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Give’r for Liver is the Canadian Liver Foundation’s marathon walking program dedicated to raising funds for liver health research, education and awareness programs. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself and experience the exhilaration of crossing the finish line after 42.2 kilometers.

Create personal motivation with a great exercise program, travel to exciting marathon destinations and build lasting friendships, all while making a difference in the lives of those touched by liver disease.

Imagine... a world without liver disease.

Destinations for 2010:

The Kauai Marathon (Hawaii)
September 5, 2010
www.thekauaimarathon.com
The Dublin Marathon (Ireland)
October 25,2010
www.dublinmarathon.ie
Whether you or someone you love has been touched by liver disease, Give’r for Liver will give you the
opportunity to focus on accomplishing a life changing goal and be part of a team that will inspire each other to cross the finish line.
     
  Common Questions
  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
  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
  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
  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.
  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!
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.
 
Give'r for Liver Contact Information

Debralee Fernets
Regional Director, Calgary / Southern Alberta
Canadian Liver Foundation
Suite 309, 1010 – 1 Avenue N.E.
Calgary, AB. T2E 7W7
Telephone: (403) 276-3390 or 1-888-557-5516
Email: dfernets@liver.ca

 

 

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