October 2 Deadline and Other Info

What a busy time of the year!

Most of you have already received this. However, if you registered offline or have not yet registered, I didn't want you left out in the dark. The following is an email from Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure sent to those who registered online.


Thank you for registering for the race!! We want you to come have fun with us on race morning. Our presenting sponsor, Baptist Health, and our founding sponsor, Hickingbotham Investments, will have representatives on stage to start the race.

Just a reminder to friends and family, the last date to register and have their shirt mailed is next Friday, October 2nd at midnight. (Everyone should continue to fundraise on their Because I Care page.)

We want to tell you about two race events and two affiliate events.


HOPELINE FOR VERIZON WIRELESS

Please donate old phones and old phone accessories to Verizon Wireless HopeLine program! HopeLine accepts wireless phones and accessories in any condition from any manufacturer for reuse and recycling. All phones donated to HopeLine that can be refurbished are reused and those that are not salvageable are recycled in an environmentally sound way under a zero landfill policy.

Phones donated to the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program help victims of domestic violence feel safer and less isolated by giving them a way to call emergency or support services, employers, family and friends.

Donation boxes can be found at all Verizon stores and will be available at Race Space at Pleasant Ridge Mall starting on Friday, October 2nd and downtown Little Rock on Race Morning, Saturday, October 17th. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring our 5K.


PajamAware

To help us reach our growth goals, please continue to tell your friends, family and co-workers if they can't make the Race for the Cure on October 17th, they can sign up for "PajamAware", sponsored by Hank's Fine Furniture. They can be with us in spirit and still receive the 2009 Race for the Cure t-shirt! You don't have to be there to be aware!

If you register as a "PajamAware" participant, you will receive a link to Hank's Fine Furniture to sign up to win a special "Awareness" king or queen size mattress and box spring set. In addition, the Central Arkansas Hank's Furniture stores will be selling these special mattresses. With every purchase between September 15th and October 31st, the Arkansas Affiliate will receive a $100 donation from Hank's. For more information about the "Awareness" Free Mattress Give-Away, visit http://www.hanksfurniture.com/awareness

So, if you decide to sleep in on October 17th, you can still support the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure through "PajamAware", and be sleeping on a great mattress, too!

Register for "PajamAware"


Coffee for the Cure

Coming soon! Coffee for the Cure. Available for sales starting on October 2nd at the Race Boutique and Race morning. Look for tasting booths in the exhibit area on Race morning! This product is offered by Premium Refreshment Services. $1.50 of each bag will benefit the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.


NASCAR Foundation Track Walk

The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Memphis Motorsports Park. This is an opportunity to walk on the race track!! 50% of the funds raised will benefit The NASCAR Foundation. 50% of the funds raised will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:00 a.m. For more details go to https://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1162&srcid=311.

Remember: It's MY RACE to win on Saturday, October 17th in downtown Little Rock.


Thanks,
Jill