1. Louisville Affiliate 2015 Komen Northwest Louisiana Race for the Cure TEAM CAPTAIN KICKOFF www.komennwla.org

2. Louisville Affiliate  Founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker  World's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists  Invested more than $1.3B since inception  Our promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. Susan G. Komen ®

3. Louisville Affiliate Why the Promise is Important 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The most proven risk factors for getting breast cancer are being female and getting older In the U.S., over 231,840 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer & more than 40,290 will die this year. There are more than 3 million breast cancer survivors alive in the U.S. today – the largest group of all cancer survivors. 75% to Education, Screening and Treatment in our 10 Parish area. 25% to research

4. Louisville Affiliate Funding Priorities  1. Reduce early breast cancer death in African American and rural populations through breast cancer prevention services  2. Increase provider and community collaboration by funding health system and community partnerships to increase access to services, especially in Bienville, Sabine and Caddo parishes  3. Identify and promote all breast cancer prevention methods to individuals who are uninsured and underinsured in Northwest Louisiana. Where does the money go ??? $$$

5. Louisville Affiliate Largest Series of 5k walks in the country Responsible for over half of the income of the affiliate

6. Louisville Affiliate Our Goal 200 teams 6,000 participants $400,000

7. Louisville Affiliate Your 2015 Race for the Cure theme…..

8. Louisville Affiliate Race for the Cure teams program T eamwork-A team gives people the opportunity to volunteer their time, talent, and dollars together to make a difference and have fun doing it. Take up the challenge to be a part of finding a cure by raising funds ! E ducation-As a team, you inspire others to learn about early detection, to encourage women to learn about their personal risk, and to have yearly exams; to educate NWLA on the importance of breast health. A wards-Working together, you can accomplish great things, Make your fundraising goal reach even further. Strive to build the largest team, with every member raising funds. Strive to be the top fundraiser in your category! M otivation-Turn talk into action. Spread the word, asking people to donate, to get screened and to be a strong advocate for breast cancer education. Tell everyone you know about the urgency of this cause and get them motivated! There is victory in every step…..

9. Louisville Affiliate Race for the Cure teams program What is an OFFICIAL team-you must have 10 or more participants who commit to raising a minimum of $100 each What are your responsibilities-Create the team page, customize the team page, register yourself, set your teams fundraising goal, & pick up your teams packet, motivate team members to reach goals What will Komen NWLA provide-Participant materials, team signs, fundraising incentives, assistance There is victory in every step…..

10. Louisville Affiliate Race for the Cure Registration options There is victory in every step….. Sleep in for the CURE (Packet will be mailed) $40.00 Competitive (All ages) includes price of timing chip $35.00 Regular (Age 18 & Older) $30.00 Regular (Age 11-17) $20.00 Kids for the Cure (10 and under)$10.00 ***Pay later option-(teams) Companies or organizations paying for their team members registrations with one payment can setup a pay later option, eliminating the payment requirement at the time of registration. Contact Komen to setup.

11. Louisville Affiliate Click start a new team Choose a team name and division that best fits your team Choose a team member goal and a fundraising goal Invite friends, co-workers, and family to join by sending them direct team link Set up your personal team web page (include story, photos, etc.) Northwest Louisiana HOW TO START A NEW TEAM

12. Louisville Affiliate Click REFORM A TEAM Search teams from last two years Select reform If you need to designate a new captain or co captain, send your request to info@komennwla.org Northwest Louisiana HOW TO REFORM TEAM

13. Louisville Affiliate Click JOIN A TEAM Search teams list Select join Continue with registration Northwest Louisiana HOW TO JOIN AN EXISTING TEAM

14. Louisville Affiliate CUSTOMIZE YOUR PARTICIPANT CENTER

15. Louisville Affiliate Important Dates Monday, June 1st, 2015 7:00am Komen online registration opens Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 11:59pm Last day to join a team or to enter fundraising dollars online/turn in fundraising $ to be considered for Fundraising Awards Saturday, September 19 th Monday-Thursday September 21-24th Packet Pick Up is open Community Trust Bank (308 Market St.) 12:00pm to 6:00pm Race Day September 26 th !!!

16. Louisville Affiliate RAISE MONEY!!! Set a fundraising goal. HOW WILL YOU ACHIEVE THE GOAL? Team captain should be the first to register and self donate at the time of registration to get your team started and set an example for your team members Encourage each team member to set a goal, share that goal with you (minimum of $50) and hold them to that goal Team Sponsorship-Offer businesses the opportunity to “sponsor” your team by donating to it. They get a tax deduction & your team gets a fundraising boost! Wrap Around Income-Bake Sales, Best Dress Pink Day, Pink Décor Days Leadership Challenge Income-Challenge senior executive or management to match the funds raised by your team 60% of teams who set goals meet or exceed their goal

17. Louisville Affiliate RAISE MONEY!!! How do you turn in your money? A. Enter it online on your team or personal page as unconfirmed B. Mail it in and Komen staff will confirm it online C. Send it in through the mail or drop it off at Komen office with a completed copy of form to left D. Have all donors enter it in online

18. Louisville Affiliate Team Incentives Raise $500 and get an official fundraising yard sign! Raise $1,000 and get a 10x10 campsite area in the exclusive teams village The top fundraising team from each category will receive a spot on the front row of the “Team Village” allowing more visibility to raise money & get more visitors to your team tent If your Team > 50 participants WE WILL DO TEAM REGISTRATION DAYS/RALLIES AT YOUR BUSINESS

19. Louisville Affiliate Team Awards Overall top fundraising team in each category (Limo ride to race!) Overall largest team in each category Tent site decorating contest T-shirt contest CATEGORIES Friends/Family, Company/Corporate, Community Organization, Healthcare, Religious, School/University, Government

20. Louisville Affiliate Susan Shofner Race for the Cure Chairman KomenRace01@gmail.com Points of Contact Lanya Bernard Race for the Cure Teams Chairman Lbernard@CTBonline.com Lindsay Dean Executive Director Director@komennwla.org General race inquiries-Race@komennwla.orginquiries-Race@komennwla.org Phone 318.220.7050 Komennwla.org

21. Louisville Affiliate Questions and Answers?