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P.F. CHANG’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ARIZONA MARATHON
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION PACKET
JANUARY 18, 2015 • 7:50 AM
PHOENIX | SCOTTSDALE | TEMPE
Join us in Running for Kids!
This year, we are excited to
announce that TGen's
Dorrance Center for Rare
Childhood Disorders is an
Official Charity of the 2015
P.F. Chang's Marathon and 1/2 Marathon!
For children suffering from rare disorders and their
families searching desperately for care, TGen’s
Dorrance Center for Rare Childhood Disorders is a
driving force in genomic medicine and a powerful
community. We are undaunted in the pursuit to care
for each child by identifying the underlying causes
that lead to disease, searching for treatment options
tailored to their unique biology, and doing
everything we can to make a difference in their
lives.
How can you participate?
Create a Team
Do you know a group of runners that all want to run for a child?
Well then, the Create a Team option is perfect for you! Create a
team name, have runners join your team, personalize your page,
and have FUN.
Be a Runner
Want to run and raise $1,000? Then sign up by registering for the
full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.2
miles), or Relay (6.5 miles).
Be a Virtual
Runner
Want to be a part of the fundraising fun, VIP dinner, and get an
awesome t-shirt but can’t make the race? Then sign up to be a
virtual runner and raise $1,000.
Be a Supporter
Think this is a great idea and want to make a donation to support
a child? Then become a supporter.
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How to Create a Team in just 10 steps!
1. Going to www.helptgen.org/run4kids or click on link
from TGen Foundation website.
2. At the top of the page, find where it says “Register”
and hover over the link to display the drop down
menu and click “Start a Team”.
3. Create a Team; use a unique team name easy for
people to browse for. Choose a fundraising goal for
your team (we suggest your team raise $1,000 per
runner) and click “Next Step”.
The following steps will be the same for anyone who
joins your team as a runner or fundraiser. Once you
have created your page, your friends/family can
join/donate/share with others.
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10. Start recruiting and asking friends and family to help support your cause!!
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Registration
Register by going to www.helptgen.org/run4kids
It is VERY important that you register through this
site. Registering here ensures you have access to
your personal fundraising page and get special
Team TGen event invitations, updates, support,
and promotions!
Marathon
(26.2 miles)
Half Marathon
(13.1 miles)
10K
(6.2 miles)
Relay
(6.5 miles)
$165
$165
$82.50
$82.50
*The registration fee is what the Rock and Roll Marathon charges TGen to
participate as a charity. If you raise $1,000 then TGen will pay for your race
registration.
Benefits of being a part of Team TGen
When you raise $1,000 you receive:
1.
Team TGen Tshirt!
2.
Invitation to a VIP dinner Saturday, January 17th
3.
Prizes for the top fundraisers
4.
The option to train with a local trainer
5.
Personal fundraising page with easy-to-use online fundraising tools
6.
Charity participant medal in addition to the finisher's medal.
That's right, 2 medals!
7.
Access to our VIP TGen tent at the finish line
Fundraising
The goal is to have every runner raise $1,000 to help children with rare disorders.
Once you hit your goal your registration fee is waived. You will receive a free team
t-shirt and tickets to the pre-race VIP dinner the Saturday before the marathon. Any
amount that you pay towards your registration fee goes towards your $1,000 goal.
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How to raise $1,000
1.
Pledge yourself. If you paid your registration you are
already $165 towards your goal!
2.
Ask 2 family members to sponsor you for $50 each 3.
Ask 5 buddies and 5 Facebook friends to each
contribute $20
4.
Ask 5 co-workers to each contribute $20 5.
Ask 5 neighbors each for $20 6.
Ask 10 people from your place of worship or other association to each donate
$10
7.
Ask your manager for a donation of $50 from your company or, find out if they
will match what you raise and ask for the paperwork 8.
Ask 5 businesses your company works with to sponsor you for $40
9.
Ask 4 businesses you frequent to donate $25
OR, you can simply
ask 50 of your Facebook
friends to donate $20 each!
Send your donors
thank you messages
from your email
center!
* The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Each donor that
we receive information from will receive an email that they can use for tax purposes.
For help on fundraising please contact Robyn Nebrich Duda at
(602) 343-8638 or rnebrich@tgen.org. She can help you set up
your fundraiser and give you fundraising tips.
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Sponsorship Information
All proceeds from the event go directly to TGen’s Dorrance Center for Rare
Childhood Disorders, to help with identify the underlying causes that lead to
disease, searching for treatment options tailored to the unique biology, and
doing everything we can to make a
difference in their lives.
$2,500 gift
$5,000 gift
We appreciate your support and
remind you that a portion of your
donation is tax deductible. For your
records, the tax ID number for TGen
Foundation is 33-1092191.
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2 complimentary entries into the P.F. Chang’s Marathon or ½ Marathon

Invitations to the VIP dinner

Visual and verbal recognition at the VIP dinner
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Logo and opportunity to provide promotional material at the Race Day booth to
21,000+ racers
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Logo and link to your website from the P.F. Chang’s Marathon page on TGen’s
website (4,000+ unique users)
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Logo on Race Day t-shirts
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4 invitations to the VIP dinner
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Visual and verbal recognition at the VIP dinner

Logo at the Race Day booth
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Logo and link to your website from the P.F. Chang’s Marathon page on TGen’s
website (4,000+ unique users)

Logo on Race Day t-shirts
August 1, 2014
John Doe
Beverage Company
1000 N. 10th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
SAMPLE LETTER
Dear John,
This year, at the P.F. Chang’s Marathon, runners like me are running on behalf of a child with a rare
disorder. For children suffering from rare disorders and their families searching desperately for care,
TGen’s Dorrance Center for Rare Childhood Disorders is a driving force in genomic medicine and a
powerful community. They are undaunted in the pursuit to care for each child by identifying the
underlying causes that lead to disease, searching for treatment options tailored to their unique biology,
and doing everything they can to make a difference in their lives.
This year I am running for Mylee Grace:
Mylee Grace, forever 5 years, old passed away from Mitochondrial disease. Our butterfly princess stole
the hearts of many with her giant smile. She was a courageous fighter who loved ELMO, Dora and
dancing like a ballerina. She taught us to NEVER GIVE UP, help us carry on her valiant fight.
As a valuable member of the business community, I hope you will consider sponsoring this important
event either financially or with an in-kind contribution of products. All proceeds from the event will go to
support the Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGen) Dorrance Center for Rare Childhood
Disorders and help children like Mylee.
Thank you for considering supporting the thousands of families in their daily battle with rare disease. If
you have any questions or would like more information please contact Robyn Duda Nebrich at
rnebrich@tgen.org or (602) 343-8638.
Yours towards a cure,
Sara Eaton
Mylee’s Marathoners
For more information about the P.F. Chang’s Marathon and the Dorrance Center for Rare Childhood
Disorders go to www.helptgen.org/run4kids
Thank You!
Sending out thank you letters is an important part of the fundraising process!
It is important to thank each of your supporters and sponsors, regardless of whether
they gave $10 or $1,000.
All contributions should be acknowledged personally and promptly. You should put
the same amount of effort into thanking your sponsors as you did in asking them for
donations initially.
It is recommend that you send your written thank you letters on a weekly basis; do not
wait until after you have completed the marathon.
The TGen Foundation will also send a formal thank you letter to all of your donors.
These letters will be sent out every Friday. Your donors can use these formal
acknowledgements for tax purposes.
If you have any questions regarding thank you letters, please contact Robyn Nebrich
Duda at rnebrich@tgen.org or (602) 343-8638 she is happy to assist you.
Thank you so much for being a part of changing children’s lives!