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Friends of the Marathon
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Twin Cities In Motion's longstanding individual sponsorship program, Friends of the Marathon, focuses its resources toward creating healthy youth through running events, underscoring the importance of starting good fitness habits early in life.
The growth of the youth program continues as more and more schools and families participate in our events. Last year, more than 50 schools and 3,000 children benefited from our youth programs.
Whether or not you participate in the marathon, ten-mile or other events, you can show your commitment to the organization and its efforts by becoming a “Friend of the Marathon.”
Becoming a Friend of the Marathon is as simple as making a contribution starting at $10.* Your contribution helps Twin Cities in Motion offer incentives to kids and schools participating in the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon program, as they track their progress through the year at school or at home with their family. The money you contribute helps reduce barriers to participation, encouraging involvement at our youth and family events throughout the year.
By supporting Twin Cities In Motion award winning youth program, you can help instill healthy lifestyles in children who may not know the simple, rewarding success of completing a goal.
About our Kids Program
Medtronic TC Kids Marathon operates under a simple premise: the sooner we can instill healthy lifestyles in our kids, the better health they will have later in life. A major contributor to a healthy lifestyle is getting regular exercise.
The three seasonal events of the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon were named "Youth Running Event of the Year" for 2008 by Running USA, Running USA Youth Committee and YouthRunner.com based on a vote of top kids run and youth program directors around the country.
2009-2010 Kids Events
Como Park Cross Country Run, Saturday, May 16th
Open to all children from pre-school through high school and their parents. This event includes a half-mile, mile and two-mile cross-country runs around the park. Click here to register.
Medtronic TC Family Events & TC 5K, Saturday, October 3
Held Saturday of marathon weekend at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota. Click here to register.
Kids Indoor Fun Run, Saturday, February 6, 2010
Kids run the mile or half-mile indoors on the same track that the Minnesota Gophers compete in the Big Ten at the University of Minnesota Field House.
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Contributing to the Friends of the Marathon Program
Each increasing level of contribution entitles you to a more valuable package of rewards to thank you for your support. Help us as we continue to build the program and we make a difference in the lives of young people. Visit www.mtcmarathon.org for more information or send us an email.
FRIENDS OF THE MARATHON THANK YOU REWARDS
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Contribution
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Reward Options
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$10-49 |
Window cling |
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$50-99 |
Window cling and pen |
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$100-249 |
Window cling and pen
Current year’s merchandise item
Mention in Mile Marker
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| 4 |
$250-499
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Window cling, pen, mention in Mile Marker
Current year's merchandise item
One complimentary entry to a Saturday Event or TC Kids Marathon event
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| 5 |
$500-999 |
Window cling, pen, mention in Mile Marker
Special event invitation for 2 (VIP reception)
One guaranteed entry into ten-mile or marathon
One hat |
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$1,000-1,999 |
Window cling, pen, mention in Mile Marker
Special event invitation for 2 (VIP tent or VIP reception)
One Complimentary entry into the ten-mile or the marathon
One shirt or sweatshirt |
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$2,000-2,999 |
Window cling, pen, mention in Mile Marker
Special event invitation for 2 (VIP tent and VIP reception)
One Complimentary entry into the ten-mile or the marathon plus 2 family event entries
One hat and a jacket from merchandise
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*Your contribution to Twin Cities In Motion is tax-deductible after subtracting the value of any thank-you gifts. Twin Cities In Motion will mail you a confirmation of your contribution complete with tax information. For more information and to ask a question, please contact us. Twin Cities In Motion is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Get closer to the Twin Cities In Motion kids programs by bringing your skills and talents to our events – and have fun! Click here for more information on volunteering.
Twin Cities In Motion Mission:
To provide community supported, nationally recognized, high quality running events which attract athletes of all ages and abilities and promote health and fitness.
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