Breast cancer fund

We are thrilled to announce the Breast Cancer Fund will be the national charity partner of the See Jane Run Race Series for 2012. This unique partnership is designed to bring together two of the most important things to combat breast cancer; money and education. The Breast Cancer Fund will be attending all of our races to help educate our runners on the environmental causes of the disease and See Jane Run will offer free registrations to anyone who can raise a minimum of $500 for the Breast Cancer Fund in 2012. Seems like a win-win to us.

What’s better than a cure for breast cancer? Never getting it at all. That’s the goal of Breast Cancer Fund.

At See Jane Run, we like a good challenge, which is why we organize and produce races for women who want to experience competition and have fun at the same time. Now, we’re partnering with Breast Cancer Fund to make a big impact in the prevention of breast cancer.

It’s your classic win-win situation. You raise $500 or more for Breast Cancer Fund, See Jane Run refunds your race registration fee. Together, we make a difference.

Darlings, don’t forget the chocolate and champagne at the finish line. It’s a fun way to make a big impact.

Your mother, your sister, your best friend, your daughter, yourself, we all know someone affected by breast cancer. It’s relentless. That’s why we’re challenging you to be more relentless.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 for Breast Cancer Fund in 2012.

Here’s how you join the race to prevent breast cancer:

1. Register NOW!
2. Register to raise money (link coming soon)
3. Tell your friends and start raising a bunch of money (at least $500)
4. Get your race registration for FREE

We know times are tough and having alternative ways to cover your race entries can make the difference for many. We will send the Breast Cancer Fund fundraising link in the next week. You will have plenty of time to raise your $500 and have fun in the process. Here are the rules.

- you must pay and register for the race before March 3rd to participate
- registration fees will be refunded 2 weeks after the race date (checks will be mailed)
- minimum funds of $500 must be collected no later than the end of day on race day
- all races are eligible for a free registration
- funds raised are non-transferable
- registrations are non-transferable
- all registrations are non-refundable if fundraising goals are not met, regardless of ability or desire to compete in the race

Happy New Year. We hope to see all of you in 2012.

-See Jane Run

See Jane. See Jane Run. See Jane Win!

Winning isn't only about crossing that finish line first. Sometimes it's about finding sanity, sharing time with friends, conquering self doubt, accomplishing a PR or just enjoying some good chocolate. Whatever it is for you, we know that when you step up to the start line, you have already won. We hope you are all joining us for the See Jane Run Half Marathon and 5K in 2011.

There's another way to win as well: When you know that every ounce of effort you put in is also supporting a great cause. I'm writing with the hope you'll join me in the See Jane Win Challenge, a fun opportunity to make your race count for something bigger than you, and all I ask is that you bring a dollar to the race. That's right, one dollar. Then I want you to run faster than me.

Every time I bend over to lace up my shoes, or pay for a race, I feel immense gratitude that I am able to do these things. I’ve watched family and friends suffer from physical disabilities, so I will never take for granted the ability to stand upright, to walk or to run. Running is a blessed gift. It isn’t always easy, it isn’t always fun, but it is always rewarding.

To that end, I want to use my running to give back to the charities supported by See Jane Run in 2011. At each of the four See Jane Run races, I will compete to “win” the 5K. For those who know me, you know I have never won a race. Not even close! This year I will donate one dollar for every person who beats me in the See Jane Run 5K races. And I challenge you to donate one dollar if I beat you. Please bring your one dollar bill to the race. I am going to run my heart out, for me, for you and for the charities we support. I hope you can take a few minutes to check out our charities that need our help in 2011 and do what you can. Things are tough for everyone right now. The economy has taken its toll on our friends, our family and on the causes we hold dear. One dollar from each of us will go a long way.

This year we are proud to support Girls Inc of the Island City and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All of these causes are doing amazing work and need our help. Please do what you can to support them in any way that make sense.

So grab your friends, family and neighbors to come out and make a difference.

–Lori Shannon, Owner and Founder, See Jane Run