New Features for 2012
V.I.P. GREEN FOR MOTHER'S DAY
Pink, we all know it means HOPE for the cures. And this year, we're adding a second color...green...the color of empowerment against breast cancer. Every person that officially registers for the 2012 Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure will receive a green wristband to wear on Race Day, entitling you to special V.I.P. services, perks, and surprises. Each registration adds to our success, so please share this news with everyone you know who plans to attend the event and encourage them to make their presence on Race Day really count! V.I.P. perks include (but may not be limited to): V.I.P. lines for the Wawa Tent, , and 'Spot Prizes' from Macy's and other generous sponsors.
INTRODUCING KIDS FOR THE CURE: UNITEDHEALTHCARE KIDS 'DASH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE'
The Komen Kids generation is continually growing in their desire to help fight breast cancer. So, for the first time ever, the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate is giving kids their very own Race event - the Dash to Make a Difference, sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.
Although we call it the Kids Dash, this mini-event is really for kids and parents, and offers a unique way for adults to reinforce to their children that they don't need to ever be afraid of breast cancer because they are never alone in the fight...and they DO have the power to help make a difference!
Dash Facts:
- Open to all children ages 3-12 years who are registered for the Race; no additional fee
- At least one adult must be registered for the Race and attend the Dash with his/her child(ren)
- Location: Von Colln Park and Playground (23rd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
- Start time 10:00 AM, after the main Race event
- Separate heats based on age group
- Everyone's a winner! All participants will receive a commemorative medal, a special Dash/Race t-shirt, treats from Dietz & Watson and Wawa, and other fun surprizes!
Online registration is open now. Click here to register yourself and your child for the 2012 Race.
Thank you to UnitedHealthcare, presenting sponsor of our Komen Philadelphia 2012 Race for the Cure Kids Dash to Make a Difference and Children's FunFest!
POWER WEBINARS
All you need is internet access, and you can tap into one power-packed hour of learning, tips and Q&A to help make your Race season the best ever...whether you are an individual participant, member of a Team, Team captain or just fundraising for the cause!
Pre-registration is Required...Easy... and FREE
Simply click on the name of the webinar you wish to participate in, and take a minute to sign up now. Then we'll send you an email with everything you need to log in and "power up" for the session(s) you choose. Please note, you must register for each webinar individually.
- "Race Registration: as Easy as 1-2-3," November 10, 2011, 2:00 PM (Recorded Version)
- "Building Your Team & Broadening Their Experience," December 15, 2011, 2:00 PM (Recorded version)
- "Team Power Through Fundraising," January 25, 2012, 2:00 PM (Recorded Version)
Can't Make the Scheduled Date and Time?
Recordings of webinars will be made available right here on this website after the original session is complete.
Doctors for the Cure is an exciting new program being introduced for the 2012 Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure by the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate and our Champion Sponsor of the Promise, Cancer Treatment Centers of America. It gives you and other members of your practice the opportunity to empower the cures for breast cancer...regardless of your specialty.
Participation levels vary, however, some ways Doctors for the Cure can make the Race more special, memorable, and inspiring for you and your practice include:
- Complimentary Race registrations and t-shirts for doctors and staff
- Complimentary registrations and t-shirts for breast cancer survivors and patients you serve
- Complimentary admissions to our Race Kick-Off Party, Sponsor Party, and Race Day Survivor/Sponsor Breakfast
- Special recognition for your Race family in Affiliate communications, website, Facebook, etc. as well as on Race Day
- Special support to help you build a stronger and larger family to participate as an official Race Team on Race Day
Get involved as a Doctors for the Cure supporter today. Access the official form here, or by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 215-238-8900 before the March 30, 2012 deadline.
FUNDRAISING HEROES FLEECE JACKET
Raise and submit $2,500 or more by June 1, 2012 - as an individual - and we'll declare you a 2012 Race Fundraising Hero...plus give you a cozy Komen Philadelphia Affiliate fleece jacket so you can proclaim it proudly! Perfect almost all year-round, this exclusive Fundraising Hero jacket is not available for purchase anywhere, and will be given ONLY to 2012 Fundraising Hero qualifiers. Once June 1, 2012 is gone, so are these jackets - so get fundraising today and be a hero by empowering life-saving breast health initiatives.
BONUS! Raise and submit $2,500 by April 1, and have your jacket in time for Race Day
THE NEW AND IMPROVED TOP 100 PINK RIBBON HONOR ROLL
Let our Race family know how successful a fundraiser you are! Our 2011 Top 100 Pink Ribbon Honor Roll members will receive a personalized Race bib that displays their ranking on the Honor Roll. For the 2012 Race, Honor Roll designation will be granted to the top 100 fundraisers who submit their donations by June 1, 2012.
NEW SURVIVORS PINK COLOR GUARD
Get in the fundraising spirit with this special offer for our top 10 survivor fundraisers! For the forst time ever, the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate is giving our top 10 fundraising breast cancer survivors the opportunity to be front and center of our Race's Parade of Pink.
The 2012 Survivors Pink Color Guard will consist of the top 10 fundraising breast cancer survivors who submit the most INDIVIDUAL Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure fundraising above $5,000 by April 13, 2012. Note: Individual fundraising only, team totals do not qualify. Learn more here.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD (first-year Teams only)
If your Team is brand new to the Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure in 2012, be sure to check off 'First Year Team' when you register...then get motoring on your Team fundraising! The new Team that raises the most money by June 1, 2012 will receive an award and be honored as our Rookie of the Year on our website and at a future event.
TEAM VILLAGE
Any Race for the Cure Team that raises $10,000 or more will win their very own 10x10 Team tent in this year's brand-new Team Village! The deadline to qualify to earn a spot with your fellow superstar fundraisers is April 15, 2012. Teams not qualifying for the $10,000 challenge will be accomodated on Race day in the Team Tent, sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
THE FIRST 48 MEMBER CHALLENGE
If your team is the first to register 48 members online, those 48 team members will be taken to the Race compliments of YellowBird Bus Company. Convenient, fun, and a great way to foster team spirit on Race morning, the winning team will be picked up at one location and transported to the Race in a bus, which you can decorate in your team's colors/themes. If no teams qualify by March 15, the challenge will expire.
TEAM BUS DISCOUNTS
For the first time, the generous team at YellowBird Bus Company is offering our Race teams a discount per bus of 48 people, starting at $225 for Philadelphia located pickups/drop-offs. Team pickip/drop-off sites outside the city, please inquire about your discount. Your Team chooses one location to meet, and the bus will shuttle you to and from the Race site. Offer limited to the first 24 bus requests, so reserve your Team bus early! Contact Tom Anton at YellowBird, 215-289-1022. A map of bus parking on Race Day is available here.
BOUNDLESS FUNDRAISING APP
Turn the power of Facebook into a fundraising power source for you! The BoundlessFundraising App will be made available to you at no charge when you register online, then with just a few clicks you can add it to your Facebook page. Once it's there you can:
- send a quick stream story to your Facebook friends
- update your Facebook profile picture to use the Race logo
- view real-time fundraising status on your badge
- share your personal story with other participants and Facebook friends
