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Run for AFSP Illinois
The steps to running for AFSP:
1. Sign up to run in whatever races you’d like. Let the organizers know you are running for AFSP.
2. Train for the race. Race organizers and running clubs can provide information about how to prepare for a race.
3. Register for our Marathon Team. Creating a fundraising page here will allow you to raise funds through credit card donations, track your fundraising, and receive a walk thank you gift. http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/chimarathon
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Chicago Marathon Team Members are asked to raise a minimum of $500. For information on team practice runs, running shirts, and other details of being part of the team contact Steve Moore, Esq., Board Member at steve@telecomreg.com. Bank of American Chicago Marathon Runners MUST register to run with the Marathon in addition to registering to be part of the AFSP Marathon Team. This Marathon Team supports AFSP Nationally and the Illinois Chapter of AFSP. Thank you for your generous support of suicide prevention.
4. Raise money for the race. Use your fundraising page. You can use it to track and receive credit card donations. You can ask your community members for support. This includes asking friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues.
5. Collect the funds and send them to the Illinois Chapter of AFSP, 2906 Central St, #293, Evanston, IL 60201. Our tax exempt form can be downloaded here.
6. Run!
7. Send thank you notes to donors. They appreciate knowing that you received and appreciate their support.
Thank You for Supporting Suicide Prevention
