August 16, 2010

The 14^th Annual Race for the Cure® is rapidly

approaching!

See you in Uptown on October 2^nd!

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN: 45 days

FUNDRAISING COUNTDOWN: Goal: $600,000
Current Level: $103,005.63

REGISTER NOW!

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Congratulations to our current fundraising leaders! Your dollars are making an IMPACT!

Top Fundraising Teams

Circle Up - $10,865
Angela's Army - $8,971.00
Oncology Specialists of Charlotte - $7,822.00

Top Fundraising Individuals

Joanne Monaco - $7,822.00
Melissa Miles - $4,735.00
Mike Smiley - $2,501.00
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NEWS & EVENTS 

BOUNDLESS FUNDRAISING WITH FACEBOOK

We are excited to announce that you will soon see a new and improved version of the Boundless Fundraising application on your Facebook page that will include th ability:

- Donate your profile picture to the Race for the Cure logo
- Send a stream story using the application that will include a link for your friends on Facebook to support you with a new donation
- Share your fundraising badge for teh Race on Facebook
- Share your story with other participants from the Race

During the week of August 23^rd, Facebook will be moving all applications that live on a user’s Profile Wall to a tab – this means that your Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Boundless Fundraising badge will soon be moving to a “Komen Race” tab on your Facebook page. 

If you haven’t already done so, please take the following quick steps today:

1.      Login to Facebook
2.      Select Accounts/Application Settings
3.      Scroll down and select Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®
4.      Select the “Add Profile Tab” option

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 2010 PLEDGE PROGRAM

We are excited to announce a new pledge program that is easy & fun to do!  Raise $250, $500, $750 or higher by October 31^st and have your choice of brand name merchandise as a “thank you.” The more you raise the better the prizes… from tote bags, cookware, apparel, MP3 players, jewelry, TVs, and more! CLICK HERE

Awards are distributed according to total dollars raised.  Prizes awarded $250 and above will be mailed after November 1, 2010.  Grocery totes awarded from the $150 to $249 level must be picked up on Race Day at the Pledge Tents.  Prizes are not cumulative.

Your registration fee gets you to the start line, your fundraising gets us to the cures.
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RACE FOR THE CURE YARD SIGNS

Would you like to let your neighbors know how they can register for Race for the Cure? We have free yard signs available at our office, sharing details about the Charlotte Race for the Cure. If you would like to display one in your yard, please contact r.mcgrath@komencharlotte.org, or call the office at 704-347-8181.
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BUST A MOVE, KOMEN!

Are you willing to shake your booty for Komen? Are you looking for a fun and unique way to draw attention to your team or your individual efforts to support Komen’s cause? Join our YouTube Video Contest!

Gather your team members together, select a song, and put together a creative and entertaining video showing members of your team getting ready for the Race, promoting your team, or just celebrating life!

Our staff and Board Members got together to put together a sample video for you, and we are hoping that by watching this, you will want to “Get It Started!” To check out the Komen staff, Board Members, and a handful of random Komen supporters from the streets of Charlotte as we “BUST A MOVE, KOMEN!”

Prizes will be awarded at the Race Kick-off to the video that has received the most “hits” as of September 16^th, as well as the video that the judges determine to be the best. Break out your dancin’ shoes, get creative, and HAVE FUN!

Summary of Rules:

(For a complete list of rules, visit http://www.komencharlotte.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/teams/video-contest.html) 

1. Your video must include the following: “Charlotte Race for the Cure” along with the event date, in either of the following formats “October 2,    2010” or “10.02.10”

2. Content must be appropriate for a family audience - keep it PG, please!

3. Visit www.komencharlotte.org for more information about the contest, including tips & suggestions, You Tube tutorials, and the video release.

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NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE?
We will be hosting Race for the Cure Registration at Newk’s restaurant in Blakeney Crossing. Stop in for lunch, and get registered for the Race!

Saturday August 21^st from 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Blakeney Crossing - 9815 Rea Rd Suite A

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NEWKS SURVIVOR OF THE MONTH

Would you like to surprise a much deserving friend or family member going through treatment? Newk’s Express Café is looking to award a special night out to a local breast cancer survivor.

The Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has teamed with Newk’s Express Cafe to host 12 Survivors and their family one a month for one year! It’s not just a dinner, but a night for the entire family to be pampered by the Newk’s staff. Email your nominations to RFTC@komencharlotte.org 

Stay tuned to learn more and see pictures from the first winners surprise night out!

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VOLUNTEERS - WE NEED YOU!

While the staff of Komen Charlotte is strong at 5 people, we depend on hundreds of volunteers to help support Race-related activities. All volunteering opportunities for the Race are now available for sign up HERE. Please let us know if you have any questions – we truly appreciate your support and look forward to another successful Race thanks to your help! 
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

Looking for a simple way to have a big impact on breast cancer awareness? Order a pink bow for $5, to show your support.

BCC Rally for Rally for the Cure® has designed a versatile pink bow which will help us all GET PINK this October for Breast Cancer Awareness month! Join neighborhoods, schools, and businesses throughout the greater Charlotte area and tie pink bows on mailboxes, trees, doors and in offices, from October 1st -31st to help raise awareness and spread the message that early detection saves lives. Only $5 per bow, or buy 50 for free delivery! Bows can be ordered from the BCC Rally website www.bccrally.com or by contacting Carol Aaron at pinkbow4rally@gmail.com or 704 962 2646

All proceeds support BCC Rally for Rally for the Cure benefiting Susan G Komen for the Cure®.
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ROCKIN' FOR RIBBONS

Show your support for Komen Charlotte with a night in Vegas! Join us at the Sunset Club on August 27^th for Rockin’ for Ribbons. Test your luck with some Vegas-style games, and see if you win any prizes.