April 13, 2013
I've added the Link to GFNC's Human Race site on the Volunteer Center's website. You can donate on the GFNC site or create your own team! Follow the Two links below: GFNC - The Human Race
***The final tally arrived June 13, 2012 Gross donations $1,595.25 @ 75% Net Check amount to GFNC $1,196.44.
I think this is Greyt for our first year and hope you will consider joining us next year in raising funds for GFNC and having a whole lot of fun doing it. Nothing more rewarding as to join a group of people and our hounds standing out so lady-like and gentlemenly and walking so elequently for our cause! Let's make 2013 participation even bigger!
Gates open at 9am, race starts at 10am and event ends at Noon Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC . (Shine or Rain)
Location:
The 5K (3.1 miles) route will start and end at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. A shorter alternate route (1.6 miles) is also available.
Follow the link to our GFNC Web Page on Volunteer Center: GFNC-The Human Race
The link will direct you to our own Human Race Greyhound Friends Team Page. It will enable you to register, sign up, donate toward our cause. You can join us on the day as a Walker or Runner or donate to support GFNC's Walking Team.
What is the Human Race?
The Human Race is a national, annual 5K charity walk and run that is coordinated locally by The Volunteer Center of Greensboro. Individuals have the opportunity to walk for their favorite nonprofit( agency, school PTS, church, etc) In the past 16 years, the event has raised over $3.5 million for hundreds of local nonprofits.
Stats from 2012 race: there will be between 5,350 Walkers, 250 Runners, 25 walking teams, 115 participating Nonprofit organizations, 400 working volunteers at the event and raised $200,000.00.
After the race inside the Coliseum Pavillion, you will be entertained royally and there will be plenty of great food for everyone .
Walkers are NOT required to pay a fee or collect a specific amount of donations to participate in The Human Race. There is a $25 flat fee to pre-register for the 5K run.
Note: Greyhound Friends of NC will participate and have a nonprofit Walking Team. This will give you the opportunity to join our team by registration or donating to an individual walker on our team, which raises money for GFNC. Linda Landry will be the coordinator of GFNC's team. You can turn in money to the kennel but all checks must be made out to the Human Race. I'll turn in all monies directly to the Volunteer Center that will be recorded towards our final total. Remember, you can do all this on this link: GFNC- The Human Race
Donate to a NonProfit - Greyhound Friends of NC
Donors may contribute to a GFNC campaign by making an online donation at www.volunteergso.org, submitting their donations to the participating nonprofit, the link indicated above or the The Volunteer Center's office, or the donations table on Race Day. Please include the nonprofit's name (Greyhound Friends) and the donor's name, address, and phone number. Join our Walking Team and your greyhound or other pets and children are welcome to participate.
Registration forms: You print a form from the PDF attachment at the bottom of this page, pick up a form at the kennel or contact Linda Landry
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and one will be mailed to you or the link provided above.
Race Day Schedule - Saturday, April 13, 2013
9:00 am Gates Open
9:00- 10:00am Submit Donations, Walkers Line up, Runner Registration/Check-in
10:00am Opening Ceremony and Race Start
10:30 - 11:45am Food and Entertainment
11:45 am Awards Ceremony
12:00 noon End of 2012 Human Race
Awards and Prizes
The first 1,200 fundraisers to collect contributions of at least $50 will receive a Human Race shirt.
The top 10 individual fundraisers will receive prizes with The Amy Atkinson Awards going to the top individual fundraiser.
The nonprofit with the highest donations total will receive the Nonprofit trophy.
The Walking Team with the highest averge contribution amount per individual fundraiser will receive the Walking Team trophy.
The first place male and female runners will receive trophies. The first, second, and third place male and female runners will receive prizes. Contribution must be turned into The Volunteer Center by 5:00 pm, March 24 to compete for fundraising prizes. All award and prize winners will be announced at The Human Race during the awards ceremony.
Pets
Leashed animals are welcome. Please, make sure your animals are accustomed to being in large crowds and around small children. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and owners must clean up after their pets. Thanks for helping us keep the race safe for all creatures!
Fundraising Opportunity
As a Member of The Volunteer Center, Greyhound Friends of NC keeps 75% to 85% of the total donations collected.
Organization earns 75% of total funds raised up to $2,000
Organization earns 80% of total funds raised between $2,001 and $10,000
Organization earns 85% of total funds raised above $10,001
 Human Race Poster | [Please feel free to print and advertise ] | 1736 Kb |
| The Human Race Brochure | [Complete description of the race and Walker Registration Form] | 4369 Kb |
| Human Race Donation Form | [If you can't walk or live in Greensboro, you can still donate & support GFNC Walking Team. Complete form & mail to kennel] | 43 Kb |