2012 TEAM CAPTAIN KIT

THE TIME TO REGISTER IS NOW

2012 TEAM CAPTAIN WORKSHOPS

TIPS TO ENCOURAGE TEAM MEMBERS TO JOIN NOW

Spread the word to potential team members about the Early Bird advantage through January 1, 2012. As Team Captain - the cornerstone of your team - this is your chance, as a team captain, to give them a savings opportunity and grow your team in the process!

Need some help with your message? Here's a way to boost your team membership. You can copy and paste the text into your own email, modify the text if you wish, and enter the necessary information (highlighted). Send it to your contact list and watch your team grow.

To my Dear Friends and Family,

It's hard to believe that it's already time to register for the 2012 Komen Detroit Race for the Cure! This year's race takes place:

Saturday, May 26, 2012 (7:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.; Comerica Park)

If you've never attended the 5K walk/run, it's a fun event for the entire family. If you've joined us in the past, you know it's "the best day in the City of Detroit."

****IMPORTANT NEWS****

The need for breast cancer screening, treatment support and education in our community is greater than ever. And, over the years, Race expenses have increased. After holding steady for more than five years, the 2012 registration fees have changed. But, if you register NOW, you can get the Early Bird advantage.

Adult team registration fees increase to $30.00 January 2. I suggest you register RIGHT NOW so you don't miss out. Please use this link: http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/reginfo.asp 

Choose "TEAM REGISTRATION" - then look for [TEAM NAME]. You can even download instructions at http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/releases/2012/race_forms/team_join.pdf. I look forward to seeing your registration confirmation today!

Can't be with [TEAM NAME] on May 26th? Join us in a very meaningful way and help end breast cancer forever by making a donation at http://www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC12/[YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE].

Your friend,

[YOUR NAME]

Don't delay - send out your email TODAY.

FUNDRAISING FORUM

Team Captains have an enormous impact on Komen Detroit fundraising. You are the foundation that allows us to help our neighbors with few resources and continue the remarkable work of scientists here and around the world. To do this, you have two fundraising pages to manage.

Team Page: This will show all team member donations and direct donations to your team as one total. This page is automatically produced once you establish your team (there is no fee to establish your team, but you must register yourself for which there is a fee). A link to the page is emailed to you when you create your team.

Individual Page: This is the page you should use to solicit donations from your friends and family.  The link to your personal page is emailed to you once you complete your personal registration. All donations made to your personal page will roll into the team total. We always encourage Team Captains, and team members, to use your personal fundraising page to solicit donations. Incentives are awarded based on personal page totals. Click here for instructions on how to manage your team and personal fundraising pages.

We'll see you at one or more of the events where we honor people just lik you!

JUST ASK!

If you're new to fundraising, there's lots of help available. If you've collected donations in the past, you know the easiest way is by sending an email. It's that simple! You might be surprised to know that many people are just waiting to be asked. Try this -- especially for out-of-towners who can't join us on Race day.

To my Dear Friends and Family,

As you know, breast cancer has touched us all. So I'm taking a bold step and participating in the Komen Detroit Race for the Cure� on Saturday, May 26th, 2012.

I'm joining the movement to end breast cancer forever because every 3 minutes, a woman in the United States dies of breast cancer. Worldwide, that figure is at 74 seconds. I wish we could all walk together. It's so inspiring to know that I will be a part of something that is actually saving lives. And even though we won't be together on that morning, you can still be part of the CURE!

I've set my personal goal at $[INSERT GOAL AMOUNT]. So I'm hoping you will help me reach my goal. You can donate online safely and securely at http://www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC12/[YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE].

75% net raised by Komen Detroit stays in metro Detroit to fund vital breast education, screening and treatment programs. The need in this community is so great. The remaining 25% is contributed to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Award & Research Grant Program, to fun groundbreaking breast cancer research.

This holiday season, consider a donation in someone's honor. It is one of the best gifts you can give. Your gift will make a difference. I thank you in advance. Your generosity saves lives!

Wishing very healthy and happy holidays to you all.

[Your Name]

P.S. Ask your employer to double your donation through a matching gift program!

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FUN FUNdraising EVENTS

WHY BECOME A TEAM--- LESS TALK...MORE ACTION 

Teamwork -A team gives people an opportunity to volunteer their time, talent, and dollars together to make a difference in our world and have fun doing it! Support community involvement. Take up the challenge of finding a cure by raising funds through the Friends for the Cure� program.

Education - As a team, you inspire others to learn about breast cancer and early detection, to encourage women to learn about their personal risk, to have yearly clinical exams and mammograms, and to teach others about Komen and its mission - to end breast cancer forever.

Awards - Working together, you can accomplish great things. Make your fundraising goal reach even further. Strive to build the largest team possible, with every member raising funds. Our generous sponsors continue to award our teams for their achievement in 2012.

Motivation - Turn talk into action. Spread the word, asking people to donate, get screened and advocate for strong breast cancer public policy. Tell everyone you know about the urgency of this cause and about the many ways they can help.

After three decades of progress, we are much closer to our vision. But we are at risk of losing ground. It's alarming that fewer than 50% of women age 40+ with insurance get an annual mammogram. We know that the number of women without health insurance is growing with few options for screening or quality cancer treatment. Programs that help women without insurance are threatened. Sadly, people are still dying from breast cancer- somewhere in the world, a woman dies of breast cancer every 74 seconds.

This is simply unacceptable because we know early detection saves lives.

We're calling for "Less Talk. More Action." We're going to turn the tide and drive people to action. With your help, we will beat this disease that will kill almost 500,000 - making it the 2nd leading killer of women worldwide.

We must act. We must encourage others to act-- with their feet, with their voices, and with their dollars.

LESS TALK ... MORE ACTION

YOU have the power to make the difference!