participant handbook - epilepsy foundation of connecticut
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Thank you for taking a step to help people with epilepsy. By registering for
the 10th Annual Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy and committing to
raise funds, you can help us reach our goal of having more than 600 walkers,
runners and riders and raise over $60,000! We know that’s ambitious, but we
know you can do it!
This Participant Handbook has all the information you will need to prepare
for the event. There are special sections on registration, teams, fundraising
ideas, HOW the money you raise is used and more and much more.
On behalf of Dr. Willian Rosenfeld, Founder, Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk for
Epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut Board of Directors and the
more than 60,000 people in Connecticut living with epilepsy, THANK YOU!
for participating in this event.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 800.899.374 or
email at [email protected]
Thank you & Happy Fundraising!
Kelly Bustos Linda Wallace Allison Gamber
Chair Executive Director Associate Director
MORE INFORMATION
We want our participants to have the most up-to-date information as possible.
Be sure to check our:
Website www.epilepsyct.com/sharon.php
www.facebook.com/sharonsconnecticut
Welcome
Who is Sharon? Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy is
dedicated to Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and teacher, who cared
deeply about epilepsy and advocated helmet safety. She was killed
on a cross country bicycle ride in 1993. Dr. William Rosenfeld
and Dr. Susan Lippmann, neurologists in St. Louis who specialize
in epilepsy, created the event to honor the memory of Dr.
Rosenfeld’s sister.
Why Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk? All money raised goes
directly to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. When you join
us in Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy, you’re helping to
raise the quality of life for people living with epilepsy in Connecticut and educating people
concerning the importance of wearing a helmet.
We would like to thank Dr. Rosenfeld and Dr. Lippman for their continued support.
History
Our Sponsors
Contact Allison Gamber at [email protected]
if YOU know someone who would like to become a
sponsor.
2013 Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk for
Epilepsy partners:
On The Border - Orange, CT
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
at Hartford Hospital
Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group
Lunbeck
UCB
Juicebox
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR CONTINUED
SUPPORT!
Our Partners
Meet the Team
Linda A. Wallace Executive Director
Allison Gamber
Associate Director
John Wood
Data Manager
Kelly Bustos Co-Chair
Sharon’s
Ride.Run.Walk
for Epilepsy
Ed Barros
Co - Chair
Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk
for Epilepsy
EFCT is the leading source of information, education, recreation, advocacy
and support in the state of Connecticut.
In 2013, EFCT staff:
Responded to over 350 calls for information
Educated 35 schools and organizations
Provided 7 support groups each month
Provided an overnight camp experience for 20 children & teens
Advocated for 10 children in their school
We are proud to be able to provide the majority of our services free of charge.
We are able to provide our services at no cost because of the generosity of
people like you. Help us continue to make this possible.
Where Does The Money Go?
Registering is easy. You can register online at www.epilepsyct.com, by mail,
or in person. You can download the registration form on our website if you
would prefer to mail it in.
What do you get for your registration?
Each registered walker/runner/rider will receive:
An official 2014 Sharon’s t-shirt
A meal ticket
Team’s will have a Team Sign
There will be activities for the kids and
music provided by the band Juicebox.
NEW for 2014:
Professional Cycling Jersey’s will be
available for purchase this year. See website for
details.
Schedule 50 Mile RIDE
Registration - 7:30 am
Ride - Starts at 8:00 am
20 Mile RIDE
Registration - 10:30 am
Ride - Starts at 11:00 am
3 Mile WALK/ RUN
Registration - 11:00 am
Walk/Run- Starts at 12:00 pm
CELEBRATION AT 1:00
Registration & Schedule
Run
Ride
Walk
Teams
What is a team? A team is a group of at least 4 people who are each registered to ride, run, and/or walk un-
der one team.
Why start a team? Teams can be used to promote your company, business, club, organization, or just to have
fun. Teams qualify for an additional prize for most funds raised.
How does it work? One person registers as a team leader. The team leader names the team and recruits team
members. Team members can be co-workers, family members, friends, or people in the
community
Each team member registers for Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk as part of a team and uses the
team name.
Team members are given donation forms to collect donations. Donations can also be made
online. Team members submit donation form and donations to their team leader before the
event. They are in regular communication with their team leaders.
What are the responsibilities of a team leader? Team Leaders:
Create a Team Page on our website which includes a picture, story and a fundraising
goal
Recruit team members
Do not have to ride, run, or walk with their team, but are encouraged to volunteer.
Are not required to raise funds, but are required to encourage team members to raise
funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, Inc.
Have the opportunity to name their team. Use adjectives that best describe your group,
use a name of a person you wish to honor or a business or company name
Collect all donor forms and money from their team and total the amount raised before
the day of the event.
Hand in the team’s totals and funds collected on the day of the event
Facebook Friends
LinkedIN Contacts
Family Doctors
Local Businesses You Support
(dry cleaner, grocer, veterinarian, bank, etc)
Fundraising Tips
Create a Contact List
Family Members
Employees/Employers
Neighbors
Members of your church, sport team, book club, etc.
Once you have created your Contact List, the next step is to decide the best way to ask each individual on
your list. Some may be best via email, other Facebook. Some (especially local business owners), you may
need to ask in person with a written letter or a phone call. The next step will be to create your ask and send
away!
Send Emails
Once your Team Page is complete; and you have sent an email out to your friends & family to join your
team; it is now time to create emails to ask for donations. Be sure to include a link to your personal page to
make it easy for your contacts to donate.
Share on Social Media
You can share your team page, on email, Facebook, Twitter, your blog or other social media outlets. This is
a great way to update others on your progress and remind them to support you!
Matching Gifts
Many companies match donations by employees. Contact your human resources representative to see if your
company has an employee giving or matching program and ask those who sponsor you to do the same.
Be creative! Tell your story….people want to know about you!
How to turn in donations.
Donations can be made online, in person or mailed either to you or EFCT. Please have checks
made payable to Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. All donations are tax deductible.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 Fundraising Teams and top 2 Individual Fundraisers. All dona-
tions must be received by May 16 to be eligible.
Thank You!
THANK YOU to the teams and individuals that supported this event in 2013. We hope to see you again!
C4C cycle for cures team Alex
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Courtney's Cyclones
Danielle's Cheerleaders
Hartford Hospital Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Kollin's Krew
Max: The Amazing Race
Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group
Patrick's Crusaders
RaeMo
Seizin the Day
Team Aetna
Team Bella
Team Coleslaw
Team EFCT
Team EFCT Youth Council
Team Gogo
Team H
Team Jaina
Team Jessica
Team Katie
Team Princess Leah
Team Tony
Team Viglione
Team Yale
The Frosted Flakes
The Shoreline Shakers