BENEFITS OF RAISING FUNDS

1. You are raising money to help fight cancer. So many people across the country and across the world are  affected by this. Together we can play a part in finding a cure.

2. You are helping yourself by raising funds to allow you to race for free.

3. You will be educating the public about adventure racing and about cancer awareness as these questions will often be asked when you approach someone for aid. It’s a great way to spread news about both these topics.

HOW DO I RAISE FUNDS FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY?

WE ARE ASKING RACERS TO TRY AND RAISE AT LEAST $50

Adventure racers have a unique opportunity to raise money for The American Cancer Society, and race for free! For every $100 each racer raises, $10 will be deducted from your registration fee.

Simply ask friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. to help sponsor you in the event.
 

Explain to them that you are doing an adventure race (which will usually lead to the conversation of what is adventure racing – so you get to do some education about the sport)
 

Ask them to pledge to you a set amount that they feel comfortable with. Fill out the pledge sheet. 

If they choose to pay by check, ask them to make the check out to “The American Cancer Society”. All pledges go directly to the organization, and are tax deductible.  

Bring your pledge sheet and your collected monies with you to race registration. We will then deduct the appropriate amounts from your registration fee, and a check will be returned to you. 

You and your team must pre-register for the race, and pay the entry fee ahead of time. Any funds that should be returned to you will be done so after the race.