2012 Perkins Marathon Team
2011 Perkins Marathon Team
Perkins School for the Blind is pleased to announce that we have been chosen to join the John Hancock Non-Profit Program for the 2012 Boston Marathon. The 116th B.A.A. Boston Marathon® will be held on Patriots' Day, April 16, 2012. Last year’s team achieved great success, raising over $100,000 for Perkins! Learn more about our 2011 Perkins Marathon Team.
Run for Perkins! Apply to Join our 2012 Perkins Marathon Team!
To join our team, please complete the team application form 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
Note: If you need assistance in filling out our application, please contact Emily at 617-972-7583 or via email at emily.goodman@perkins.org.
Click here to download our application available in Microsoft Word.
We would like to invite those who have already earned a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon to join the Perkins team.
NON-REGISTERED
Runners with Qualifying Times: Runners with a qualifying time seeking a bib number as part of the Perkins Marathon Team must complete an application on or before our deadline of January 31st, and are obligated to meet the fundraising minimum of $5,000.
REGISTERED
Runners with Qualifying Times: If you have already received a bib number through the BAA, we welcome you to join the Perkins team. As a team member you are strongly encouraged but not required to fundraise on behalf of Perkins, attend monthly meetings, and train with the team.
Requirements:
In order to be considered for membership to the 2012 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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Raise a minimum of $5,000 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, January 27, 2012. 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 early February. 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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Perkins 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 3, 2012
For more information contact Emily Goodman, Manager of Special Events at 617-972-7583 or emily.goodman@Perkins.org
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