| Habitat for
Humanity-Detroit (Habitat-Detroit) invites you to run,
walk or sponsor someone doing so, in the Free Press/
Flagstar Marathon Fundraiser on
October 19, 2008. Funds raised for
Habitat-Detroit will support the programs and services
needed to build homes for low-income working families in
need of a “hand up not a hand out”. |
Get
Involved!
To Register:
To get started, click here to 
or fax any hardcopy forms to: (313) 371-3400, Attn.
Run4HabitatD.
You can participate in one of these categories or opt to
support a runner/walker with a donation online, click here to 
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5K Run/Walk: |
At 3.1
miles, the 5K Fun Run/Walk is perfect for
runners of any age and ability. Each 5K
runner/walker’s goal is to raise at least
$200. |
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Half Marathon Run/Walk: |
Enjoy the
only international half marathon in the
world, as runners cross the Ambassador
Bridge before running one mile under water
(through the tunnel back to Detroit). Each
half marathon runner’s goal is to raise at
least $500. |
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Marathon: |
Enjoy the
international 26.2-mile Detroit Free Press
marathon, which will take you around
downtown Detroit, Canada's city of Windsor,
and Belle Isle. Each full marathon runner’s
goal is to raise at least $500. |
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Relay Team: |
The
Relay Team consists of four or five people
running legs ranging from 3 to 7 miles. Each
team’s goal is to raise at least $1,000. |
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Have
Fun!
Each runner/walker will get an easy to use, personalized
web page on
www.Active.com to collect donations online. You can
also collect donations offline using our Donation
Collection Sheet. You can create or join a team to
keep the excitement and competition going while you train
and raise dollars for Habitat-Detroit. Your webpage will
have email blast capability and 24/7 support for any
questions or issues by
www.Active.com
You will get a long-sleeved T-shirt from the Detroit
Marathon and a Habitat team shirt for race day! You can
join a team and communicate with each other online to
keep the excitement and competition going. There is more
information including a training program, a course map
and tips at:
http://www.detroitmarathon.com. Contact Lori at:
lzalut@habitatdetroit.org or 313.521.6691 x 101 with
questions.
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| Habitat-Detroit
is dedicated to eliminating Detroit low-income, working families
living in sub-standard housing. By supporting our mission, you are
helping give families “a hand up, not a hand out” to move into a
new, safe, energy efficient and affordable home! Imagine the
improved view of the future the children will receive. On behalf of
the families and communities that we serve -
Thank you! |
