This month we are launching a new initiative called HUMANS FOR
CHEETAHS. Cheetah Conservation Fund created a team that can be part of
any CCF approved charity team around the country for runners, walkers, bikers,
and other racers who want to participate in athletic events and raise money to
help save the cheetah by supporting CCF.
Dr. Laurie Marker and Honorary HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS Chairperson
Jack Hanna invite you to join the first HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS team in Portland,
Oregon on Sunday, May 18, 2014 as they run or walk in the Portland Rock ‘n’
Roll Half Marathon. Join as a virtual
team member and receive all the team benefits, even if you can’t join us in
person.
This is our first charity team event in what is planned to be a
series of HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS athletic events around the country, raising awareness
and money to save the cheetah in the wild by engaging in outdoor activities
like running, walking or biking.
Want to join the team? Go to: http://www.cheetah.org/humansforcheetahs for
details on the event and how to join in the fun in Portland. We are pleased to
be an official charity partner of the Portland Rock 'n' Roll Half
Marathon.
In exchange for donating or raising $250 for CCF, we will cover
the cost of your registration as a HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS team member in the
Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. There are all kinds of ways you can raise
money, but we’ve set up an online campaign with Crowdrise to help you!
As part of the HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS team, you’ll be invited to a
special team party May 17th. Meet fellow team members and be
inspired by a cheetah ambassador. To
show your team pride, you get a Nike dri-fit team shirt.
Coming from out of town?
Team members may stay at The Paramount Hotel in Portland and receive a
25% discount for a rate of $149.50 per night plus tax on May 17 and May 18.
http://www.portlandparamount.com
But the great news is that you can be a member of HUMANS FOR
CHEETAHS, even if you don’t want to run a half marathon. Become a Virtual Team member,
and receive all the benefits of a team member, just by raising money for CCF.
And
there are even more ways you can get involved.
You can support a team member by donating to their fundraising effort.
For as little as $10 you can make a difference to an athlete looking to help
win the race against extinction. Go to our team page at Crowdrise here.
http://www.crowdrise.com/humansforcheetahs/fundraiser/cheetahconservationf.
You can even use a personal milestone like a birthday or
anniversary to adopt a team member. Ask people to support the HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS
team in lieu of gifts.
The most important part of our new HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS effort is
that we’d like to see more teams, in more sports activities in more cities. Contact
beth@cheetah.org if you
would like to coordinate a HUMANS FOR CHEETAHS team in your city.
As is always the case, an effort like this doesn’t happen
without the help of some awesome humans. Teresa Delaney, a Trustee
Emeritus of CCF has been spearheading this project with Co-Chair Dave Bell.
Dylan Lee and Andy Prince, who work at Wieden + Kennedy Advertising
Agency, donated their time and amazing talent to create our beautiful logo and
are helping with CCF’s messaging of the event. We would also like to
thank Ecotrust and Foot Traffic for their support.
If you are interested in becoming a team sponsor, please contact
Teresa Delaney at teresa@cheetah.org
ABOUT
THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HALF MARATHON IN PORTLAND:
For
more information about the Portland Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon course and
other details, go to:
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