Marathon
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The challenge
A great way to give to REACH Grenada is to do something meaningful for yourself that will also directly benefit the lives of others. Taking on a challenge as great as training for and completing a marathon says a lot about a person’s level of dedication to wellbeing. However, doing so with the express goal of improving the lives of others raises the bar on personal commitment.
Please join us as an inspired and dedicated REACH Grenada team member to run in this year’s ING New York City Marathon taking place Sunday, November 7th, 2010 in an effort to improve the lives of Grenada’s children.Your contribution
In joining our team -+ your commitment will help provide much needed psychosocial training for care workers in Grenada’s orphanages
+ your dedication will pay for paint so that the bare gray walls of many of Grenada’s schools may become vibrant and inspiring to their students
+ your energy will send a message to children in rural Grenada that someone “out there” cares
+ your strength will translate into the training of Grenada’s doctors and the provision of updated medical supplies
+ your resolve will aid in the much-needed donation of thousands of books and resources that will fill Grenada’s schools
Registration is easy
REACH Grenada is a registered charity with the New York Road Runners club and has been awarded a team of 25 people. Marathon numbers will be allocated on a first come first served basis. In order to register, please click here to contact our New York Road Runner's Club charity captain. Should you have any questions or concerns please click here to contact us.Fundraising commitment
By signing up each runner commits to raise $3,000 in either personal or corporate sponsorship. ($525 of that money goes to the New York Road Runner’s Club.) We’ve made it really easy for you to keep track of your sponsorship and donations. Please visit www.firstgiving.com/27271 to set-up your own fundraising page. The process is thoroughly outlined and takes just a few moments. However, please note that you must select the Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children (through which its program, REACH Grenada, is made possible) as your charity recipient.Use of proceeds
Thanks to the generosity of the Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children who cover all of REACH Grenada's general and operating expenses, we can assure you that 100% of marathon donations (after an obligatory fee payable to New York Road Runners) will go directly to fund programs in Grenada.Click here to see where the money is going >>>>
Team marathon training sessions
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| Upcoming training sessions for Sept and Oct 2010 | ||||
| Sept 10 | 6.30pm | 6 miles | NW corner of 59th St and 5th Ave | Free |
| Sept 16 | 8.30am | 6-18 miles | Reservoir entrance on 5th and 90th St | Free |
| Sept 20 | 8.00am | 4-20 miles | Corner of Central Park West and W106th St | $30* |
| Sept 30 | 8.30am | 6-18 miles | Reservoir entrance on 5th and 90th St | Free |
| Oct 08 | 6.30pm | 5 miles | NW corner of 59th St and 5th Ave | Free |
| Oct 10 | 8.00am | 4-20 miles | Corner of Central Park West and W106th St | $30* |
| Oct 15 | 8.30am | 6-18 miles | Reservoir entrance on 5th and 90th St | Free |
| Oct 15 | 6.30pm | 5 miles | NW corner of 59th St and 5th Ave | Free |
| Oct 17 | 8.00am | 10 miles | 1st Ave and 60th Street | $30** |
| Oct 22 | 6.30pm | 5 miles | NW corner of 59th St and 5th Ave | Free |
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* $30 fee includes Water, PowerGels, PowerBars, Pace Groups, Coach Mindy to answer questions
** $30 fee includes Pace Groups, Water and Bagels at finish, Coach Mindy to answer questions
Overseas runners
Lastly, all traveling participants will receive a discounted rate at Soho House, located in Manhattan’s trendy meat-packing district, should you choose to stay there.Sponsorship
If you are unable to physically partake in this exciting adventure, but would like to contribute to REACH’s efforts, please submit your donation here.Our appreciation
On behalf of all of us at REACH Grenada and especially the children who will benefit from your efforts, thank you for considering this exciting adventure!Each donor who contributes a minimum of $250 in support of the REACH Grenada ING New York City Marathon team will be eligible to win two all-inclusive nights for two people at Grenada’s famed Laluna Hotel. Set alongside lush tropical rainforests and beautiful, breathtaking beaches, the new Luxury Spa and Wellness Center at Laluna offers the perfect Caribbean island getaway.
You may also choose to participate in the Yoga, Chocolate, Charity retreat at a discounted rate. It is a chance to unwind, relax and recharge in the knowledge that you are also addressing the needs of others. For more information, please visit the website: yogawithneo.com/yogaretreats/caribbean.
