, Tweets and Facebook updates!
*Go to your app store and search SGK Fundraise
Facebook App
Did you know that you can raise money for this year’s Race through Facebook? By adding the Komen Race
for the Cure fundraising application to your Facebook page, you can easily extend your fundraising efforts to
your friend network on Facebook.
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HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED
Go to Your Fundraising Center
1. Log in with your Username & Password.
2. Under the Dashboard tab, scroll down to BE MORE THAN PINK – TAKE YOUR NEXT
STEPS! And click on the badge that says Download Facebook App
3. Follow the Facebook steps and start collecting donations from your Facebook friends.
Team Registration & Payment Options
Online Registration – (preferred and recommended!)
Team creation and member registration deadline – SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 at Midnight.
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Go to www.komenoc.org/race and click on “REGISTER” on the top right corner
Select START OR RE-FORM A TEAM
Sign in or create your account with email and password
Create your Team Name and set a Team Fundraising Goal
Follow the steps to complete your registration
Online registration fees are $30 - Adult Early Bird until July 31st, $35 - Adults after July 31st, $30 - Breast
Cancer Survivors, $15 - Youth (up to age 17), $45 – Virtual, $40 – Race Day. Add the Timing Chip option for
an additional $5.
Multiple Registration – We are now utilizing the multiple registration feature! Before you complete your
registration, you will be asked, “Would you like to register an additional family member?” To do so, select
REGISTER A FAMILY MEMBER. Ideally this feature is for family members but if you are a corporate team, we
ask that you please provide an email address to ensure they get a Fundraising Center and information about
the Race. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not enter an email, your team members will not have access to their own
personal fundraising site and you, as the captain will be the only one receiving Race information.
Manual / Paper Registration (submission deadline – Tuesday September 12, 2017)
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Distribute registration forms to potential team members.
Collect completed and signed forms with payment from team members.
Manual Registration Payment Instructions
 Make all checks payable to Komen Orange County Race for the Cure
 All forms and fees must be delivered or postmarked by SEPTEMBER 12, 2017.
Mail to:
Time Management
P.O. Box 131314
Carlsbad, CA 92013-1314
Special Delivery, Ship to:
Time Management
6347 Paseo Corono
Carlsbad, CA 92009-3012
Virtual Registration (previously SLEEP in for the Cure®)
If potential team members will be out of town or prefer to snooze on Race day, there’s no reason for them not
to join your team! Anyone can support their team from out of town – or from the comfort of their bed.
Virtual team members will count toward the team total and their fundraising will add to your team’s fundraising
total. Just like regular team members, they will receive a fundraising page when they register.
T-shirts will be mailed to all Virtual registered participants after the Race.
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26th Celebration Donation
Help us celebrate our 26th anniversary by self-donating $26 or more at the time of registration. You will receive
our limited edition 26th Komen Orange County Race for the Cure Commemorative medal upon pick-up of your
Race packet. If you've already registered and did not get a chance to self-donate, email us
at [email protected] Image coming soon!
Deadlines, Important Dates & Details
Deadlines
REGISTRATION DEADLINES - All members of the team must be registered by one of these deadlines.
After these deadlines, people can continue to register as individuals and join up with your team on Race day,
but they will not be included in your official count.
TEAM ONLINE REGISTRATION: Thursday, September 21 at Midnight
TEAM MAIL-IN REGISTRATION: Tuesday, September 12
FUNDRAISING FOR THE CURE DEADLINE - All donations submitted by October 31, 2017 qualify for 2017
Incentives and Awards.
Important Dates
July Date TBA
Team Captain Rally at Susan G. Komen Orange County
Tuesday, September 12
Deadline for manual/paper entry forms to be postmarked
Thursday, September 21 at Midnight
Online team registration closes
Friday, September 22
Deadline to submit your Team T-Shirt design for the Team TShirt Contest
September Dates TBA
Team Packet Pickup
Race Day Details
September 24 - RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m. to Noon
7:15 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
Team Tailgate opens
Registration
Survivor Complimentary Breakfast
Health & Wellness Expo
5K Run (Timed Runner Start)
5K Walk
One-Mile Fun Walk
Breast Cancer Survivors’ Tribute
5K Run/Walk
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TEAM TAILGATE: TEAMLAND
Need a place to gather your team on Race day?
Team Tailgate is an area for teams to gather and
tailgate. A Team Tailgate Space includes a 10 x 10
tent, a 6 foot skirted table and two chairs.
Decorations, signs, food and music are encouraged
– we want you and your team to have fun! Space is
limited, so we recommend you reserve your space
as soon as possible. You will be notified the week
of September 18th via email of your exact location
within Team Tailgate.
Pricing:
Nonprofit/Friends & Family (10 x 10 tent)
Corporate (10 x 10 tent)
Large Team – 100 or more members (10 x 20 tent)
$100
$175
$350
Team Tailgate is for PEOPLE ONLY. No unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, skates,
skateboards or pets are allowed at the Race. Wheelchairs, strollers (for safety, line up at rear of Race) and
service animals are most welcome.
More information coming soon on how to reserve a space!
SURVIVOR & MEMORIAL RECOGNITION
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Survivor Pavilion offers survivors a light breakfast,
mingling with other survivors and special gifts
courtesy of our generous donors.
Survivor Tribute honors breast cancer survivors.
Pick up breast health information at the Komen
Orange County booth.
Susan’s Garden is a collection of posters celebrating
and remembering loved ones who have been
touched by breast cancer. Posters are visible along
the Race route.
STILL MORE . . .
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Kids Mile Fun Run & Family Walk
20-plus volunteer entertainment groups along the route!
The Pink Cheer Zone to cheer you on along the route
Fundraising for the Cure Team Challenge Awards and Recognition Program
Expo area that includes local and national vendors plus so much more
Fundraising for the Cure
Fight breast cancer by collecting tax-deductible donations from family members, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Your fundraising efforts support:
 Mammograms
 Urgent diagnosis
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Breast health education
Research to find the cures
Your team WILL make a difference!
Two ways to collect funds:
 ONLINE: Fundraise with your own personal donation page (received when you register online). All team
members raising funds should instruct donors to donate to her/his personal donation page or by going to
www.komenoc.org/race.
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MANUALLY: Have checks made out to Komen Orange County Race for the Cure. Include your name and
team name on the memo line of the check.
Mail to: Time Management, P.O. Box 131314, Carlsbad, CA 92013-1314.
Manual (offline) donations will be added to your online totals once received by Time Management.
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Turn in your donations on Race day.
Participate in the 125 Fundraising Challenge
The 125 Fundraising Challenge is a call-to-action for all Race Participants to raise at least $125, the average
cost of a Komen funded mammogram. Every $125 you raise could fund a life-saving mammogram through our
local grants programs. Take the Fundraising Challenge, save a life.
Team & Individual Fundraising Rewards
Honor Roll: This prestigious group is made up of everyone who raises $1,500 or more for the Orange County
Race for the Cure. Each year, Honor Roll Members receive special recognition for their dedication and
commitment in the fight against breast cancer by receiving:
• Pink Honor Roll sash
• Invitation to the 2018 Race for the Cure Kickoff party
• Two VIP passes (including breakfast) for the 2018 Race for the Cure day
• Special recognition and invitations to exclusive events throughout the year
The secret to being an Honor Roll Member…FUNDRAISE! Fundraise early and often. Special thanks to our
2016 honorees who will be wearing their superhero sash at this year’s Race. We can guarantee they are
already getting started on their fundraising efforts with even bigger goals in mind!
Individual Fundraising Rewards: Will be announced soon!
Our Fundraising Awards offer participants a fun way to raise $125 or more. There will be a variety of awards
and prizes depending on the amount raised. Start fundraising now! It’s easy. All you have to do is ask. The
earlier you start fundraising the easier it will be for you to reach your goal of $125 or more.
Team members make their fundraising dollars work twice:
Every dollar raised on a team members’ personal page counts toward team totals. That means every dollar
counts towards team awards and their own individual fundraising incentives.
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2017 Team Awards Program
We have many opportunities for your team to win a Team Award. Some awards are separated into size or type
of team categories, making it easier for more teams to win!
*All funds must be received by October 31, 2017. Teams must have a minimum of 10 Team members to
qualify for Team awards and prizes.
THE “PERPETUAL” AWARD
The “Perpetual Trophy” is awarded to the team that raises the most money overall. The First American Caring
for Our Community Team currently has possession of the trophy. They brought in $48,655.44 during the 2016
Race for the Cure campaign.
“LARGEST TEAM” AWARD
Awarded to the team with the largest number of registered participants.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by Angels Baseball
Will be awarded to the new team that raises the most money. The Rookie of the Year Team will receive 100
tickets to a 2018 regular season Angel game at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Game date will be determined
by Angels Baseball.
NEW TOTAL IMPACT AWARD
Awarded to the team that raises the most money and has 100% of their team members fundraising.
ELITE FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARDS
The top 25 fundraising teams overall will be awarded a commemorative plaque. Plus the top 3 teams in each
category will also be recognized.
Team categories are as follows:
 Friends & Family
 Non-Profit Group - includes faith-based, educational and alumni groups
 Small Corporate Group - 50 employees or less
 Large Corporate Groups - over 50 employees
Team T-Shirt Contest
Any Team who creates their own Race Day T-shirt is encouraged
to participate. Submit a photo of your Team T-shirt by September
15th via email to [email protected]. Five finalists will be
selected by members of the Race Committee and posted to
Komen Orange County’s Facebook page. Whichever photo gets
the most likes and shares by Monday, October 30th WINS their
photo in next year’s Race brochure. “Official Race Team” T-shirt
logos will be available on the website soon.
*Remember, pink T-Shirts are reserved for survivors. We ask you
to please choose a different color for your Team T-shirt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum team size?
Teams must have 10 or more participants who register under a common team name. Of course, there is
NEVER any maximum team size; plus, there is an award for the largest team.
How should team members register?
Online. It’s easier for you, your team members and us. Online registration also allows each team member to
establish a personalized online fundraising page, set a goal and start fundraising early to help end breast
cancer forever! The best way to register is to go to www.komenoc.org/race. Step-by-step instructions are
included in a link at www.komenoc.org/raceteams.
How can people register after the online team registration deadline?
Anyone who misses the online team registration deadline of September 21, 2017 (Midnight) may register
in person at the registration suite or on race day.
What are the registration fees for team members?
Adult Early Bird (by July 31st) $30
Adult
$35
Breast Cancer Survivor
$30
Youth (up to age 17)
$15
Virtual (SLEEP in for the Cure®) $45
Timing Chip Option
+$5
Mailing Option
$15
Race Day
$40
How can I view my team roster?
When you register your team name on the race website, you will receive an email with a link to your Team
Web Page. Here you can view your team roster, email team members to encourage them to fundraise or
provide last-minute instructions for Race day, etc. If you misplace that link, simply go to
www.komenonc.org/race and enter your login and password and you’ll be directed to your Race HQ.
Can you guarantee my team shirt sizes?
We do our best to order sufficient Race t-shirts in a variety of sizes. We offer small, medium, large, XL and
XXL. Despite our best efforts, sometimes we do run out of certain sizes.
Does it matter who gets which Race bib?
Yes, bibs are pre-assigned with the name of the person that has registered.
Can I have my team packets delivered?
Yes! Qualified teams can have free delivery:
 100+ registered participants, arrangements will be made for delivery the week before the
Race.
Do all team members have to participate in the same event?
No. Regular team members can choose any of the three race start times. If you change your mind and decide
to walk instead of run, or walk 1 mile instead of the 5K, or any other change, it’s not a problem – you do not
need to communicate the change to us. Sleep In for the Cure team members are not required to pick an event
to participate in.
What time should I tell my team to be at Fashion Island?
We recommend that everyone allows an hour to park and get to your designated meeting spot.
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Where can my Team meet on Race day?
Team Tailgate is a great location for this. On Race Day, Komen offers any interested Team a space in Team
Tailgate. Reservations start at $100 and give each Team a tented area in which to tailgate with their Team on
Race Day.
Can I bring my dog, skateboard or bicycle?
No. For the safety of all participants, pets of any kind, skateboards, skates, scooters, rollerblades and bicycles
are prohibited. Strollers, wheelchairs and service animals are always welcome.
Where can we park? What about maps? ETC.
As it gets closer to race day, we will have maps online at www.komenoc.org/race
What if I have difficulty using the online system? What if I need help?
You can contact us at Komen Orange County:
Kathy Pearson
714-957-9157 x 21 or [email protected]
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TEAM CAPTAIN CHECKLIST
Use this checklist as a reminder of your next steps and to help you keep track of your progress!
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Make a self-donation in any denomination to show your commitment
Log in to your Fundraising Center at komenoc.org/race and customize your Team Page.
Set a goal for the number of people you will recruit.
Send emails from your Fundraising Center to invite others to join your team.
As your new team members register, make sure they have all the important Race info they need!
Send fundraising emails from your Fundraising Center to your potential donors.
Display event materials — brochures and posters — around the office, campus, cafeterias, break
rooms, gyms, and other high traffic areas. Put your name, phone number, and/or email address on
the posters so people can contact you to get involved.
Install the Facebook application on your Facebook page.
Attend the Team Captain Rally.
Plan a team fundraising event and social gathering.
Send fundraising tips out to all your team members and highlight the team’s top fundraising member.
Send your team members encouraging notes and tips as they tackle their fundraising.
Create fundraising incentives for your team members encouraging them to meet or exceed their
fundraising goals.
Create a team T-shirt to wear on Race Day!
Post a progress chart with your fundraising and recruitment goals in a visible area and update totals
regularly.
Reserve a space in the Team Tailgate area.
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