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S U P P O RT OVA R I A N CA N C E R
R E S EA RC H A N D AWA R E N E S S
for the
women in your life
sunday 11.9.2014
1. Team Statistics
2. Team Basics
3. Easy Steps to Start a Team
4. Team Member Registration
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5. Team Captains
6. Team Fundraising Goal
7. Team Fundraising Awards
8. Fundraising Online
9. My Team Page
10. Team Correspondence
11. Team Spirit
12. Team Lounge
13. Team Building and Fundraising Ideas
14. Sample Fundraising Letter
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15. Sleepwalkers Around the World
16. Frequently Asked Questions
17. Easy Ways to Register
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2013 Run for Her winners
2013 Top Fundraising Teams
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2.
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4.
5.
Dee and Mo
Drooks Gold
BB’s Possee
Linda’s Team
Team Kent Family
$19,793
$14,060
$11,561
$9,688
$9,485
2013 Largest Teams
team
statistics
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2.
3.
4.
5.
PAC Sales
Eden’s Teal
BB’s Possee
Young Guns
AMS Jean Meyer
144 Team Members
89 Team Members
64 Team Members
60 Team Members
57 Team Members
2013 Top Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) Fundraising Teams
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2.
3.
4.
5.
CSMC Women’s Cancer Program
CSMC MDN
Cedar-Sinai Nursing Resources
Volunteer Services
EIS
$81,220
$11,358
$9,882
$6,541
$4,720
2013 CSMC Largest Teams
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Cedars-Sinai Nursing Resources
CSMC Women’s Cancer Program
CSMC 3 North Mother/Baby
CSMC MDN
Volunteer Services
210 Team Members
177 Team Members
118 Team Members
112 Team Members
77 Team Members
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2. Team Basics
Forming a Run for Her ® team is a great way to enhance an already
incredibly meaningful experience. Teams come in all sizes, from two
participants (the minimum) to over 200. The support of your team
makes training and fundraising easier and multiplies the fun, the
laughter, and your impact on the fight against ovarian cancer. It is also
an excellent opportunity for all small and large companies and
organizations to promote camaraderie outside the work environment.
3. Easy Steps to Start a Team
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Go to the www.runforher.com home page.
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Select the city you would like to participate in.
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Click “Register.”
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Agree to the waiver.
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Click “Start a Team.”
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Enter your team name, recruiting goal, etc. (Note:This information
can be updated at any time.)
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Once you complete this section, you will be directed to the
“online registration form” page. Complete the form.
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You have now completed the registration process.
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A confirmation email will be sent to you.
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A team web page will automatically be created for you with sample
emails that you can personalize with photos, text, etc. Access your
team page by logging in to “My HQ” on the upper-right corner of the
home page.
Have questions? Need help? Contact the Run for Her Team Coordinator,
Marina Gudelman, at (323) 866-6250 or [email protected].
4. Team Member Registration
To be included on your team’s roster, each member must either register
with your team name online or complete a registration form listing your
official team name. Entry forms must be received by mail no later
than Friday, November 7, 2014! After that, it will be necessary to register
at a packet pick-up location or on-site on the day of the event. On-site
registration will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Team member names are posted online to the team roster as soon as the
registration form is processed. Team Captains can access the team roster
by logging in to “My HQ.”
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5. Team Captains
Being a Team Captain is easier than you think! The Team Captain plays a
key role in team building, fundraising, motivating, and creating a fun and
memorable experience for your team.
For larger teams, we suggest that you assign a Co-Captain who will receive
the same correspondence as the Team Captain. The Co-Captain may help
communicate information to team members, recruit more team members,
and help team members with their fundraising efforts.
6. Team Fundraising Goal
team
fundraising
Donations and pledges are key to furthering the fight against women’s
cancers. Though it is not required, we suggest that teams set a minimum
goal of $250 per member.
7. Team Fundraising Awards
Special awards will be given to the top three Run for Her® fundraising
teams and the top three largest Run for Her teams. Contributions,
including corporate matching gifts, must be received by Friday,
November 7, 2014, to be included in your team’s fundraising total for the
top fundraising awards presented on event day.
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8. Fundraising Online
Registration is just the beginning! Fundraising online is easy and fun!
Remember that raising money is the key to furthering the fight against
ovarian cancer. A great way to spread the word and raise money is by
following Run for Her® on Facebook and Twitter:
facebook.com/runforher
twitter.com/#!/runforher
The Run for Her website also has many tools to help support your
fundraising efforts.
All contributions, including corporate matching gifts, must be received by Friday,
November 7, 2014, to be included in your team’s fundraising totals.
9. My Team Page
When you register your team, a Team Page will be created. We encourage
you, as Team Captain, to personalize your Team Page. Encourage your
team members to personalize their fundraising page.
Each registered Run for Her team has a Team Page to assist the Team
Captain.To access your personal and Team Page, go to“My HQ” and log in
with your username and password.
The Team Captain can personalize the Team Page or Personal Page by
writing why you Run for Her, the team fundraising goal, and a picture of
last year’s team or a photo of a loved one, if available.
The Team Captain can:
Edit and preview team pages.
Select and update personal fundraising goals.
Send mass emails automatically from address books for personal
and team solicitations.
Access current team member reports.
Motivate team members to spread the word and raise funds.
The web page is updated nightly to reflect any fundraising completed by
team members. For security reasons, only the Team Captain can
access the administrative portion of the team website. Please make
sure you activate your Team Page and update any information about
you or your team that might help us in the Run for Her office. If you
have any questions, please contact the Run for HerTeam Coordinator,
Marina Gudelman, at (323) 866-6250 or [email protected].
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10. Team Correspondence
The Run for Her® Team Coordinator will send the Team Captain the most
up-to-date event details prior to the event. As much information as
possible will be emailed to you to keep you well informed. Please
update your team page profile with current email addresses and contact
information. Team Captains need to forward information to team members in a timely manner.
11. Team Spirit
We encourage you to find ways to increase your team’s bond and express
your team unity and spirit by designing team T-shirts, dressing alike, or
bringing your own signs. We ask that teams remember that the Run for Her
5K Run and Friendship Walk attracts many families and a wide array of
individuals. Please be considerate of others. No expletives or other offensive
language or images should be used. If you have any questions, please
check with the Run for Her Team Coordinator, Marina Gudelman, at
(323) 866-6250 or [email protected].
12. Team Lounge
There will be a Team Lounge at the Expo near the main stage where you
can meet your team members and pick up your team sign before heading
up to the start line. Teams will be able to personalize the Team Sign. Get
as creative as you’d like, write your team name, place a team photo — the
possibilities are endless. After crossing the finish line, visit the Team
Lounge to spend time with your team members and enjoy a great view
of the stage festivities. And remember to take a team photo!
Teams will be able to personalize the Team Sign. Write your team name,
put up photos, or get as creative as you would like.
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13. Team Building and Fundraising Ideas
The Team Captain plays a crucial role in team recruiting and fundraising.
Here are some fun and easy tips on how to help build your team and gain
more support for the cause:
Email
family, friends, and co-workers with why you are participating in
Run for Her®, details on how they can get involved, and why it is important.
Send
update emails to your team to keep the energy and momentum
going from start to finish.
Halloween isn’t the only time to wear a costume — ask your team members
if they want to dress up on event day as a way to creatively show team spirit!
See
if another team or business would accept a challenge to see who can
recruit the most team members or raise the most money.
If you are getting married or have a birthday coming up, consider asking
your reception/party guests to make a donation to your team in lieu of a gift.
Have
supporters who live far away, have other plans, or just want to sleep
in? Encourage your friends and family to register as a Sleepwalker and
be part of Sleepwalkers Around the World™. Learn more here.
Invite
the Run for Her Team Coordinator to speak at your place of
business to encourage participation. Contact Marina Gudelman at
(323) 866-6250 or [email protected] to schedule a time.
Produce your own team T-shirts
Follow
to wear at the event.
us on Facebook and Twitter, and ask your friends to follow, too.
Never
miss an opportunity to let everyone know that you are training
to run/walk a 5K. When they ask why, the conversation door has been
opened. Take this opportunity to tell them why you participate in
Run for Her. Let them know what your fundraising goal is and then ask for
a donation.This is a great opportunity to educate your community and
fundraise at the same time.
The
Power of 10. Ask 10 friends to donate $10 each to reach a fundraising
milestone of $100! Think of the local community impact that $100 dollars
from each participant could achieve!
Give
your close friends donation forms and ask them
to get donations for you.
Tribute donations.
Encourage people to make their
donations“in honor of,”“in support of,” or “in memory
of” someone they know who has been affected by
ovarian cancer or any other cancer. This is a great way
to let them feel very much a part of your experience.
Don’t
forget about Fourth of July, Labor Day weekend,
and any other special events or outings. Bring your
donation forms and a donation jar — ask everyone in
attendance.
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14. Sample Fundraising Letter
To print this sample letter, go to “Downloadable Forms” at www.runforher.com
Dear _______________________________
ENTER Recipient’s Name
On Sunday, November 9, 2014 please join in the fight against ovarian cancer by participating in the 10th annual
Run for Her® Los Angeles 5K Run and Friendship Walk. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecologic cancer — 230,000
women are diagnosed each year, and approximately 140,000 will die from the disease. There is no reliable test to detect
ovarian cancer and fewer than 20 percent of cases are caught early.
I’m personally asking you to join my team in an effort to raise critical funds for ovarian cancer research and to increase
much-needed awareness about the disease. Our team’s fundraising goal is $ _________________. Our team member
recruitment goal is ____________. Run for Her is a day of hope, a day of courage, a day full of strength, and a day to
gather with your family and friends. You can run, walk, or Sleepwalk — every step is a vital step in this fight.
Follow these easy steps to register and join my team:
1. Register online at www.runforher.com
2. Agree to the waiver
3. Choose “Join a Team”
4. Find the Team name in the dropdown menu and click “Continue”
If you can't join us on Sunday, November 9,2014 you can still make a difference by donating online at www.runforher.com.
If you would like to participate but have other plans, live far away, or don’t want to get out of bed early, you can join our team
by registering as a Sleepwalker, and you will receive an official Run for Her Sleepwalkers Around the World™ T-shirt,
Run for Her socks, and a run/walk event bib in the mail.
Run for Her helps support ovarian cancer research, treatment, and education at the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer
Program (WCP) at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute. To date, Run for Her has raised more than
$6 million.
I hope you will join us in celebrating the women in your life. If you have questions or need additional
registration forms, please call _______________________________ at _________________________
ENTER Team Captain’s Name and Phone Number
For questions about forming a team, contact Run for Her Team Coordinator Marina Gudelman at
(323) 866-6250 or [email protected].
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, November 9, 2014!
Sincerely,
____________________________________
ENTER Team Captain's Name
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15. Sleepwalkers Around the World
Be part of the Run for Her® 5K Run & Friendship Walk no matter where you live!
Last year, the Run for Herevent reached its goal of registering participants in all
50 states and several countries. Help us create a nationwide“virtual”Run for
Her event by joining Sleepwalkers Around the World sponsored by DFS Group.
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Register as a Sleepwalker at www.runforher.com,receive your official Sleepwalkers
T-shirt, and represent the Run for Her event in your state or country! Once
you have registered, a personal fundraising page will be created for you to
begin collecting donations online.
Sleepwalkers
Around
the World
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For additional information about
Sleepwalkers Around the World™,
please contact
Marina Gudelman at (323) 866-6250
or [email protected].
Form a Sleepwalker team — a team multiplies the fun and your impact on the
fight against ovarian cancer. Encourage friends and family across the country
to register and join the mission to end cancer as a threat to women. No matter
where you are!
Share the experience by sending us your photos, videos, or comments on
your Sleepwalker experience to [email protected].
How to Register as a Sleepwalker
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Go to www.runforher.com.
Select the city you would like to register as a Sleepwalker for
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Click “Register.”
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Click “Join as an Individual,”“Start a Team,”“Join a Team,” or “Register
Multiple People.”
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Your chosen option will take you to the online registration form.
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Complete the form and choose the “Sleepwalker” option.
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You may also submit your registration form by mail. Go to“Downloadable
Forms” menu and click “Registration Form” for completion and mailing.
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Stay up to date with the Run for Her 5K Run & FriendshipWalk and connect with
your fellow Sleepwalkers by joining us on Facebook and Twitter. Share your
experiences and spread the word about ovarian cancer around the world!
Sleepwalkers from Italy, South Korea, Arizona, Israel, Catalina Island, Italy, and Brazil
16. Frequently Asked Questions
For general information, please go to www.runforher.com. For team-specific
FAQs, please contact the Run for Her® Team Coordinator, Marina Gudelman, at
(323) 866-6250 or [email protected].
Q: Do team members have to register just like individual participants?
A: Yes. Each team member must register individually for the event.
When prompted, join a team by selecting the team name when
registering online or by including the team information where indicated
when completing a mail-in registration form.
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asked
questions
Q: Should team members use their personal or business address when
registering?
A: All important information about the Run for Her event will be
mailed to the address provided. Instruct team members to print their
preferred address clearly on the registration form to prevent returns.
Q: Can participants register on the day of the event and still join the team?
A: Yes. On-site registration will be available on the morning of the event.
Remind your team members to include their team name to ensure
that they are included on the final team roster following the event.
Please note that donations must be received by Friday, November 7,
2014, to be included in the top team fundraising awards presented on
event day.
Q: How will I know who has registered on our team?
A: Your online team page always has the most current team roster.
By activating your Team Page, you can see the same registration
information as your Team Captain. If you do not have Internet access,
you may contact your Team Captain. Any discrepancies in your team
roster should be brought to the attention of your Team Captain.
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17. Easy Ways to Register
1. REGISTER ONLINE
EARLY REGISTRATION
Register online at www.runforher.com by Friday, October 3, 2014.
Fees:
$35.00 5K Runners (chip-timed)
$35.00
$35.00
Friendship Walkers (non-timed)
Sleepwalkers
LATE REGISTRATION
Register online at www.runforher.com from October 4 – November 7, 2014.
Fees:
$40.00 5K Runners (chip-timed)
$40.00
$40.00
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Friendship Walkers (non-timed)
Sleepwalkers
2. REGISTER BY MAIL
EARLY REGISTRATION
Mail in by Friday, October 3, 2014.
Fees:
$35.00 5K Runners (chip-timed)
$35.00
$35.00
Friendship Walkers (non-timed)
Sleepwalkers
LATE REGISTRATION
Mail in from October 3 – November 7, 2014.
Fees:
$40.00 5K Runners (chip-timed)
$40.00
$40.00
Friendship Walkers (non-timed)
Sleepwalkers
Please make checks payable to Cedars-Sinai.
Mail to:
Tax ID
Phone
Cedars-Sinai / Run for Her®
Community Relations and Development
File 1227
1801 W. Olympic Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91199-1227
951644600
(323) 866-6410
Please specify Run for Her in the memo section and indicate team name.
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3. REGISTER AT A PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION
Thursday, November 6, 2014, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 2014, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fees:
$40.00
5K Runners (chip-timed)
Friendship Walkers (non-timed)
$40.00 Sleepwalkers
$40.00
Location: Coming soon! Check www.runforher.com for updates.
4. REGISTER ON EVENT DAY
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register
Sunday, November 9, 2014, 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Fees:
Location:
$40.00
5K Runners
Friendship Walkers
$40.00 Sleepwalkers (Oh, wait, they’re sleeping!)
$40.00
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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For more information about forming a team,
contact the Run for Her® Team Coordinator, Marina Gudelman,
at (323) 866-6250 or [email protected]
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