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Incentive prizes

$900.00 minimum

  • CoolMax® Race Day Singlet.

  • Race-day amenities in our tent in Charity Village –
    • Separate bag check-in on Race Day
    • Secure bag storage
    • Breakfast and lunch
    • Massage therapist before and after the Marathon
    • Access to the private restrooms in Charity Village
    • Perfect location — steps from the start/finish line and the ideal place to meet family after the Marathon

Top fundraiser

  • The Team CARE Helmer Selander Fundraising Award

Submitting Donations

All donations must be turned in to the Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Illinois Chapter before or on Marathon Day, Sunday, October 12th.

  • You may turn in donations to the Greater Illinois Chapter office by Friday, October 10th
    Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter
    8430 W. Bryn Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631

  • You may turn in donations to Greater Illinois Chapter staff in the Team CARE tent in the Charity Village on Marathon Day, Sunday, October 12th

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Tips for Fundraising Success

  1. Ask people for donations to support Team CARE instead of asking for pledges. (Remember, all donations must be turned in on or before Marathon Day.
  2. Send letters to potential donors in which you talk about Team CARE, why you’re a member and why you hope they will make a donation to you through Team CARE to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Remind recipients their donations are tax-deductible. Don’t forget to include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  3. Check out your employer’s matching gift policy—many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions.
  4. Host a gathering at your home or club with a part of the time dedicated to talking about Team CARE., why you’re a member and inviting guests to make a donation to you through Team CARE to support the Alzheimer’s Association.
  5. Treat co-workers or members of a social, civic or fraternal organization with donuts or bagels. Post a sign inviting their support in exchange for a tasty treat. For example, the sign could read: "Please take one — and support the Alzheimer’s Association by donating 50¢ per donut or $13 per mile for every mile I Joe Smith runs in the 26.2-mile Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 12th."
  6. Here’s how you can nearly double your minimum $262.00 fundraising goal — in just 10 weeks!

$500.00 in 10 Weeks

Week 1

Put in your own $25 contribution

Week 2

Ask 2 merchants to give $15 each

Week 3

Ask 4 family members for $25 each

Week 4

Ask 3 friends to give $25 each

Week 5

Ask 2 co-workers for $10 each

Week 6

Ask 3 neighbors for $15 each

Week 7

Ask 2 healthcare professionals for $50 each

Week 8

Ask 3 church/temple members for $10 each

Week 9

Ask another 2 friends for $25 each

Week 10

Ask your supervisor for $25

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