Reminder that tomorrow is for YOU and YOUR DONORS! On Support a Stepping Strong Runner Day, make sure to ask everyone you know to support your run and remember that all new $50+ donations will receive a Stepping Strong hat. You can find suggested language here for any emails or social posts you want to push out!
And don’t forget! We have two pairs of Red Auerbach seats available for the April 7 Celtics game against the Trail Blazers at 6:00pm. To make it even more exciting, every team member who secures at least ONE donation of $50 or more on March 26 will be entered into a chance drawing. Two lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets. GET EXCITED!
With a little less than a month to go, we just wanted to say how proud of you we are. From the sounds of it, the team did incredible at your longest training run last Saturday – we were cheering for you from a far!
This year’s Boston Marathon will be especially meaningful as it falls on the exact day since the tragedy that united our city and inspired the spirit of Stepping Strong and your fundraising efforts are not only meaningful to our family personally, but to all the trauma survivors who are benefitting from the Stepping Strong Center’s ever-expanding research and programs. As we celebrate 10 Years of Stepping Strong, we are so thankful for all you have done as Stepping Strong ambassadors. We hope to see you at our final team meeting on Tuesday, March 26 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST to talk all things Marathon Weekend! Make sure to RSVP if you haven’t and submit any questions you need Ali to answer during the meeting!
Our final team meeting is scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST on March 26. During this meeting, we will cover all essential details to prepare for the Marathon race weekend. We strongly encourage your attendance, as we will be discussing crucial information.Click here to RSVP NOW and ask any questions you have about race weekend!This meeting will not be recorded.
The day is for YOU and YOUR DONORS! On Support a Stepping Strong runner Day, make sure to ask everyone you know to support your run and remember that all new $50+ donations will receive a Stepping Strong hat. You can find suggested language here for any emails or social posts you want to push out!
And don’t forget! We have two pairs of Red Auerbach seats available for the April 7 Celtics game against the Kings at 7:30pm. To make it even more exciting, every team member who secures at least ONE donation of $50 or more on March 26 will be entered into a chance drawing. Two lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets. GET EXCITED!
Fundraising Tip
Update your network about your journey, tell them how excited you are to cross the finish line on April 15! Thank them for their support, but most importantly, create a sense of urgency to give. For example, “I’m now less than $XX away from achieving my fundraising goal of $XX. Please consider making a gift of [$100/$50/$25/any amount] to support my run for the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team!”
Don’t forget to send us your photos!
Stretching/preparing to run, training/running outside & inside, in your Stepping Strong gear, and selfies & “point-of-view” shots are encouraged! Email to marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or text to 857 523 8052!
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Boston than to CRUSH your longest training run! For many of you, this will be your longest training run of the season, but don’t worry, you’ll have us, alumni, and plenty of fans cheering you on! A reminder to those coming out of town, Joint Ventures is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square. Doors open at 7:30am and the run will start at 8:00am. Ally and Caroline will be present at this run, so get excited! If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to text Ally at 857-523-8052. Be sure to check out Coach John’s latest email or his website for more information and to keep up to date on the training schedule.
The Brigham Team stop will be about 100 yards up from the Newton Fire Department – we can’t wait to cheer you on!
Purchase Your Stepping Strong Swag
Don’t miss out on the FINAL opportunity to purchase Stepping Strong swag again! You have from 3/12 – 3/19 at 5pm to make your purchases in time for Marathon Monday.
Stretching/preparing to run, training/running outside & inside, in your Stepping Strong gear, and selfies & “point-of-view” shots are encouraged! Email to marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or text to 857 523 8052!
Pep Rally: Saturday, April 13th at the Revere Hotel. Up to three (3) family members/friends are invited to attend. There will be sign and shirt decorating, food, and excitement to prepare you for the big day!
Cheering Zone: All friends and family are welcome to join us at our cheering zone! We will provide location and details at the meeting.
Post-Race Meeting Spot: After you cross the finish line, you will be able to head over to the Revere Hotel to meet your family, grab your gear bag, change, and snap a photo!
As we celebrate 10 Years of Stepping Strong and transforming care for trauma survivors, our team wants to share two logos that you can use in your email signature, social pushes, text messages, etc. to mark this milestone. We hope you will share the innovative work of the center with your family and friends, and we are so thankful for all you have done as Stepping Strong ambassadors.
