Jack's Marathon Team 2017
Team News and Coach's Training Video 





Jack's Fund Awareness Event
 

Naperville Swim Team
 
 
Welcome
Jack's Team Members:

Early summer hot spell here in the Midwest! 

Please remember to wear your sunscreen and try to schedule your training runs either in the morning or late evening to avoid heat exhaustion and too much sun exposure.  Learn more ... sun safe marathoners
In this newsletter, you'll find:

1.  Coaching Videos  
- MCM (week four) 
- Chicago (week six) 
- NYC (week two)  
 
2.  Fundraising Tip - Sample email     
 
3.  Team News - confirming shirt size and mailing address (next week)

4.  Final week to sign up for Chicago Marathon with Jack's Team!

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you all ... for all you do.   
708-205-5692
Marathon Dir. 
312-259-0333
Marathon Coordinator 
 
630-881-0121
Team Coach
 
Coach Everett's Training Videos
June 12, 2017


Fundraising Tip
Sample Emails

Samples emails to get you started ...Your personal story is always best.

I am excited to share with you that I have chosen to run the (Marathon Name)
on (Race Date) 2017 to support The Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund.  By joining Jack's Team, I have committed to raising (Goal Amount) to help fight melanoma ...
 
Read More 
Channel Your Inner Master Chef

 A nod to cooking reality TV,
try rounding up supporters and foodies around a friendly culinary competition.

Contestants create their best dishes with a specific ingredient,
or other criteria, and people pay to taste and cast their votes.

This works well for celebrations around July 4th.

- Rib Fest
- Cupcake bake off
- Apple Pie
- Baked Beans
Employer Match

A great way to meet your fundraising goal is through employer matching grants.   
Many employers are happy to match or double match a donation.   
Check with your employer or anyone who has already donated to your efforts.

Jack's Fund is a 501c3 charity #20-1363653 

We Have Bibs!
Chicago Marathon
TCS-NYC Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon

If you know of anyone interested in running a marathon this fall ... we have a few open bibs for Chicago or Marine Corps Marathons.


*Chicago* - June 20 Last date to sign up with Jack's Team.


Details:   Jack's Marathon Teams

Team News
Team Shirts:

Posting a spreadsheet for you to confirm your address and shirts size - next week. 
WHERE TO STAY (book early!) 

MARINE CORPS MARATHON HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The MCM has partnered with numerous Arlington, VA hotels, as well as the new MCM HQ Hotel, the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Runners have a variety of properties to choose from offering special MCM weekend rates!

Choose a hotel in Crystal City to be close to the MCM shuttles on event morning. Get a room in Rosslyn for proximity to the finish or plan a stay at the new MCM HQ, the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, h
ost venue for the Pep Rally, Carbo Dining In and other MCM Weekend events. In the online reservation module below, partner hotels are designated by distance from the MCM Health & Fitness Expo at the Gaylord National Resort, not from the start or finish lines.  CLICK HERE


NYC MARATHON HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
As the Official Travel Provider of the TCS New York City Marathon, Anthony Travel has discounted accommodations for the 2017 race.  Featured hotel options, located in the heart of NYC, offer exclusive discounts and amenities available only to Anthony Travel guest. SPECIAL PRICE:  New York Laguardia Airport Marriott includes transportation to the expo and race start line on race day provided by NYRR.  
Team Facebook Page

If you haven't already done so, please consider joining your teammates on the group JMT FACEBOOK Page (private). Share fundraising ideas, training highs/lows and even injury pics!  

Be the first to learn any breaking news (we post it on the FB page first before sending in the newsletter).  

In addition to the JMT page, Jack's Fund also has a Charity FB Page, a  Twitter account and is on Instagram.  Stay Connected ... Like Us!  Follow Us!

IMPORTANT LINKS




 
 
Most links can be found on the Jack's Fund Website. 
Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund 
| 501c3 Charity | EIN 20-1363653 | Jacksfund.org |  [email protected]  | 708-205-5692 | 
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