At the annual Human Race - Walkathon & Fun Run Saturday May 9th, 2015 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: www.humanracesc.org and hit the big purple button that says “sign up now” and follow the prompts. Do no create an individual page if you plan to raise money with a team. Have questions? What some ideas on how to raise money? Call Doug at Imagine: 464-8355, ext. 1 or email [email protected] 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 www.imaginesls.org or you can stop by the office Monday—Friday 9:00 to 4:00. 1395 41 st Avenue, Suite A, Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 464-8355 (831) 464-8658 fax 2015 Human race walkathon & fun Run 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 9, 2015 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, 1740 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 The Human Race 2015 | humanracesc.org 2015 Human race walkathon & fun Run HOW TO TURN IN COLLECTED PLEDGE FUNDS Where to HOW IT WORKS turn in 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. 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 9, 2015. 5. 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. pledges Prior to May 7th 2015 • Please turn in at the Volunteer Center On Race Day May 9th • 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. After Race Day • Please turn in at the Volunteer Center. • Funds must be turned in by May 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM in order to be considered for an award at the June Awards Ceremony. The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, 1740 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 The Human Race 2015 | humanracesc.org “The Human Race” es una forma rápida, fácil y divertida de recaudar fondos para una causa. Comience aquí 1) Eija una causa de la lista de organizaciones participantes en nuestro sitio en la red. 2) Establesca 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 página para donaciones. Consejos para recaudar fondos con éxito 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) R aise money online for your favorite nonprofit by setting up a donation page. 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 día. 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. Fundraising Tips for Success 1) M ake a list of potential donors. Include everyone you know and send them each a letter or email using your Human Race Online Account. 2) A sk everyday. Ask one person each day to make a contribution. 3) T alk 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 support. 4) F undraise as a team. Teams can have a lot of fun organizing activities and events to raise money for their favorite cause. humanracesc.org • 831.427.5075 • #humanracesc The Human Race is a proven fundraiser that has been successful for Santa Cruz County nonprofits for 34 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: $200,000 • Over 100 nonprofits, schools and churches benefit from this event sHAre your super powers with your community and join the Human Race today! Walk for your favorite cause! The fun begins at 8am @2300 Delaware Ave in Santa Cruz May 9, 2015 RAIN OR SHINE! humanracesc.org • 831.427.5075 • #humanracesc humanracesc.org • 831.427.5075 • #humanracesc humanracesc.org • 831.427.5075 • #humanracesc PLEDGE FOR A CAUSE! Saturday, May 9, 2015 • @2300 Delaware Ave in Santa Cruz • For more info visit: humanracesc.org or call 831.427.5075 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 1 2 3 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. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 About you 17 Name ______________________________________ 18 Phone ______________________________________ 19 Email _______________________________________ 20 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: 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 ______________________________________ Additional sponsors: Rod Caborn – First Class Fundraising, Nordic Naturals, Seascape Beach Resort, Tradin Organics, Plaza Lane Optometry, Independent Truck Rental, Starbucks Coffee, Driscoll Strawberries, Santa Cruz City Firefighters L1716, Good Old Fashion Fun • Poster design by Terisa Davis • www.terisathegreat.com Agency Number ______________________________ 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 HUMAN RACE RECEIPT Agency Name: Imagine Supported Living Services Human Race Number: 310 All donations are tax deductible and much appreciated! Tax ID: 61-1418745 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: 61-1418745 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: 61-1418745 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: 61-1418745 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 #________