| What: |
The
14th annual Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure raises awareness and money
for breast
cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. |
| Where: |
Kapi’olani
Park, Honolulu, HI. The Bandstand is located near the intersection
of Monsarrat Ave. and Kalakaua Ave. Team packet pickup information
will be announced. |
| When: |
Sunday,
October 19, 2008
5K Run/Walk starts at 7:00 AM
1 mile Run/Walk starts at 7:15 AM |
| Why: |
The Komen Hawai’i
Race For The Cure® is dedicated to eradicating breast cancer
as a life threatening disease. Breast cancer is the leading cause
of death of women between the ages of 40 and 59, and in Hawai’i,
especially among native Hawaiians and Filipinas. |
| How: |
Register as a team
and help us achieve our goal.
Circulate Race entry forms and information about the Race.
Encourage team members to register online at www.komenHawai’i.org.
Be sure they know exact team name and team captain’s name.
Send e-mails to potential team members.
If possible, publicize the event through newsletters and through
office memos.
Display race posters in work areas.
Remind breast cancer survivors they can receive special recognition
at the race. |
| Who: |
Any business, school,
church, organization, neighborhood, family or group of friends can
form a team. |
| Team: |
A minimum of ten people.
The team can consist of runners and walkers in any combination.
Each team member should pay an entry fee. Teams that do not meet
the ten people minimum will be charged the additional fees required
to enter those team members as individuals.
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| Deadline: |
All
teams must be registered on-line no later than September
21, 2008.
Mail-in registration must be postmarked no later than September
19, 2008.
Make checks payable to and mail to:
Komen
Hawaii Race for the Cure®
P.O. Box 31000
Honolulu, HI 96849-5365 |
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