MOE 365 is trying out a new fundraising idea, for both our team and one that can be used for your team as well. If this turns out well, we hope to make this an annual event.
We have organized the Inaugural 5K Robot Run/Walk to be held April 15, 2006 at the beautiful Riverfront on the banks of the Christiana River in Wilmington, Delaware. This event gives you the opportunity to participate in a fun, physically challenging but social event where the reward for completion could also be financially rewarding and beneficial to your team. Attached is the 5K Robot Run/Walk Event Registration form with a Pledge form that can be used by your team members to solicit donations and sponsorship for participation in this event. We have provided a copy of the pledge form that can be personalized with your specific team number and name. Teams can get flat rate pledges, pledges per mile, donations for participation; whatever form of sponsorship works best for you. Take note that this is a 5K Run or Walk, so you have a choice regarding which challenge suits you and your abilities the best. Remember, this is not just a physical event, but social as well, so walking and talking are encouraged as much as the more difficult running competition.
Not only will this event be fun, but the Run/Walk is also professionally managed by Marathon Sports and sanctioned by the Delaware Sports Club. It will be run on an established USATF certified course. This means that it really counts for those more serious runners and walkers. Although our focus is on robotic team affiliations, participation is also very much open to the general public. As such, this is a great opportunity to educate others outside our small robotics community on the benefits, rewards and glory of being involved in programs like Junior First LEGO League. LEGO League, VEX, and FIRST Robotics. There will be t-shirts for all participants, awards for overall winners and top three finishers in specific age groups (see registration application), robotics displays and demonstrations, and post event refreshments. We will even have a raffle for a large assortment of prizes, with the grand prize two tickets to see Rent at the DuPont Playhouse Theater! A ticket will be provided to each participant and additional tickets can be purchased at the event.
There are many ways to enter. Use the attached form and instructions to mail directly, or use the options of on-line, mail-in or personal entry registration available on www.races2run.com. Just go to April 2006 and select April 15th for details on the Inaugural 5K Robot Run/Walk. Additional event details, times, directions and a course map are also provided on this site.
So please come out, get exercise, have fun and raise funds for your team! It promises to be a great day.
Copies of the flyer and contact information can be found at http://www.moe365.org/runwalk.php