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Scooter's Squad

Charity Runners for DuPage County Animal Care & Control

  Scooters Squad Flyer v3

Download the Scooter's Squad Brochure.  

 

WHAT IS SCOOTER'S SQUAD?

Join SCOOTER’S SQUAD today and become part of a community of pet lovers who train, run and race for homeless pets.  SCOOTER’S SQUAD members are helping to raise the funds needed to expand the animal welfare initiatives of DuPage County Animal Care and Control. 

SCOOTER’S SQUAD team members race to help homeless pets by participating in ANY: 

  • Half Marathon 
  • Marathon 
  • Triathlon 
  • Endurance Event 
  • Any Race of Your Choice 

 Each member of SCOOTER’S SQUAD commits to raising a minimum of $400 for the Foundation for DuPage County Animal Care and Control and will receive a personalized online fundraising web page along with other team members benefits.
 

FEATURED RACE

The 2013 featured race is the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and Fall Final 20.   This race takes place on Sunday, Sept. 22nd and starts/finishes in St. Charles.  SCOOTER’S SQUAD and DCACC will have a strong presence at this event.  Find out more or register for the race at www.fv26.com.  Can’t make the featured race?  There’s good news!  SCOOTER SQUAD team members can  participate in ANY marathon, triathlon, race or endurance event. 

 

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Complimentary training program with running experts from Dick Pond Athletics and Lifetime Fitness geared toward ANY LEVEL runner.  Training runs are held at Dick Pond Athletics in Carol Stream (26W515 St. Charles Rd.) every Saturday morning.  Running instruction is available during these runs for ANY type of run you are training for (5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon,etc.) 
  • Complimentary SCOOTER'S SQUAD NIKE "Miler" Team Shirt - avaialable only to those who register to be a part of Scooter's Squad by April 1st.  
  • Custom SCOOTER’S SQUAD race singlet. 
  • Monthly “fun runs” with your own or a shelter dog. 
  • Complimentary race day team photo (featured race only). 
  • Your name on the Scooter's Squad website.
  • Be part of a community of local runners and animal lovers.
  • The joy of combining your passion for running with a worthy cause. 

 

2013 SCOOTER'S SQUAD TEAM MEMBERS:

Ken Martin - Program Director and Lead Trainer
Jennifer Benitez
Emilie Berg  

IMPORTANT DATES:  

  • In Progress - Saturday Morning Weekly Training Runs at Dick Pond Athletics, Carol Stream
  • Mid April - Scooter's Squad Meet & Greet
  • April 1, 2013 - Registration deadline for Complimentary Scooter's Squad NIKE Miler Team TShirt
  • May 11, 2013 - Featured Race Marathon Training Kick-Off
  • September 22, 2013 - Featured Race: Fox Valley Marathon, Half Maththon and Fall Final 20

 

    YES!  I want to be a part of Scooter's Squad!  Download a Scooter's Squad Registration Form here.

     

    BECOME A SCOOTER'S SQUAD SPONSOR!

    Are you a local business that would like to support Scooter's Squad's Charity Runners?  Click here for a Scooter's Squad Sponsorship Form.
     

         Your sponsorship fee of $125 includes:  

      •  Company name/logo on the Scooter’s Squad webpage 
      •  Company name/logo printed on the Scooter’s Squad brochure & flyer 
      • Company name/logo on custom Scooter’s Squad race singlet 
      • The joy of knowing you are supporting a worthy cause 

     

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

      Q:  Why is a there a minimum fundraising commitment?
      A: DuPage County Animal Care & Control does not receive any taxpayer dollars and relies on revenue from rabies registration tags, fines/fees and private
      donations to fund operations.  Money raised by Scooter’s Squad goes directly to the Foundation for DCACC meaning that every dollar goes directly to help an animal in need         

      Q:  Can I run for SCOOTER’S SQUAD in multiple races?
      A:  Absolutely.  The more you run and raise, the more animals you help!  Even if you cannot participate in our featured race, you can still be a part of the Scooter’s Squad team. 

      Q:  When is the fundraising minimum deadline?
      A:  The fundraising deadline is one week before any given race date. 

      Q:  Where do I send any checks or cash I collect while fundraising?
      A:  Please send any cash or personal checks to:
      Friends of DuPage County Animal Care & Control
      120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
      Make sure to include your name & information so that you get credit toward your fundraising goal.       

      Q:  Do I need to register myself for any race events I wish to participate in?
      A:        Yes.  Your Scooter’s Squad membership does not include registration in any race.   

       

       

       

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
   
             
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