ING New York City Marathon 2011
The Touch Foundation has been selected as a participating Charity in the ING New York City Marathon 2011. We are now accepting applications to join our team.
April 8, 2011 - November 6, 2011
Less than 15% of applicants to the ING New York City Marathon's lottery actually make it in. Why not secure your spot now, start training and run for a cause you care about?
The Touch Foundation is building a team of 35 runners who will raise a minimum of $2,750 each for the Touch Foundation. In return, they receive guaranteed entry in the ING New York City Marathon, tools to make their fundraising efforts successful, and running tips throughout their training.
We also welcome corporate sponsors for the Touch Foundation team; in return, sponsors will gain valuable marketing exposure, gain employee spots in the Marathon, and help save lives in Africa.
The Touch Foundation has been addressing the severe shortage of health workers in Tanzania since 2004. We have trained hundreds doctors, nurses and other health workers in a rural region of the country - where the problem is most challenging. We also focus on key bottlenecks for quality healthcare, including management of hospitals and clinics, referral procedures, drugs, equipment, and transportation.
Tackling these issues is more like running a marathon than a sprint; the road is long, but the results are gratifying.
This year, the team member who raises the most funds by September 5 will receive a complimentary, one-night stay the Gotham Hotel the night before the marathon on November 5, 2011. The Gotham Hotel is a stylish, boutique hotel located in the heart of midtown Manhanttan - the perfect place to catch your early morning shuttle to the start line.
The team member who raises the most funds by December 1, will recieve a complimentary, one-night hotel stay at the elegant, Waldorf=Astoria to be redeemed within the following year.
Last year, 35 runners ran with the Touch Foundation and raised over $100,000, collectively, to support the training of health workers in Africa.
For more information contact: heather_prince@mckinsey.com