| Join the 2011 Tumamoc Hill-a-thon, March 15-April 15
Like a challenge for a good cause (YOU and Kore Press)? Get in shape and help Kore meet a financial challenge. During the 30 days from March 15 to April 15 (Ides of March and Tax Day) teams and individual walkers will summit Tumamoc Hill, in Tucson, as many times as they can, and together with their sponsors, raise money to help keep women's voices heard. Each climber's challenge will be to raise a minimum of $500 by walking Tumamoc Hill and to reach their own personal goal. My goal is to climb the summit at least 20 times (covering 60+ miles). I will ask 25 friends to pledge $1/climb ($20/person). Will you join me? We can strengthen our legs, hearts and lungs and help Kore Press mentor the next generation of women writers and leaders, publish books, and keep women's voices at the forefront of national conversations through civic dialog. FAQs: How do I sign-up? Send Kore an e-mail. You will in turn receive instructions for registration, for walking the hill (hours of operation, rules of the trail, etc), how to get sponsors by setting up a fundraising page. How far will I walk? The hill is 3.13 miles out and back, and gets a little steep at the top. Set a goal for yourself that is high enough to be challenging yet imaginable within 30 days. How do I find sponsors?We will help you set up a fundraising page through our web-based software, which links to facebook, twitter and e-mail. This makes asking friends, family, colleagues, teachers, neighbors EASY! You can approach people who want to see you succeed in reaching your goals. Figure out how many times you want to walk and see how many sponsors you'll need to reach the $500 mark, OR join a team to share the challenge. People could sponsor you/your team by the mile, by the number of climbs, or maybe by the whole enchilada. If you set the amount you ask for, and the number of miles you wish to cover, within reach, then finding sponsors and moving your feet is easier, but don't limit yourself! How can I reach my goal? Here's some math examples to think about: 20 miles at $1/mile, you'll need 25 sponsors; 10 climbs at $3/climb you'll need just over 16 sponsors; or, maybe you'll find 5 sponsors to pledge $100 ea for your whole challenge, whatever it may be. Aim high!. Can I share the challenge? You bet! Make a team and work together to meet your physical and fiscal goals (ie, 5 walkers can raise $100 each in sponsorships, or 4 walkers can raise $125/each, 2 can raise $250, etc). Set your goal/s, make your plan to meet them, and spread the word! All WALKERS and SPONSORS will be recognized on the Kore Press website. You can follow our walkers and post your own thoughts and photos on your fundraising page AND on the 2011 Hill-a-thon sandwich blog. Walking schedules and goals will be posted so fans from around the globe can cheer us on! Questions? contact lisa@korepress.org. Thank you, climb on, and see you on the Hill! --Lisa Bowden Sponsor a walker! Click on button below to donate.
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