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2006 Huntsman Cancer Institute Heroes Marathon, Half Marathon, and Bike Tour Program

Saturday, June 3, 2006

Be a part of the Hometown Team making a difference in the fight against cancer. Join the Hometown Heroes program in 2006!

Come run or walk in the Salt Lake City Marathon or 5K Saturday, June 3, 2006 on behalf of your hometown cancer cause, Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Accept the challenge. Be a hero.

To find out how to join the team for the Salt Lake City Marathon & 5K in 2006, please e-mail lori.kun@huntsmancancerfoundation.org or call 801.584.5808.

Participants raise money while training for this fun event. All you have to do:

  • Raise $200 per run/walker for 5K and $500 for each marathoner for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), the official local charity of the Salt Lake City Marathon.

  • Join a team or create a team of five people or more to join you on this venture.

  • Prepare yourself for the marathon or 5K by following the Hometown Heroes training schedule.


We Will
  • Reward you with fun training gear and team apparel

  • Connect your team with running/walking coaches & fundraising help

  • Register you for the run or walk

  • Provide you with VIP treatment on training runs and at the finish

  • Put the funds you raise to work immediately in cancer research


Participant's Promise to Program
You will:

  • Pay a $10 Non-refundable processing fee
  • Train for and run/walk in the Salt Lake City 5K or marathon or wear a “I’m walking while I work” sticker
  • Raise the minimum amount (track donations with the Heroes envelope)
  • Expand Huntsman Cancer Institute’s “Circle of Hope,” by telling all your friends and family
  • Have fun!


Heroes 5K Program
Bronze $200 Registration, pasta party, and Hometown Heroes long-sleeve T-shirt and squeeze water bottle
Silver $400 Bronze, plus Hometown Heroes baseball hat and Nalgene water bottle
Gold $600 Bronze, plus Hometown Heroes Ogio bag and Oakley or Smith Sunglasses
Platinum $1,000 Bronze, plus iPOD and Hometown Heroes Hoodie Zip Sweatshirt


Heroes Marathon, Half Marathon, and Bike Tour Program
Salt Lake City $500 Registration, pasta party, Hometown Heroes long-sleeve T-shirt, and Hometown Heroes running singlet
Champion $1,000 Salt Lake City level, plus Marathon Sports Massager “Stick,” Hometown Heroes baseball hat and iPOD


Join the team or just hear more!

Get information at the following one-hour meetings. New Hometown Heroes are HIGHLY encouraged to attend. Alumni may pick up packets from Lori at Huntsman Cancer Institute, Room 5164.

PICK ONE!


BIG TEAMS (over 10 members) CAPTAINS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION
October Kick Offs: “I want a head start on fundraising!”
10/11/05 Tues 6PM Early Bird Kick Off HCI- 4th south room
10/12/05 Wed. 12noon Early Bird Kick Off HCI- 4th south room

MARATHONERS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION
November Kick Offs: "I'm a marathoner!”
11/15/05 Tues. 6PM Marathon Kick Off HCI- 4th south room
11/16/05 Wed. 12noon Marathon Kick Off HCI- 4th south room

ALL OTHERS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION
December Kick Offs: “My team is starting after the holidays!”
12/6/05 Tues. 6PM Team Kick Off HCI- 4th south room
12/7/05 Wed 12noon Team Kick Off HCI- 4th south room
JANUARY KICK OFFS TO BE ANNOUNCED, IF NEEDED

The first training session is Saturday, January 14th. Start your new year right and…

Accept the challenge. Be a hero.

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Already a member?

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To RSVP or just find out how to join the team, please e-mail lori.kun@hci.utah.edu or call 801.581.8014!

  

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