Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via
Sunday, September 12, 2010

New Course Design! Half Marathon Added!

Countdown to the Marathon:

Fundraising Tools

• Getting Started
  
  
• Login in to Your Fundraising Site
  
  
• Sample Fundraising Letter
  
  
• Top 10 Reasons to Walk or Run
  
  
• What Do My Donation Dollars Do?
  
  
• Fundraising Ideas
  
  
• Raise $250 in a Week
  
  
• Raise $1,500 in 6 Weeks
  
  
• Fundraising Check List
  
  
• FAQ's
  
  
• Donation Collection Form
  
  
• Download complete Fundraising Toolkit
  
  
• Download a LVHN Marathon for Via Poster/Flyer
  

Top Fundraisers
 The top Marathon, Relay Team, Half Marathon or 5K Walk fundraiser will receive a 18 by 24 custom framed and matted poster and additional prizes.  Fundraising closes September 30, 2010 and the top fundraiser will be notified and announced through email.  Your company, friends and family can support Via and you by making contributions in your name on the Friends & Family page.

Any individual raising over $500 or team raising over $1,500 will receive a 8.25 wide by 9.75 custom framed and matted poster.  These high-quality, custom framed commemorative pieces honors your fundraising in this year’s event.  Pewter and glass framing with a light blue matte bring out the vibrant colors of this year’s poster and create a special keepsake to celebrate your individual or team accomplishments.  You may have this piece customized at no cost.  Your company, friends and family can support Via and you by making contributions in your name on the Friends & Family page.

Win a Limo for Race Day
The team or individual who raises the most money by midnight (as recorded in your Fundraising Headquarters) on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 will win free limo transportation on race day.  Winners will be notified on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

For more information, contact:
Gina Stano, Special Events
g.stano@vianet.org | 484-893-5389

The LVHN Marathon benefits Via's Community Connections program, helping individuals with disabilities live and connect in the neighborhoods where they live through recreational and volunteer activities.  Help build a stronger community, a community that provides opportunities for children and adults of all ability levels, a community that provides resources to help people live, work and connect in their neighborhoods, and a community that embraces all of its members.  Learn more about all of Via's programs.