National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Pledge for the Cure
Go the Extra Mile and fundraise! Did you know there are almost 15,000 Race participants? If every participant collects just $100, you could help us raise $1.5 million for the fight against breast cancer. What an amazing challenge!
Go Online
When you register for the Race, a personal webpage is automatically created for you! Your Race Center allows you to create a personalized website for setting goals and emails to request pledges.
"I decided just to send ONE email to all
of my friends, and within 24 hours, they
had donated more than $1,500!"
—2008 Race Participant
Prefer Paper?
Download the 2009 pledge form. Pledge donations may be submitted by mail to:
Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
PO Box 601597
Charlotte, NC 28260-1597
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Please do not mail cash
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Make checks payable to Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
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Include fundraiser's name on the memo line of each check
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Pledge money may also be submitted on Race Day at the Pledge Booths
Matching - your gift goes twice as far
If your employer has a Matching Funds Program, please file the necessary form(s) with your employer and also submit copies to the Charlotte Komen office via mail (505 East Blvd, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28203) or fax (704-347-8145) or email, Pledges@komencharlotte.org.
Keep Racing towards a Cure!
You don't have to stop collecting funds after Race Day as we will continue to count all funds raised through the month of October.
Pledge Prizes
Individual runners and walkers are eligible for great prizes based on total pledges collected by October 31, 2009. It's not just what you will receive for your fundraising efforts, it's what you will give back to our community.
| Raise | You will receive... | ...and make possible for uninsured or underinsured neighbors in your community to receive: |
| $250-$499 | Komen Magnet | Culturally appropriate breast health education materials for up to 500 people |
| $500-$999 | Komen Hat | Clinical breast exams for up to 20 people |
| $1,000-$1,499 | Komen Mug | Digital mammograms for up to 8 people |
| $1,500-$1,999 | Komen Beach Towel | Ultrasound-guided biopsy for up to 2 people |
| $2,000 and over | Komen Stadium Seat | Lymphedema compression garments and therapy for 3 people or more |
| Grand Prize! | American Airline Ticket | Major contribution towards life saving research - potential UNLIMITED! |
Prizes are not cumulative. Substitution of gifts of equal value may be necessary pending availability. Individual prize eligibility will be determined based on donations received as of October 31, 2009.
The Pink Honor Roll
Become a member of the Pink Honor Roll by being one of the top 100 fundraisers in the pledge program for the 2009 Race!
The top 100 individual fund raisers from the 2008 Race became the founding members of the 1st ever Komen Charlotte Pink Honor Roll and as such will be honored with special recognition at the 2009 Race. Start fundraising today through October 31st and you could be member of the 2009 class!
Let us know how we can help you in your efforts. Please contact us at Pledges@komencharlotte.org with any questions.
Thank you for joining us in the fight against Breast Cancer.
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