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Join African Association of Madison, Inc. for $25 per year
Mail check to; AAM, PO Box 1016, Madison, WI 53701,
608-258-0261, [log in to unmask],
www.AfricanAssociation.org
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Hi folks,
It’s that time of year again to lace up your shoes and get ready to walk/run in the Komen Madison Race for the Cure as part of the African Women’s Association team. There are many ways to participate: walk/run on the day of the race, "sleep in" for the cure, sponsor a runner/walker, or make a donation online. Each option is described below.
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2006
Race Location: On Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center, located at Rimrock Road and John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Team Name: AWA Fight Against Breast Cancer
Paper Registration (** Deadline: Saturday, May 13, 2006, by noon **):
Please be sure to use our team name on your registration form: “AWA Fight Against Breast Cancer.” Call Anita Makuluni, 298-0702, for registration forms if you didn’t receive a form in the mail.
Online Registration (** Deadline: May 17, 2006 **):
1. Go to http://www.madisonraceforthecure.com
2. Click where it says, “Click her for Registrations information for individuals and teams.”
3. Click where it says, “To register as a member of a team, click here.”
4. Click the “REGISTER NOW!” button at the top of the screen.
5. Fill in the information on the first page and click “CONTINUE” at the bottom.
6. ** Please note the drop-down menu permitting registrants to select their team on the second registration screen. **
7. Select “AWA Fight Against Breast Cancer” in the drop-down menu (no password required).
8. Fill in the rest of your information and follow the links to complete your registration.
9. All online registrants must pay by credit card.
RACE CATEGORIES
* Women's and Men's 5K Run - 8:30 am
For all participants who wish to be eligible for the awards listed online at http://www.madisonraceforthecure.com/cms/the-race/.
* Women's and Men's 5K Walk - 8:45 am
Immediately following the 5K Run, we'll also offer a 5K Walk. Perfect for our non-competitive joggers and/or walkers who wish to obtain their own Race time from the Race clock which runs continuously throughout the event. No awards are given.
* 1 Mile Fun Course - 9:00 am
Participants with baby strollers/joggers may prefer the 1 Mile Fun Course rather than our longer 5K walk. There will be a Race clock running throughout the event but no awards are given.
* Sleep in for the Cure® (Virtual Runner)
Can't make it to this year's Race? No problem. Register to Sleep in for a Cure and receive your Komen Madison Race for the Cure t-shirt by mail.
* Sponsor a Walker/Runner
If you are unable to participate in the walk/run, contact someone you know who is walking or running to make a contribution.
* Contribute Online Toward the Cure (Donation)
Log onto AWA’s fundraising site to donate whatever you can afford toward this very worthwhile cause. Visit http://www.active.com/donate/komenMadison/awa, enter the amount of your contribution, and follow the simple instructions using your Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX credit card.
SCHEDULE AND STARTING TIMES
6:00 - 7:30 am Registration / T-shirt pickup
7:45 am Survivor Photo
8:00 am Welcome Remarks, Aerobic Warm-up
8:30 am Men's and Women's 5K Run Starts
8:45 am Men's and Women's 5K Walk Starts
9:00 am 1 Mile Fun Course Starts
10:30 am Awards Program
FREE parking will be available: Entry to parking lot is off the Rimrock Road exit. There are only two entrances - please come early.
Last year was wonderful! Let’s make this one even more wonderful.
For more information, please contact Anita Makuluni at 608-298-0702 or [log in to unmask]
Yours truly,
Kaari Njiru-Lowe and Anita Makuluni, team captains
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