Race for yourself. Race for her.
Running with TEAM GIG helps raise money for Girls in the Game.
How to register with TEAM GIG:
1. Register for the actual race at: www.chicagomarathon.com
2. Register with TEAM GIG at: www.active.com/donate/teamgig
NOTE: When you get to our Active page to register for TEAM GIG, you click on "register for this event" located at the top of the page.
3. After you register for the race through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon website, you must submit your race confirmation ID # to Jenika Faes, at: Jenika@girlsinthegame.org.
Our
mission is to provide and promote sports & fitness opportunities,
nutrition & health education and leadership development to enhance
the overall health and well-being of all girls.
Last year, Girls in the Game's TEAM GIG raised over $44,000 as an offical Affiliated Charity with the Chicago Marathon.
This year, we are proud to announce TEAM GIG's acceptance as an offical Participating Charity of
The 2008 Bank of America Chicago marathon!
The goal of TEAM GIG is to build awareness and support of Girls in the Game, through raising funds and promoting active and healthy lifestyles.
Whether it's your first marathon, or you've run so many you've lost count--TEAM GIG can offer a very rewarding experience! TEAM GIG Requirements: Supporters
running with TEAM GIG are asked to raise a minimum of $500, which could
provide a year of Girls in the Game programming to one girl. Our total
TEAM GIG fundraising goal is $45,000--which could bring our innovative,
engaging, and effective after school programming to four different
schools or parks in Chicago!
We
are committed to helping you reach your fundraising goals. All runners
will be guided through developing an individualized fundraising plan by
our development team at our fundraising clinic, or by appointment if
needed. Also, every runner will be given a fundraising guide full of
beginner to advanced strategies and ideas, and will receive a free
web-based fundraising page through Active.com.
Benefits of running with TEAM GIG: - Complimentary 18-week marathon training program through our official training partner, CARA, the Midwest's largest running group
- Free official gear, compliments of Nike Factory Store: Dri-FIT shirt, Dri-FIT socks, visor, drawstring bag, and water bottle - Raffle drawings and fundraising incentive prizes - TEAM GIG social events, including: pre-training "fun-runs", a complimentary pre-race "Soul Food" pasta dinner, and a complimentary
post-race celebration event
- TEAM GIG cross-training events - Opportunities to meet girls from Girls in the Game programs - Race day cheer/support groups with Girls in the Game girls, staff, supporters--and your friends and family can join as well -
Help create opportunities for girls to discover their strengths and
build their self-esteem in safe & supportive environments For more information or further instructions on how to join our team, please contact Jenika Faes at: Jenika@girlsinthegame.org or 312.633.4263, ext. 302.
- Currently obesity is the greatest health risk in the U.S. and kills
more Americans each year than AIDS, all cancers, and all
accidents combined.
- Only 28% of Chicago's girls get enough exercise compared to 43%
of Chicago's boys.
- Only 6% of Chicago Public School students will earn a college
degree by their mid-twenties.
-
Women do not fill as many leadership positions as men: women represent
just 11% foc orporate officers, 11% of board members, 2% of top earners
in Fortune 500 companies, and only 55 of the 536 members of Congress.
Girls in the Game is working to reverse the numbers, but we need your help!
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