Charities
As running and walking experience a major boom in popularity, the concept of running for a cause is also gaining significant attention and growth. The Augusta Half Marathon is proud to work with non-profit groups and appreciates the integral role that charity fundraising plays in drawing new runners and promoting the sport.
2012 Charity Affiliates
Team 65 Roses - Miles for Cystic Fibrosis Augusta
Contact: Stephanie Brantley
803.426.7947
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Cystic Fibrosis is not a 5K or a 10K disease. It is a marathon disease, which is why we're running. Miles for Cystic Fibrosis... Join our team. Use running to make a difference in the life of someone with CF.
Friends of Frances - National Organization of Rare Diseases & M-CM Network
Contact: Christy Collins
800.999.NORD
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Five-year-old Frances suffers from Macrocephaly-capillary malformation (M-CM) a multiple malformation syndrome. February 29th is Rare Disease Day, so Friends of Frances are running to bring awareness to special people who suffer from rare diseasese and in support of the National Organization of Rare Diseases.
Become a Charity Affiliate
For groups participating in our Charity Affiliates Program, we are happy to help publicize your fundraising program by providing the following benefits. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out hour your charity can participate.
GOLD LEVEL CHARITY/GROUP PARTNER
60 + Participants
Benefits:
• Guaranteed entry for all participants, with customized $5 discount code opportunity for all participants that register by 2/17/12
Complimentary Half Marathon entry for coaches - 1 comp entry per 20 paid entries, must register by 2/17/12
• Discounted room rate at Hotel partner near race site,subject to availability
• One (1) 10’x10’ tent in Finish/Post-Race area in Enterprise Mill Courtyard
• One (1) complimentary table at the Augusta Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at Enterprise Events Center
• Four (4) Public Address announcements at the Augusta Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at Enterprise Events Center (message provided by group)
• One (1) brochure, postcard, or other promotional item inserted in 1,000 race bags (items supplied by group)
• Logo, description, and link displayed in the Gold tier on the Charity Affiliates webpage
• Charity featured in one (1) Augusta Sports Council e-newsletter (30,000+ emails, message provided by group)
• Opportunity to “Adopt A Mile” and staffing a Hydration Station or Cheer Zone (subject to availability, volunteers provided by group)
• Four (4) Public Address announcements at the Half Marathon finish line (message provided by group)
• Right to use Augusta Half Marathon logo (subject to approval by Augusta Sports Council)
SILVER LEVEL CHARITY/GROUP PARTNER
40 - 59 Participants
Benefits:
• Guaranteed entry for all participants, with customized $5 discount code opportunity for all participants that register by 2/17/12
• Complimentary Half Marathon entry for coaches (1 comp entry per 20 paid entries, must register by 2/17/12)
• Discounted room rate at Hotel partner near race site (subject to availability)
• One (1) 10’x10’ tent in Finish/Post-Race area in Enterprise Mill Courtyard
• One (1) complimentary table at the Augusta Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at Enterprise Events Center
• Two (2) Public Address announcements at the Augusta Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at Enterprise Events Center (message provided by group)
• One (1) brochure, postcard, or other promotional item inserted in 1,000 race bags (items supplied by group)
• Logo, description, and link displayed in the Silver tier on the Charity Affiliates webpage
• Opportunity to “Adopt A Mile” and staffing a Hydration Station or Cheer Zone (subject to availability, volunteers provided by group)
• Two (2) Public Address announcements at the Half Marathon finish line (message provided by group)
• Right to use Augusta Half Marathon logo (subject to approval by Augusta Sports Council)
BRONZE LEVEL CHARITY/GROUP PARTNER
20 -39 Participants
Benefits:
• Guaranteed entry for all participants, with customized $5 discount code opportunity for all participants that register by 2/17/12
• Complimentary Half Marathon entry for coaches (1 comp entry per 20 paid entries, must register by 2/17/12)
• Discounted room rate at Hotel partner near race site (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to rent/set up one 10x10 tent in Finish/Post-Race area in Enterprise Mill Courtyard for a discounted rate of $25
• Opportunity to rent one (1) table at the Augusta Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at Enterprise Events Center for a discounted rate of $25
• One (1) brochure, postcard, or other promotional item inserted in 1,000 race bags (items supplied by group)
• Logo, description, and link displayed in the Bronze tier on the Charity Affiliates webpage
• Opportunity to “Adopt A Mile” and staffing a Hydration Station or Cheer Zone (subject to availability, volunteers provided by group)
• One (1) Public Address announcements at the Half Marathon finish line (message provided by group)
• Right to use Augusta Half Marathon logo (subject to approval by Augusta Sports Council)
PARTICIPATING CHARITY/GROUP PARTNER
5 - 19 Participants
Benefits:
• Guaranteed entry for all participants, with customized $5 discount code opportunity for all participants that register by 2/17/12
• Opportunity to rent one (1) table at the Augusta Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at Enterprise Events Center for a discounted rate of $25
• Logo, description, and link displayed in the Participating tier on the Charity Affiliates webpage
• Opportunity to “Adopt A Mile” and staffing a Hydration Station or Cheer Zone (subject to availability, volunteers provided by group)
• Right to use Augusta Half Marathon logo (subject to approval by Augusta Sports Council)
