(7-13-09) From Press Release - The American Cancer Society needs your help! We are looking for runners and walkers to participate in the Portland Marathon in October as a Charity Runner. As a Charity Runner, you will run or walk the Portland Marathon to help support cancer research and provide support to cancer patients.
In return for helping the American Cancer Society, runners and walkers will receive:
- Free running or walking marathon training
- Race day VIP amenities, including: American Cancer Society tent, race day gear, a gear check area, private changing areas, facilities, massage, cheer teams, and more
- The opportunity to make a difference in the fight against cancer
- Exclusive American Cancer Society racing shirt
- A supportive team to support them and train with them
- American Cancer Society social events & rather gatherings
- A personal fundraising website to make it easier for them to reach out to friends & family and ask for donations
- Opportunity to participate in memory or in honor of a loved one touched by cancer, as well as "In Memory of" and "In Honor of" ribbons to wear on race day
For more information, please contact Bonnie Ell at Bonnie.Ell@cancer.org or 503.795.3963
You can also learn more about the program or register by visiting: www.charityrunner.org.
