At the annual Human Race - Walkathon & Fun

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1 At the annual Human Race - Walkathon & Fun Saturday May 10th, 2014 Registration/Breakfast: 7:00 to 7:45am Runners Start: 8am Walk immediately follows run. You don t have to participate in the race in order to raise money for Imagine. Everything you need is in this packet! To create your own webpage and raise money online visit: Have questions? What some ideas on how to raise money? Call Briya at Imagine: , ext. 7 or briya@imaginesls.org Participants who raise $35 or more get a free continental breakfast and a t-shirt. We encourage you to invite your friends and family to walk/run at the event. Additional packets and sponsor sheets are available on line at or you can stop by the office Monday Friday 9:00 to 4: st Avenue, Suite A, Capitola, CA (831) (831) fax Visit us at

2 EVENT DAY INFO WHERE The Walkathon and Fun Run begins and ends at 2300 Delaware Ave, the UC property on the corner of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Avenue and winds along beautiful West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. WHEN Rain or Shine Saturday, May 10, 2014 Registration: 7:00 AM Walk & Fun Run Begins: 8:00 AM PARKING YOUR CAR OR BIKE Follow the signs to designated parking along Delaware Avenue and Natural Bridges Drive. Please try to carpool. COURTESY SHUTTLE For your convenience, a courtesy shuttle service will be continuously looping the route, stopping at each water station. It will return tired walkers to the finish line and all the activities at 2300 Delaware Ave. IF YOU GET HUNGRY Enjoy a continental breakfast prior to the race starting at 7:30 AM and fill up on an early lunch at 10:30 AM.and MORE The first 2,000 participants with a minimum of $35 contribution receive a free Human Race T-shirt. You can take a break at one of the rest stations along the beautiful West Cliff Drive, and there ll be music, a costume contest, carnival games, street performers and other activities to make it a fun day! The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA The Human Race 2014 humanracesc.org

3 HOW TO MAKE THE RACE A FUNDRAISING SUCCESS When asking for pledges the key points to cover are: What is the Human Race? The event provides an opportunity for all local nonprofits to raise money for their programs and for individuals, business and social groups to support the nonprofit of their choice at a high visibility community-wide event. The Human Race is Santa Cruz County s largest community fundraiser. Event day consists of a walk and fun run, complimentary breakfast and lunch, music, carnival games, plus lots of celebration, gifts and prizes after the event. How are Donations Allocated? Participating nonprofits and schools receive a minimum of 75% of all monies collected. Nonprofits can increase the percentage by bringing in $10,000 or more. The Volunteer Center retains the remaining balance to help pay for coordinating of the event. What is the Volunteer Center? The Volunteer Center promotes volunteerism and strengthens the community by partnering with people, nonprofits and businesses that strive to Be the Difference. The Human Race is only one of the many collaborative projects the Volunteer Center organizes and promotes. Others include Adopt-a-Family, Community Connections, CityServe, Friends Outside, Helping Hands, Graffiti Removal Project, Literacy Program, Transportation Program and more. Why should people pledge to your organization? Be sure to communicate the positive impact of your organization and its importance to Santa Cruz County. Emphasize the needs met through the services provided and goals for the future. Setting a clear fundraising $$ goal and earmarking a specific project for the donations to fund will motivate people to pledge. People who raise over $1,000 will be acknowledged at the Awards Ceremony in June. The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA The Human Race 2014 humanracesc.org

4 HOW TO TURN IN COLLECTED PLEDGE FUNDS HOW IT WORKS 1. Fill out a Human Race deposit slip for each deposit. Please make copies of pledge sheets and deposited checks for your records. This is especially important if you still have outstanding pledges to collect. The Volunteer Center does not keep records of individual pledges. 2. Please include pledge sheets with your deposit. 3. Request a receipt at the time of your deposit. The receipt will be for the total amount only. The Volunteer Center does not keep records of individual pledge amounts. Please have team leaders make copies of individual pledge sheets prior to turning in deposits. WHERE TO TURN IN PLEDGES Prior to May 8 th 2014 Please turn in at the Volunteer Center On Race Day May 10 th All participants may present pledge sheets and funds raised for their nonprofits at the registration tables. Team Captains may act on behalf of all team members. This will save time so that you and your team can get to the fun activities faster. 4. In order to track your nonprofit s fundraising totals on the website, the Human Race staff will post offline donation amounts received at our offices on a weekly basis until Human Race May 10, Please allow time for funds to be verified by the Volunteer Center s office administrator. Money will be paid out to the nonprofits monthly until September. After Race Day Please turn in at the Volunteer Center. Funds must be turned in by May 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM in order to be considered for an award at the June Awards Ceremony. The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA The Human Race 2014 humanracesc.org

5 JOIN US AND WALK RUN GIVE FUN The Human Race is a fast, fun and easy way to raise money for your favorite cause. Getting Started 1} Pick a cause from a list of participating organizations on our website. 2) Set a goal. 3) Use this pledge form to collect money from family and friends. 4) Raise money online for your favorite nonprofit by setting up a donation page. Fundraising Tips for Success 1) Make a list of potential donors. Include everyone you know and send them each a letter or using your Human Race Online Account. 2) Ask everyday. Ask one person each day to make a contribution. 3) Talk it up. Ask for a few minutes on the agenda of any meeting you are attending. Explain why you are participating in the event and ask for everyone s support. 4) Fundraise as a team. Teams can have a lot of fun organizing activities and events to raise money for their favorite cause. The Human Race es una forma rápida, fácil y divertida de recaudar fondos para una causa. Comience aquí 1) Elegir una causa de la lista de organizaciones participantes en nuestro sitio en la red. 2) Establecer una meta. 3) Utilice este formulario para recolectar el dinero de familiares y amigos. 4) Recaudar dinero en línea para su organización sin fines de lucro favorita mediante la creación de una pagina para donaciones. Consejos para recaudar fondos con éxito 1) Haga una lista de posibles donantes. Incluya a todos sus conocidos y mándeles una carta o un correo electrónico utilizando su cuenta en línea del Human Race. 2) Solicitar todos los días. Trate de pedir contribución a una persona cada dia. 3) Hable del evento. Pida por unos minutos en la agenda de una reunión que usted atenderá. Explique porque usted esta participando en el evento y pida el apoyo de todos. 4) Recaudar fondos en equipo. Equipos pueden divertirse mucho, organizando actividades y eventos para recaudar dinero para su causa favorita. The Human Race is a proven fundraiser that has been successful for Santa Cruz County nonprofits for 33 years and continues to grow. The Volunteer Center provides marketing, publicity, materials and experienced assistance. Nonprofits and businesses provide the people power. You can t go wrong with the Human Race. It s a beautiful coastal walk filled with music, food, fun, friends and the community all in the name of supporting essential local services. At a Glance: 2,000 participants Over 10,000 donors 5 miles along West Cliff Drive One day One goal: $250,000 Over 100 nonprofits, schools and churches benefit from this event Join the Human Race Walkathon & Fun Run Walk for your favorite cause! The fun begins at 2300 Delaware Ave in Santa Cruz May 10, 2014 RAIN OR SHINE! Step right up for your community and join the Human Race today! humanracesc.org #humanracesc humanracesc.org #humanracesc humanracesc.org #humanracesc

6 PLEDGE FOR A CAUSE! Saturday, May 10, 2300 Delaware Ave in Santa Cruz For more info visit: humanracesc.org or call Donations are tax deductible. Make checks payable to Volunteer Center HR Los fondos recaudados son libres de impuestos. Favor de hacer cheques al nombre: Volunteer Center HR Sponsor Name Complete Address Phone Donation Paid Make a Copy for your records and bring original pledge form on race day! The total turned in will be verified by the Santa Cruz Credit Union. Your signature indicates your acceptance of SCCU s reconcilation of the money sealed in an envelope with this form and will serve as a permanent record. El todo dio vuelta adentro sera verificado por la SCCU. Su firma indica la reconcilation de sus acceptance SCCU del dinero sellado en su sobre con esta forma y servira como expediente permanente. Total Pledges: Race Day Turn In: Brought to you by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and the following sponsors: Additional sponsors: Audrey Wingo DDS, Seascape Beach Resort, Seabright Brewery, Shopper s Corner, Tradin Organics, Marty s Pet Sitting Service, Independent Truck Rental, Tom s Site Services, Starbucks Coffee, Driscoll Strawberries, Santa Cruz City Firefighters L1716, UCSC Relations, Plaza Lane Optometry Poster design by Terisa Davis Waiver: I understand that I am participating in the Human Race as a volunteer and that I am physically able to participate. I agree to follow the instructions of Volunteer Center representatives during this activity. I understand that the Volunteer Center provides excess accident and injury insurance for their volunteers, which will be secondary to any medical or other insurance I may have, and will report any injuries or problems to Volunteer Center representatives promptly. I further agree to hold harmless the Volunteer Center, the City of Santa Cruz, their officers, agents and employees for any claim for personal injuries and damages to myself and/or my property that may occur during my voluntary participation in the Human Race event. I hereby authorize the Volunteer Center to use my picture by photo, movie or videotape taken during this event for the purposes of publicity without compensation for the use of the image. If I am a parent of a minor child, I grant permission for my child s participation under these same terms. Entiendo que estoy participando en la raza humana como un voluntario y que estoy físicamente en condiciones de participar. Estoy de acuerdo en seguir las instrucciones de representantes del Centro de Voluntarios durante esta actividad. Entiendo que el Centro de Voluntarios proporciona el exceso de seguros de accidentes y lesiones de los voluntarios, que serán secundarios a cualquier médico o de otro tipo de seguros que pueda tener, y entiendo que debo de informar cualquier lesión o problemas a representantes del Centro de Voluntarios con prontitud. Estoy de acuerdo además de eximir el Centro de Voluntarios, la ciudad de Santa Cruz, sus funcionarios, agentes y empleados de cualquier reclamación por daños personales y los daños a mí y/o mis bienes que se pueden producir durante mi participación voluntaria en la raza humana. Por lo presente autorizo el Centro de Voluntarios de usar mi imagen por fotografía, película o video durante este evento para los efectos de publicidad sin compensación por el uso de la imagen. Si yo soy un padre de un hijo menor, le concedo permiso para que mi hijo/a participe en las mismas condiciones. About you Name Phone Address City/State/Zip If you are a member of a Champion Team, please write the name of the team below Nonprofit Agency Receiving Funds Organization que recibe el dinero: Name Agency Number

7 Human Race Deposit Form & Instructions Deliver or mail pledge money to the Volunteer Center with this deposit form. If you make more than one deposit, a form must be completed each time. When planning your trip to the Volunteer Center remember the pledge money will be counted at the time of turn-in, so please allow extra time for the verification. Pledge money may be turned in between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. If you turn in funds before the race, keep your pledge sheet to bring to the race. The deadline for award consideration is the last business day in May at 4pm. Prepare your deposit: Coins: Please count and place coins in envelopes, wrapped coins are preferred. Bills: Please arrange bills by sets, bundled together in ones, fives, tens, etc. Checks: Arrange checks in order from smallest dollar amount to largest. Checks should be made out to the Volunteer Center HR. Checks made payable to your organization must be endorsed over to the Volunteer Center. Enter Total Deposits Below Checks = $ Cash = $ Coins = $ Total = $ Date Your Name: Phone # Nonprofit Receiving Funds: Agency # Name of Person Who Raised Funds: Registered Online? o Yes o No Team Name (if any): Registered Online? o Yes o No Volunteer Center Staff Only: Volunteer Staff Signature: Agency # Receipt # o Volunteer Center Santa Cruz o Volunteer Center Watsonville

8 HUMAN RACE RECEIPT Agency Name: Imagine Supported Living Services Human Race Number: 310 All donations are tax deductible and much appreciated! Tax ID: Thank you for supporting Imagine! Please visit our website to learn about our services & other ways that you can help: Date: Received From: Received by: Amount Received: $ Paid by: o Cash o Check # HUMAN RACE RECEIPT Agency Name: Imagine Supported Living Services Human Race Number: 310 All donations are tax deductible and much appreciated! Tax ID: Thank you for supporting Imagine! Please visit our website to learn about our services & other ways that you can help: Date: Received From: Received by: Amount Received: $ Paid by: o Cash o Check # HUMAN RACE RECEIPT Agency Name: Imagine Supported Living Services Human Race Number: 310 All donations are tax deductible and much appreciated! Tax ID: Thank you for supporting Imagine! Please visit our website to learn about our services & other ways that you can help: Date: Received From: Received by: Amount Received: $ Paid by: o Cash o Check # HUMAN RACE RECEIPT Agency Name: Imagine Supported Living Services Human Race Number: 310 All donations are tax deductible and much appreciated! Tax ID: Thank you for supporting Imagine! Please visit our website to learn about our services & other ways that you can help: Date: Received From: Received by: Amount Received: $ Paid by: o Cash o Check #