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ING New York City Marathon 2009 - Charity Runner Info - November 1 2009

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The Boomer Esiason Foundation is proud to be a among the New York Road Runners’ Charity Partners for the ING New York City Marathon 2009. This program allows the Foundation to provide guaranteed marathon entries to runners who pledge to make a donation or raise funds totaling $2,500 or more to the Boomer Esiason Foundation. We are proud to have more than 100 runners participating on our behalf!

The following information pertains to runners who have been assigned BEF charity entries.  The Foundation also is hosting a Family and Friends Event on the day of the marathon. Please click here for more information.


INFORMATION FOR RUNNERS

Thank you for your interest in becoming a supporter of TEAM BOOMER – FIGHTING CYSTIC FIBROSIS with your pledge to raise funds by running the
ING New York City Marathon 2009 and supporting the Boomer Esiason Foundation’s fight against cystic fibrosis. A limited number of guaranteed entries were available, and all spots have been filled.

To be considered for an entry, each runner must commit to make a donation or raise funds totaling $2,500 or more to the Boomer Esiason Foundation. A 501 (c)3 non-profit organization since 1993, your tax-deductible donations help fund research for a cure and our Exercise for Life Scholarship to improve the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis in the here and now.

FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT: A $2,500 minimum fundraising donation is required to secure your guaranteed entry into the Marathon.

Your credit card information is required as a guarantee against the pledge. The Boomer Esiason Foundation reserves the right to charge the balance to the credit card we have on file if the $2,500 is not raised by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 30th, 2009.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your participation with Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis for the New York City Marathon any time on or before August 13th, 2009. You must contact Jerry Cahill at the Boomer Esiason Foundation in writing on or before the cancellation date. After August 14th, 2009, you are responsible for raising the $2,500 minimum, even if for any reason, including injury, you are unable to physically participate in the marathon.

Note: Donations raised and received by the Boomer Esiason Foundation cannot be refunded, even if you cancel before August 13th 2009.
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