Hello Runners and Marathoners!
Are you looking for a number for the Boston Marathon this Spring? Through our supporter, Boston Rising, there are some bibs available through John Hancock’s Non-Profit Program. In addition, Boston Rising will match your fundraising minimum of $5000, earmarking $10,000 for our school!!
Please contact Brittany Parker at Boston Rising ASAP, and let her know you are interested in taking one of these bibs!
The Boston Marathon is a “not to be missed” marathon, nothing like getting all the support from different colleges, conquering Heartbreak Hill, and making thousands of new friends Kenmore Square! You will be raising money towards ensuring children in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Jamaica Plain get the best education possible! While these children have faced some difficult challenges in the past, they are making steady improvements each day with the help of Boston’s most talented and dedicated teachers! Please help to build on their successes by committing to a remarkable achievement!
2012 BOSTON MARATHON® APPLICATION
All pages of the application must be completed and returned to Boston Rising by mail, email, or fax. If you have anyquestions, please contact Brittany Parker at 617-236-0094 x202 or bparker@bostonrising.org. Please feel free to attach additional pages if necessary.
SUBMIT BY MAIL TO:
Boston Rising
Attention: Brittany Parker
711 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 102
Boston, MA 02111
SUBMIT BY EMAIL TO:
Brittany Parker, bparker@bostonrising.org
SUBMIT BY FAX TO:
Brittany Parker, 617-236-0094 x202
CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name _______________________________ MI ___ Last Name_____________________
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Home Phone _____________________________ Cell Phone____________________________
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Employer________________________________ Title_________________________________
Work Address__________________________________________________________________
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Does your employer match charitable donations? Yes ____ No ____ Unsure ____
If so, what is the limit your employer will match? ______________________________
I prefer to be contacted at: Home_____ Work_____ Cell _____ Email____
FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE
Have you participated in a marathon or a pledge event for a charity before?
Yes ____ No____
If yes, please complete the following. (Please list all experience; add lines if necessary.)
Name of event: ___________________ Charity name_________________ Amount raised: $_________
Name of event: ___________________ Charity name__________________ Amount raised: $_________
Do you have any other experience fundraising for non-profit organizations? Yes _____ No______
If so, please explain:
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What will be your fundraising goal for Boston Rising? (Minimum required is $5,000)
$______________What is your plan for reaching and surpassing this goal? Please be specific.
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CONNECTION TO BOSTON RISING
How did you learn about Boston Rising?
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Why do you want to run the Marathon for Boston Rising?
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What other community organizations are you involved with and in what capacity?
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Did you or someone you know have a life-changing experience due to the education that was available?
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If so, please explain:
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RUNNING EXPERIENCE
Have you ever run a marathon before? Yes ____ No____
If yes, what was the last marathon you ran? __________________________________________
If no, what is the longest distance you have run? ______________________________________
Please describe your weekly exercise/training regimen:
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Do you have any prior injuries or specific reasons to be concerned about your ability to complete a
marathon? Yes _______ No_______
Please explain.
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Boston Rising plans to hold monthly team meetings during training. These may be on Saturdays after a group run.
We will have exact dates in early December. Do you foresee any conflicts in attending these meetings?
If so, what is the reason?
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BOSTON RISING PARTNERSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE 2012 BOSTON MARATHON®
Please read the following carefully and sign at the bottom.
Application Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by Boston Rising. Once you have submitted your application, Boston Rising will contact you by phone to discuss your application further. All runners must be at least 18 years of age, be capable of completing the Marathon in less than six hours, and comply with the terms and conditions listed below.
TIME COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES: Runners are expected to train and fundraise extensively to ensure they meet their financial commitment and complete the Marathon. We are here are to support your Marathon goals and ensure that this is a positive experience for the entire team. Boston Rising will provide fundraising support and tips, a structured training program with a coach, and monthly meetings. Boston Marathon expects its runners to attend the monthly meetings, assuming you live within a reasonable distance of the meeting. We will actively communicate with you on your fundraising goal and check in with you frequently on meeting your fundraising targets.
FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT: A fundraising minimum of $5,000 is required to join the Boston Rising Marathon Team and receive an individual entry for the 2012 Boston Marathon. Once you have been selected, a non-refundable team fee of $100 will be charged to your credit card, verifying your acceptance. The team fee of $100 does not count towards your fundraising minimum. In the event that you do not meet the minimum donation requirement by Thursday,
April 12, 2012, Boston Rising reserves the right to charge the balance owed to your credit card, unless prior arrangements have been made. If you are selected to participate in the Marathon for Boston Rising, valid credit card information must be submitted at that time.
B.A.A. RACE ENTRY FEE: Boston Rising will inform you of the details of the B.A.A. race entry after you have been selected to join the Boston Rising Marathon team. The B.A.A. charges a $250 race application fee that does not count towards your fundraising minimum. This fee will be collected separately at a later date (early 2012). Do not contact the B.A.A. directly to secure your number.
MATCHING GIFT POLICY: Many companies match employee charitable contributions. You can check with your employer to see if your company has this program, and ask donors if their employers match gifts. Many companies issue matching gift checks quarterly or semi-annually. Therefore if you plan to use a match to reach your minimum, it is your responsibility to contact the matching company to ensure the check will be received before April 12, 2012. If the
company‘s match cycle is past April 12, 2012, the match cannot count towards your minimum.
CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your participation with Boston Rising Team for the Boston Marathon, waivingyour responsibility for the $5,000 minimum, anytime on or before January 3, 2012. To do so you must contact Brittany Parker at Boston Rising, in writing, on or before January 3. Your $100 team fee is non-refundable and Boston Rising will not refund any donations raised and received by our office prior to January 3. After January 3 you are responsible for raising the $5,000 minimum, even if for any reason, including injury, you are unable to run in the Marathon.
I hereby accept and agree to the terms and conditions as set forth above in the “Terms and Conditions.”
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
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