2K FUN RUN - Register here
We are pleased to welcome our first ever 2K Fun Runners to the Run to the Sun family. We already have 57 participants signed up, including five teams! 2K Fun Run Participants - don't forget that you can win awesome prizes if you fundraise! To see a list of our great incentives, click here.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Know someone who wants to be involved in Run to the Sun, but isn't sure how? We have many different volunteer opportunities both in the days leading up to the relay and on race day. Visit our VolunteerSpot page to see a list of all our options. |
 PHOTO CONTEST
Share your photos with us on Facebook and the best 3 photos will win a prize!
How to enter: Upload your photo to Facebook and tag @Beyond Batten Disease Foundation. Entries will be accepted until the Friday following the relay, May 2nd.
Left: One of the winners from the 2013 photo contest. Taken by Lindsey Brown.
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CAPTAIN'S CORNER - Renting an RV
If your team hasn't decided on a mode of transportation for the night of the relay - the time is now! There are many options for traveling in style - book an RV, or rent a van or bus. You will be traveling as a team throughout the night, so make sure you pick something with plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. Don't forget to decorate your team vehicle!
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FUNDRAISING 411
With the relay only one month away, it's time to start fundraising. Here are three easy steps to getting more donations. Use the cut-and-paste email template provided in the link to explain to friends, family and colleagues the amazing thing you are doing to help children affected by Batten disease - and ask for their support. To ensure donations, try asking your potential donors for a specific, reasonable amount. Be sure to include the link to your personal advocacy page.
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TRAINING TIPS 
As we near Run to the Sun you should start preparing yourself mentally and physically for the run. This includes running unfamiliar routes and practicing night running. For more information on how to train, view our Month Three Training Calendar.
Don't forget about our complimentary training runs at O. Henry Middle School Track!
Quality Runs: Form and efficiency, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Quantity Runs: Strength and overall aerobic endurance Saturdays at 8 a.m.
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 EXCHANGE STATIONS
Exchange Station Coordinators - be sure to fill out this form with your t-shirt size and send the link to the rest of your volunteer group as well.
We are excited to announce that all of our exchange stations are filled! Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for making sure that Run to the Sun will be fun and exciting all night long.
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MORE INFORMATION
For tips on recruiting your team, team fundraising, doubling your donation and Month One's Training Calendar, click here.
For information on our 2K Fun Run, team spirit ideas, the key to asking for donations successfully and Month Two's Training Calendar, click here.
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SAVE THE DATE
Weekly Training Runs: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. - O. Henry Track
Team Captain Kick-off Party: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Runner Bag Pick-up: Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. -1379 Family Sports
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The Hojel Family
Frederick & David Middleton
Kyle Weaver
Benton Real Estate |
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Beyond Batten Disease Foundation
512-275-2600 or 1-877-6BATTEN
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