River’s Edge Info
We are excited to announce a partnership with the new River’s Edge Music Festival coming to St. Paul June 23-24 – featuring headliners Dave Matthews Band and Tool and number of national and local acts. Concert organizers, Live Nation, are supporting our cause by providing EXCLUSIVE prize packages for Time to Fly participants – including some that aren’t for sale to the general public!
Here’s how YOU can win!
Participants who raise $100 or more: will be entered into a pool for a drawing for a pair of Silver Level Wristbands (3 winners will be drawn. Each winner will receive 2 wristbands). Winner must be registered for Time to Fly and have raised $100 or more by May 31, 2012.
Participants who raise $250 or more: will be entered into a pool for a drawing for a pair of Gold Level Wristbands (3 winners will be drawn. Each winner will receive 2 wristbands). Winner must be registered for Time to Fly and have raised $250 or more by May 31, 2012.
Participants who raise $500 or more: will be entered into a pool for a drawing for a pair of Platinum Level Wristbands (1 winner will be drawn. Each winner will receive 2 wristbands). Winner must be registered for Time to Fly and have raised $500 or more by May 31, 2012.
Prize Package Details
Silver Level Package
- 2-Day Wristband
- VIP Parking (1 pass)
- VIP Restrooms
- Exclusive access to VIP Clubs and Viewing areas located at each of the 4 stages
- Exclusive access to the Citi VIP Club with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
(Each wristband is valued at $295. Total Approximate Retail Value of $590.)
Gold Level Package
Includes all items in Silver level package, plus:
- Exclusive access to VIP Boat with complimentary snacks, buffet dinner, beer and wine
- Golf Cart Shuttle Service to VIP areas
- Merchandise Voucher
(Each wristband is valued at $550. Total Approximate Retail Value of $1,100)
Platinum Level Package
These are NOT available for sale to the public! Includes all items in Gold and Silver level packages, plus:
- Exclusive access to VIP Viewing Deck located ON the Main Stage
- Complimentary beer and wine at all VIP locations
(Each wristband is valued at $995. Total Approximate Retail Value of $1,990.)
See official rules for more details.
Meet Our Teams
Each of us has a story. We all want a cure.
Over the course of the next 10 weeks, we’ll be highlighting 10 Time to Fly teams who represent the many people affected by childhood cancer. These ten teams include childhood cancer survivors, nurses who care for children with cancer, scientists who work in research labs, and families who have lost children. Like all of our Time to Fly teams, they are passionately committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Sponsors
Children’s Cancer Research Fund would love to partner with you to make Time to Fly 2012 a success through sponsorship support. We will find a sponsorship opportunity that fits your needs or your business goals. There are several opportunities for you and/or you company to get involved as a sponsor.
Click here for 2012 Event Sponsor Opportunities.
Please contact Jim Leighton, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 952-893-9355 if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for Time to Fly 2012.
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Gold Sponsor
Print Media Sponsor
Volunteers
We would love to have you as a volunteer for Time to Fly! More than 100 volunteers are needed to make Time to Fly a success.
We need volunteers for registration, food & beverage distribution, course marshaling and parking. Groups of volunteers are welcomed! To sign up to volunteer, please visit our pages at Volunteer Match or I Can Help Twin Cities or you can also contact Amanda Walston at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 952-224-8497.
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Your Donation At Work
A cure for cancer begins with a researcher’s bold idea. Children’s Cancer Research Fund is the champion for bold research that leads to life-saving cures for childhood cancer and other deadly diseases that affect children.
Our unique entrepreneurial approach turns every dollar invested into $15 to $20 in additional national funding, by backing a research team world renowned for innovative approaches. Together, we are changing the way childhood cancer is treated worldwide.
Our partners – researchers and doctors at the University of Minnesota – are not only aggressively developing research aimed at understanding the causes of childhood cancer and developing novel ways to treat it, but are delivering exceptional care to young patients.
Through our investment in cures, we’re making big strides for children with cancer. Here are some of the recent discoveries donations to Children’s Cancer Research Fund made possible:
- Launched a clinical trial for a brain tumor vaccine to curb the deadliest childhood cancer
- Proved that use of two units of umbilical cord blood significantly reduces leukemia relapse
- Improved outcomes for children with Rhabdomyosarcoma through our new treatment standards
- Discovered that survivors are at risk for cardiovascular disease and should be diligent about their heart health
- Delivered more than 4,000 hours of non-medical support to young patients and their families
Every gift brings us closer to a cure for childhood cancer. Here are some examples of your donations at work in a cancer research lab:
- $100: could buy 100 assorted racks to keep our state-of-the-art cancer research labs fully stocked.
- $250: could buy a package of 100 assorted flasks, which are essential in research laboratories.
- $500: could purchase a basic microscope, and help ensure that our researchers always have the newest technology.
- $1,000: could buy 5 refrigerator units to store hundreds of cell samples.
- $2,500: could purchase 5 microfuge machines that are used to isolate DNA and RNA to study how genes play a role in cancer development.
- $5,000: could help operate the Children’s Cancer Research Fund-supported Long Term Follow Up Clinic for two weeks. This clinic is focused on addressing unique challenges of children and young adults who have survived cancer.
- $10,000: could buy 3 ultra-low temperature freezers used to store stem cell samples.
Why should you join us at Time to Fly?
Because… a child should never have to spend part of his/her childhood fighting cancer in a hospital, instead of on the playground with friends.
Because… when other doctors say, “There’s nothing else we can do.”, our doctors say, “We have an idea.”
Because… the ONLY way we will find a cure for childhood cancer is through research. Period.
Because… the discoveries that Children’s Cancer Research Fund makes possible, have an impact not only on the treatment of childhood cancers, but also on adult cancers, genetic diseases, diabetes and even heart disease.
Because… without a community of committed champions – like our Time to Fly participants – new discoveries that save young lives would simply not be possible.
Learn more about our investment in cures at ChildrensCancer.org.
Directions & Course Maps
Driving Directions
Time to Fly 2012 will be held at Harriet Island Regional Park
Course Maps
Register
Please join us on Saturday, June 30th to register for Time to Fly events. See the race specifics below and visit our Event Details page for more information about the event. Race day registration will close 15 minutes prior to the start of each event.
10K Run |
$30 now or $32 Race day*, fundraising encouraged |
5K Run |
$30 now or $32 Race day*, fundraising encouraged |
5K Walk to Cure |
No entry fee, fundraising encouraged |
Kids’ Fun Run |
No entry fee, fundraising encouraged |
Click here to register for Time to Fly!
You can also support our mission by making a donation!
There is not a fundraising minimum to participate in Time to Fly, however, we encourage participants to raise funds to support Children’s Cancer Research Fund. We suggest a fundraising goal of $100 or more for each participant. Every gift goes a long way in the search for a cure for childhood cancer.
*Your entry fee includes race registration, chip timing and race bib. Technical shirts will be given to participants who raise $100 or more to support Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
Event Details
Join in the race against childhood cancer at Time to Fly!
Every step brings us closer to a cure for childhood cancer.
Saturday, June 30
Harriet Island Regional Park
St. Paul, MN
Directions
NEW in 2012!
Radio Disney AM1440 and the Radio Disney Road Crew!
NEW this year, the Radio Disney Road Crew will join us! Look for Radio Disney AM 1440 and the Radio Disney Road Crew in the family area. Their high energy music, dancing, themed activities, contest and games will keep kids and adults entertained throughout the morning.
Event Registration Fees
10K Run |
$30 now or $32 Race day, fundraising encouraged |
5K Run |
$30 now or $32 Race day, fundraising encouraged |
5K Walk to Cure |
No entry fee, fundraising encouraged |
Kids’ Fun Run |
No entry fee, fundraising encouraged |
There is not a fundraising minimum to participate in Time to Fly, however, We suggest a fundraising goal of $100 to support Children’s Cancer Research. Those who raise $100 or more will receive a Time to Fly 2012 technical shirt.
To give you and idea of what your fundraising will do, $100 would help to bring us closer to offering another child the chance to participate in a potentially life-saving clinical trial, or to create a treatment that not only allows a child to survive cancer but to go on to live a happy, healthy life. Donations of any amount will help children fighting cancer.
To help you reach your fundraising goals, don’t forget to set up your personal fundraising page in the participant center – it’s easier than ever!
Event Schedule
6:30 a.m. |
Registration begins (Registration ends 15 minutes before the start of each event) |
7:30 a.m. |
10K Run (chip-timed) |
8:30 a.m. |
5K Run (chip-timed) |
9:30 a.m. |
5K Walk to Cure Children’s Cancer |
10:45 a.m. |
Kids’ Fun Run |
11:00 a.m. |
Team and Fundraising Awards |
Other information
Race Packet Pick Up - We encourage Team Captains and participants to pick up race packets and drop off any donations you have received (Uptown location only). Race Packet Pick Up will be held at the following locations and times:
- Thursday, June 28, 2012 – 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Uptown Running Room, 2801 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN (Note:DONATION DROP-OFF THIS LOCATION ONLY)
- Friday, June 29, 2012 – 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Running Room, 1068 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN
Strollers are welcome in our events, but will need to start at the back of the 5K and 10K runs, please.
No pets will be permitted at Time to Fly.
A picnic area will be open following the event. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverage.
Race winners will be determined in the following age brackets:
- 14 and under
- 15 – 19
- 20 – 29
- 30 – 39
- 40 – 49
- 50 – 59
- 60 – 69
- 70 and over
Awards and Incentives
Overall Individual Fundraising Awards
- 1st place/ Beth Shultis Memorial Award for the Top Individual Fundraiser – iPad and four show & after party tickets to the Glamorama event on August 3, 2012
- 2nd place Individual Fundraiser- Four show & after party tickets to the Glamorama event on August 3, 2012
- 3rd place Individual Fundraiser- Two show & after party tickets to the Glamorama event on August 3, 2012
Individual Fundraising Incentives
- $100 Raised: Time to Fly Technical Shirt
- $250 Raised: Children’s Cancer Research Fund Aluminum Water Bottle
- $500 Raised: Children’s Cancer Research Fund Embroidered Hat
- $1000 Raised: Children’s Cancer Research Fund Embroidered Fleece Vest
- $2,500 Raised: Children’s Cancer Research Fund Embroidered Gray Zip-Up Hoodie Sweatshirt
- $5,000 Raised: Children’s Cancer Research Fund Embroidered Black Jacket
Team Fundraising Awards
- 1st Place Team Fundraising - $300 Punch Pizza Gift Card
- 2nd Place Team Fundraising - $150 Punch Pizza Gift Card
- 3rd Place Team Fundraising- $75 Punch Pizza Gift Card
Team Participation Awards (Awarded to team with the most participants)
- 2012 Rookie Team (never before participated in Time to Fly) - Trophy
- 2012 Veteran Team (returning team) - Trophy
Individual Participation/Placing Awards
- All Kids in Kids Fun Run – Time to Fly 2011 Ribbons
- 1st Place Finishers (all age brackets) – 10K & 5K Runs – 1st Place Medal
- 2nd & 3rd Place Finishers (all age brackets) – Printed Ribbons
Home
Join in the race against childhood cancer at Time to Fly! Every step brings us closer to a cure for childhood cancer.
Registration is now open! Rally your family and friends to join your team and collect donations – all to benefit Children’s Cancer Research Fund and our mission to find a cure for childhood cancer.
River’s Edge Music Festival
We’re proud to be the charity partner of the highly-anticipated River’s Edge Music Festival, coming to Harriet Island June 23-24 – featuring headliners Dave Matthews Band and Tool and number of national and local acts. Time to Fly participants can win EXCLUSIVE prize packages – including some that aren’t for sale to the general public! Click here to learn more!
Time to Fly 2012 Highlights:
Celebrate Time to Fly’s 10th Anniversary
Whether you’ve been coming since the beginning or more recently – we look forward to celebrating ten years of this amazing event, and ten years of discovery that Time to Fly proceeds have helped fund.
5K Walk to Cure Children’s Cancer
In recognition of the incredible team spirit of the 5K walk, we honor the families, friends, co-workers and teams who walk, united for our cause. To inspire further participation, there is no entry fee for the walk in 2012. A $100 fundraising goal is encouraged. You won’t want to miss this inspirational, signature event!
Family Activity Area featuring Radio Disney
Look for Radio Disney AM 1440 and the Radio Disney Road Crew in the family area. Their high energy music, dancing, themed activities, contest and games will keep kids and adults entertained throughout the morning.
Certified and Chip-timed 10K and 5K Running Events
Our 10K and 5K running events are held on a one of the most scenic certified courses in the Twin Cities. Events are chip-timed to help participants track their personal running goals.
Kids’ Fun Run
Kids of all ages love this Time to Fly tradition! Cheer on cancer survivors, their siblings, friends and kids who are running in honor of kids who are sidelined by cancer. Each participant will receive a Time to Fly youth t-shirt, ribbon and other prizes.