Time has really gotten away from me! In case you haven't heard, we've been processing offline teams and have lots of other things going on in regards to this Race.
Offline Teams Processing is complete. Local teams have been asked to pick their packets up by tomorrow evening (you should have received an email or phone call). Teams outside of the local area were FedEx'd on Monday and should be arriving soon if not already.
With all of this, I failed to post an update following our committee meeting on September 16. Then we had another meeting today. I decided to combine the two into one post as some of the info is out of date from the 16th.
I'll start with Ellen's challenge today:
We are 17 days from Race Day. Tomorrow will be 16 days until our Sweet 16. In honor of this, Ellen has challenged us to call, email, FaceBook, Twitter or talk to everyone we know that has not registered for the Race and ask them to do so tomorrow, October 1. She wants to see 1600 registrations in that one day.
Pink Martini Party was a huge success and raised $34,000. Despite the "lovely" weather, everyone had a great time.
The Boutique is set up and ready for opening on Friday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. Donna shared some of the great items available this year. The word is EARLY. Shop early because "when they're gone, they're gone". We got our beautiful plum Committee t-shirts and jackets today. There are a few jackets that will be available in the Boutique. Come do your Christmas shopping for those special people in your life (or yourself). The Race Space is in the same location as last year.
Early Mail Out started mailing on September 11. As of last night, they have mailed out 22,230 packets. There has been a great response of volunteers, but they are in need of help on Monday night, October 5. Contact me if you are interested, and I will put you in touch with Peggy.
Kids for the Cure t-shirts started mailing on Thursday, September 24. T-shirts are still available if you haven't registered your child.
The Fitness Program is going very well averagine 75-150 participants each time. Many of the participants are amazed that they have been able to accomplish as much as they have in this time. They are so excited about this event that they have designed their own t-shirt.
Pasta Party is going to be great! Amy, Ashley and their committee have arranged for 20 auction items and are looking for more. Fun times at Dickey Stephens Park!
Local sponsors are going to be set up in pods this year instead of lined up. Booths will not open until 6:00 a.m.
The Bouffants will be performing as the Race begins this year. They will perform at 7:00, when the Race begins and for an hour once the 2K begins.
The Friday Survivor Spotlights have become Monday through Friday spotlights on the blog. Channel 7 continues to showcase restaurants from Put a Fork in It on Mondays. Lots of other media showings going on around town.
All entrances to the Survivor Breakfast will be on 6th Street. Admission to the breakfast is a Survivor t-shirt, pink bib or with a survivor. Survivor Photo will be taken on 6th Street between Spring and Center.
Survivor Luncheon. Wow! What can I say? Raffle items include a pendant specially designed and created by Cecil's and a 5-day cruise. A jazz ensemble will be performing with Craig O'Neill as Master of Ceremony.
The Survivor Parade will begin where it usually ends and end where it usually begins. Starting place is 4th and Broadway. Survivors will have a special hat for the parade and will walk through a banner at the end of the parade. An all female 160-member band has been secured as well as the NLR Fire Department's pink fire truck. There will be a float which will include the survivors who have completed the fitness program along with those featured in the Survivor Spotlights.
Three Miles of Men Tailgate Party is Friday, October 9, at Diamond Bear from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The big door prize is 4 tickets to the Arkansas vs. South Carolina game with limo service to and from the game. There were some great comments on what a great ambassador Anthony Lucas is for our cause.
Tickled Pink has sold 40 porta potties to be decorated. More are available if anyone is interested.
Put a Fork in It has about 45 locations. Help us raise more money by eating at one of these locations after the Race. There is a list of participating restaurants online.
Volunteers have filled all of the 468 slots for working at the Race Space with the exception of 98. They still need volunteers for the 1:15 - 5:30 p.m. shifts Monday through Friday on the following dates, October 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 15 as well as the 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. shift on October 6. If you are interested in volunteering, contact me and I will put you in contact with Laurie.
Paint the Town Pink will begin tomorrow with the fountain at the Doubletree. The water will be pink for the month of October. We are also working with the trolley system, the Big Dam Bridge and the Clinton Library.
Skate for the Cure raised $1300.
We received $20,000 from ask.com and can get $10,000 more if we have the most people participate in I Am the Cure online.
Donna Easley, 2010 Race Chair, reported that the public can vote on next year's Race t-shirt. Voting will take place October 1 through November 8 this year. Cost to vote is $5 per vote and the shirt with the most money wins. 75% of the proceeds raised in the voting will stay with the local affiliate. More details to come! Donna also announced Race Day 2010--October 16.
We currently have 29,265 registered for the Race.
Our next meeting is October 12.
Thanks,
Jill
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