Perkins Chosen as an Official Charity of the 2010 B.A.A. Boston Marathon ®
Leslie Nordin (center left) ran the Boston Marathon®
blindfolded to inspire her son Sawyer, who was born blind.
Perkins School for the Blind is pleased to announce that we have again been chosen as an official charity for the 2010 B.A.A. Boston Marathon. The 114th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010. Last year’s team achieved great success, raising $186,000 for Perkins! Learn more about our 2009 Boston Marathon team.
Note: Our 2010 Perkins Boston Marathon team is full, but we welcome your application for our waitlist (complete application below).
Meet the 2010 Perkins Team Now & Show Your Support For Their Run!
Run for Perkins Today! Apply to join our 2010 Perkins Marathon Team!
To join our team,please complete the team application form (Accessible PDF) and send, email, or fax to:
Emily Goodman, Manager of Special Events
Perkins School for Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
emily.goodman@Perkins.org
Tel: 617-972-7583
Fax: 617-972-7344
Requirements:
In order to be considered for membership to the 2010 Perkins Marathon Team, runners do not need to achieve a qualifying time, however, they must fit the following requirements:
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Complete the Marathon in 6 hours or less.
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Abide by all rules and regulations set by Perkins and the B.A.A.
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Join the Perkins training program for the Boston Marathon.
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Raise a minimum of $3,250 for Perkins.
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Have a strong commitment and connection to Perkins School for the Blind
The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, October 30, 2009. Filling out an application does not guarantee a waived number for the Boston Marathon. A thorough selection process will be conducted and qualified applicants could expect a phone interview following submission of an application. All applicants will be notified of our decision in November. Please submit your application early. Apply to be a part of the Perkins Marathon Team Today!
Benefits of Perkins Team Membership:
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Access to adaptive indoor and outdoor running tracks, gyms and meeting facilities located at Perkins School for the Blind
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Invitations to student events, such as our annual holiday concert
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Handmade gifts from our students
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Special Dinner at Perkins School for the Blind prior to race day
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B.A.A. Charity Clinic hosted by Race Director Dave McGillivray
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Marathon Apparel
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Top overall fundraiser will receive two tickets to and be celebrated at our annual Perkins Possibilities Gala on May 6, 2010
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Top fundraiser by February 1, 2010 will receive two tickets to a 2009-2010 Boston Celtics home game
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First 5 team members to raise over $10,000 will each receive a seat at the Finish Line
We would also like to invite those who have already earned a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon to join the Perkins team. As a qualifying team member you are encouraged but not required to fundraise on behalf of Perkins, attend monthly meetings, and train with the team. You do not need to fill out a Perkins application to be part of our team if you have already earned a qualifying time, but you will still have to submit your application to the B.A.A to receive an official number. For more information about qualifying for the Boston Marathon, please visit their website at www.bostonmarathon.org.
For more information contact Emily Goodman, Manager of Special Events at 617-972-7583 or emily.goodman@Perkins.org
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