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What is my commitment by becoming a Give’r for Liver team member? |
- Participation in an 16-18 week marathon training program
- Meeting a designated fundraising target
- Walking in the 42.2 km marathon
- Raising awareness
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What will the training program consist of? |
- Team members will be given an 16-18 week training schedule and may sign up for training with a Running Room / Walking Room in your community (web clinics will also be available through the Running Room / Walking Room)
- A guest speaker will join us once a month with topics that include nutrition, stretching, injury prevention, cross training, proper footwear and clothing, etc.
- Commitment to walk / exercise on the days that we don’t meet as a group
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What are the fundraising targets and when are the funds due? |
- The minimum fundraising targets are $6,000 for either location – Kauai, Hawaii or Dublin, Ireland
- Your $500 registration fee will be applied to your personal fundraising goal
- Minimums are set so the expenses remain below 30% of total dollars raised.
- One major group fundraising event will be determined by the team members
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Where does the money go? |
- The Give’r for Liver program raises funds for liver health research, education and awareness programs. One in ten Canadians – men, women and children - will develop some form of liver disease in their lifetime.
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What benefits do I receive as a team member? |
- Give’r for Liver team members will receive round-trip airfare to the marathon destination (Kauai, Hawaii or Dublin, Ireland) from a Canadian departure city
- Hotel accommodations for five nights (any additional accommodation expenses and incidentals are to be covered by the participant)
- Transfers from destination airport to hotel and return to destination airport
- Marathon registration (includes marathon t-shirt and medals)
- Pre-marathon events (marathon expo and pasta party if applicable)
- Give’r for Liver gear - jackets and singlets
- 16-18 week training program
- Fundraising assistance
- Lasting friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!
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Why should I do this? |
- Give’r for Liver will enable you to get in great shape and experience the exhilaration of crossing the finish line after walking 42.2 kilometers, all while making a difference in the lives of those touched by liver disease.
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