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How do I register for the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®?
Click on Register to get to the online registration form. The first step is to select whether you want to register as an individual, form a team or join an existing team. Then you will need to select your participation type before continuing with the rest of the form. Note that if you already have a contact record in the Komen for the Cure database, you must log in with your username and password before registering. Don't know your username and/or password? Click here to have it e-mailed to you. If you have problems registering online, please call the Global Race for the Cure Staff at 703-416-7223.
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How long is the Race?
The Race is a 5K route, which is approximately 3.1 miles. There is also a 1-mile route. You may choose to walk or run either route. If you are unable to run or walk the route, you may register to Sleep In for the Cure®.
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What do volunteers do?
The success of the Komen Global Race depends heavily on the support we receive from more than a thousand volunteers in the months leading up to the Race and on Race Day. There are many ways you can get involved. Read more…
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Are there volunteer opportunities for groups? How do we register as a group?
We welcome all groups who want to help – both before the event and on Race Day. The first step is to fill out our Volunteer Information Form. If you have a large group and you would like to be kept together on Race Day, you can let us know when you sign up for a specific volunteer opportunity.
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Where can I get Komen Global Race for the Cure posters?
We no longer offer large printed posters. An 8.5 x 11" poster will be available for download only.
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How will I receive my Event Kit with T-shirt?
Event Kits will be mailed directly to the address used to register in mid-April. We will not bundle team Event Kits. For further Event Kit questions, please call the Global Race staff at 703-416-7223.
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I can no longer participate. May I transfer my registration to someone else?
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, even if you are unable to participate on Race Day.
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How do I volunteer for the event?
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our Volunteer Interest form. There is no registration fee.
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What is the deadline for registering?
Read our Important Deadlines page for full details.
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How much does it cost to participate in the 2010 Komen Global Race?
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Registration Type
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Before 4/16
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After 4/16
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Runner (includes timing chip)
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$40
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$45
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Walker (untimed)
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$35
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$40
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Sleep In for the Cure®
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$35
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$40
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Kids for the Cure®
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$20
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$25
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Race Day Volunteer
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$0
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$0
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*The registration fee includes an official Race T-shirt as well as free home delivery of the Event Kit (T-shirt and bib) if the participant has registered on or before Sunday, May 23. Race Day Volunteers will receive a complimentary volunteer T-shirt on Race Day.
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Do I have to collect donations in order to participate in the Race?
No. However, please know that the registration fee will get you to the starting line, but it’s the fundraising dollars that will help find the cures for breast cancer. Not only do donations make an impact, you start earning some great fundraising rewards once you’ve raised your first $50 in donations!
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Does the Komen Global Race recognize breast cancer survivors?
Yes! Survivors remind us all that participating in this event is a part of a bigger race to find the cures for breast cancer. Survivors are recognized in a number of ways:
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Survivors receive a complimentary pink cap and pink T-shirt in their Event Kits.
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Survivors are welcomed to a special Survivor Tent on Race Day where they can enjoy light refreshments and receive a special survivor goody bag.
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“In Celebration of” and “In Memory of” pink back tags are available at the Race to pay tribute to loved ones and friends affected by breast cancer.
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What is Sleep In for the Cure®?
Sleep In for the Cure allows friends and family to join your team and support the Komen Global Race even if they are out of town, out of the country or just prefer to sleep in on Race Day. Sleep In for the Cure participants will receive a Race T-shirt and bib in the mail.
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Fundraising FAQ
Is there a fundraising requirement?
If I don’t participate in the event, what happens to the money I have raised?
What kind of fundraising rewards can I earn?
How are fundraising totals calculated?
What is a matching gift and how do I apply for one?
What is the deadline for sending in donations?
Can volunteers fundraise?
What’s the difference between a Team Donation Form and an Individual Participant Donation Form?
Is my registration tax-deductible?
Does my registration fee count as a portion of my fundraising efforts?
How are the fundraising proceeds used?
Can I send in cash donations?
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Is there a fundraising requirement?
No. However, please know that the registration fee will get you to the starting line, but it’s the fundraising dollars that will help find the cures for breast cancer. We encourage everyone to raise at least $125. Once you’ve hit your fundraising goal – set a new one! You begin earning fundraising rewards once you’ve raised your first $50. Thousands of others just like you have done it and we know you can too! Please know that if you fall short of your goal, we will still happily welcome you to the event. Learn how easy it is to start fundraising.
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If I don’t participate in the event, what happens to the money I have raised?
All donations to the Komen Global Race are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you are unable to participate in the event, your donations cannot be refunded nor can they be transferred to another participant. Your donations will go directly to the cause as if you had participated, and we hope your donors will appreciate supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure regardless of your participation in the actual event.
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What kind of fundraising rewards can I earn?
Visit our Fundraising Rewards page for full details.
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How are fundraising totals calculated?
For the purposes of fundraising rewards, team fundraising totals will include donations made to the team as well as donations made to each of the team members. Individual fundraising totals will only include donations made to that individual (not to a team).
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What is a matching gift and how do I apply for one?
A matching gift is when a person makes a donation to a nonprofit organization and their employer donates an equal or greater amount to the same group. A matching gift is a great way for a donor to double his or her contribution to the fight against breast cancer. Visit the Matching Gifts page for complete details on how to apply for a matching gift.
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What is the deadline for sending in donations?
Visit our Important Deadlines page for complete details.
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Can volunteers fundraise?
Volunteers are encouraged to collect donations for the Komen Global Race. Volunteers will receive an individual fundraising account and personalized donation form once they are assigned to a specific role/team (in April). Volunteers are also be eligible for fundraising rewards.
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What’s the difference between a Team Donation Form and an Individual Participant Donation Form?
A team donation form should be used for donations that you do NOT want to credit to an individual team member’s fundraising account. Donations that are submitted using the Team Donation Form cannot be split amongst individual accounts and will not count towards individual fundraising rewards. Team members must use their Individual Participant Donation Form if they want the donations to count towards earning their fundraising rewards. Note: All individual team member donations are included in the team donation total. Team donation forms are available here. You must log-in to your Participant Center to access your Individual Participant Donation Form.
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Is my registration tax-deductible?
No. Registration fees are not tax-deductible, however, any donations that you make to your own fundraising account may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted under the law.
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Does my registration fee count as a portion of my fundraising efforts?
No. Your registration fee does not count towards your fundraising total.
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How are the fundraising proceeds used?
Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved through the National Capital Area Grant Program. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Global Promise Fund, a program dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest. For more information, go to komen.org.
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Can I send in cash donations?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash donations. If you happen to receive a cash donation, we advise you to do one of the following:
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Ask the donor if, instead, he or she could make a credit card donation online (preferred), or to write a check instead. Please submit the check donation along with an individual participant donation form or a team donation form.
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Exchange the cash for a cashier’s check at your local bank. Then mail the check along with a donation form. Your donors will still receive a receipt as long as you get separate checks for each donation, and if the donor’s information appears on the donation form and he or she provides a valid email address.
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Keep the donor’s cash and make a personal credit card donation online or write a personal check for the exact amount and mail that donation along with a donation form. This option is ideal for those situations where you collect a lot of smaller cash donations (like at a garage sale). If you choose this option, please be advised that your donors will not receive a receipt for their donations (and, thus, the donations would not be tax deductible).
- If you cannot convert the cash into another form (using one of the methods listed above), then please bring your cash donations to the Race and drop them off at the “Donation Drop-Off” tent. Do not mail cash donations.
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Donor FAQ
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising Web page?
Why is the “Donate” search not finding a participant I'm looking for?
Where should I mail donation checks?
Where do I get a donation form?
Who should I make my check out to?
Are donations tax-deductible in the United States?
Do donations made to Global Race for the Cure qualify for tax deductions in other countries?
Are registration fees tax-deductible?
How are the fundraising proceeds used?
Can the Komen Global Race for the Cure accept international donations?
For international donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered in the Komen Global Race for the Cure online donation form be in U.S. dollars?
Can a donor give stock as a donation?
Do all donors receive a receipt?
How do I make a donation to a team?
Are cash donations accepted?
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How do I find a participant's personal fundraising Web page?
Click on Donate and search by their first or last name.
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Why is the “Donate” search not finding a participant I'm looking for?
If you are not entering the name exactly the way it appears in our database, the search will yield no results. Try entering just the first few letters of the participant's name to get more results.
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Where should I mail donation checks?
Donations made by check may be sent via mail and must be accompanied by either an Individual Participant Donation Form or a Team Donation Form so that we can credit the appropriate participant or team. The checks and forms should be mailed to:
Komen Global Race for the Cure
PO Box 952291
Dallas, TX 75395-2291
*Sorry, no cash. Credit card donations can ONLY be made online.
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Where do I get a donation form?
Donors: You may obtain a printed donation form from the participant you are sponsoring, or you may donate online without a form. If you would like to make a general donation (not to a particular participant or team), please use the General Donation Form here.
Participants: Individual Participant Donation Forms for the 2010 Komen Global Race are only available in your Participant Center. Team Donation Forms can be downloaded here.
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Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: “Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure” or “Komen Global Race”
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Are donations tax-deductible in the United States?
Yes. All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by United States law.
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Do donations made to Global Race for the Cure qualify for tax deductions in other countries?
Donations made to Global Race for the Cure may not qualify for tax deductions in other countries. Please check with a tax professional for laws specific to your country.
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Are registration fees tax-deductible?
No. Registration fees are not tax-deductible.
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How are the fundraising proceeds used?
Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Global Promise Fund, a program which is dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest. For more information, visit www.komen.org.
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Can the Komen Global Race for the Cure accept international donations?
Yes. The Komen Global Race for the Cure can accept international donations online with a credit card. International donations cannot be accepted through any other method because of processing limitations.
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For international donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered in the Komen Global Race for the Cure online donation form be in U.S. dollars?
Yes. For international donations made online with a credit card, the amount entered in the Komen Global Race for the Cure online donation form should be in U.S. dollars.
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Can a donor give stock as a donation?
Yes. The Komen Global Race for the Cure accepts donations of stock. Stock donations must be $500 or more in fair market value and publicly traded. For donations of stock with an active market, the fair market value is the average price between highest and lowest selling price on the valuation date. No fees are deducted from the calculation of fair market value. To make a donation of stock to the Komen Global Race for the Cure please email info@globalraceforthecure.org for more information.
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Do all donors receive a receipt?
Anyone who donates, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt if they provide a valid email address. For those who donate online, the receipt is generated directly after the donation is made and donors can print that receipt for tax purposes or personal records. For those who mail in a donation and provide a valid email address, the receipt is generated once the donation has been processed and is emailed to the donor. If a valid email address is not provided, we will mail receipts to donors who make a donation of $250 or more.
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How do I make a donation to a team?
Click on Donate to a Participant or Team and search by the team name. If you make a donation to a team, it will contribute to the fundraising goal of the entire team but will not contribute to an individual team member’s goal.
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Are cash donations accepted?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash donations. If you happen to receive a cash donation, we advise you to do one of the following:
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Ask the donor if, instead, they could make a credit card donation online (preferred), or to write a check instead. Please submit the check donation along with a individual participant donation form or a team donation form.
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Exchange the cash for a cashier’s check at your local bank. Then mail the check along with a donation form. Your donors will still receive a receipt as long as you get separate checks for each donation, and if the donor’s information appears on the donation form and they provide a valid email address.
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Keep the donor’s cash and make a personal credit card donation online or write a personal check for the exact amount and mail that donation along with a donation form. This option is ideal for those situations where you collect a lot of smaller cash donations (like at a garage sale). If you choose this option, please be advised that your donors will not receive a receipt for their donation (and, thus, the donation would not be tax deductible).
- If you cannot convert the cash into another form (using one of the methods listed above), then please bring your cash donations to the Race and drop them off at the “Donation Drop-Off” tent. Do not mail cash donations.
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Teams FAQ
How do I join or form a team?
One of my team members registered as an individual when they meant to join my team. How do they correct this?
Where do I get my Team Donation Form?
What’s the difference between a Team Donation Form and an Individual Participant Donation Form?
Can donations made to a team be split or shared among team members?
What do I do with cash donations that my team receives?
Can my team’s Event Kits be bundled together for delivery or pick-up?
Where do we meet on Race Day?
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How do I join or form a team?
If you haven't registered for the Komen Global Race for the Cure yet, you may register online and select “Start a Team” or "Join a Team." Search for the name of the team you want to join and select it. If you are already registered for the Komen Global Race, you need to contact a staff member if you want to form or join a team. Participants may form or be added to a team by sending their name and the name of the team to teams@globalraceforthecure.org or by calling 703-416-7223.
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One of my team members registered as an individual when they meant to join my team. How do they correct this?
Send an e-mail to teams@GlobalRacefortheCure.org with their name and the team name they’d like to be added to.
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Where do I get my Team Donation Form?
The team donation form is e-mailed to the Team Captain on the day that they registered online (or on the day the registration form was processed), or download it here. Please note: You must have the team code on the form in order for your team to be credited. Only the Team Captain can find their team code in their Participant Center.
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What’s the difference between a Team Donation Form and an Individual Participant Donation Form?
Your team donation form should be used for donations that you do NOT want to credit to an individual team member’s fundraising account. Donations that are submitted using the Team Donation Form cannot be split amongst individual accounts and will not count towards individual fundraising rewards. Team members must use their Individual Participant Donation Form if they want the donations to count towards earning their fundraising rewards. Note: All individual team member donations are included in the team donation total. Team donation forms are available here. You must log-in to your Participant Center to access your Individual Participant Donation Form.
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Can donations made to a team be split or shared among team members?
We are unable to split or transfer donations between individual and team accounts.
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What do I do with cash donations that my team receives?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash donations. If you happen to receive a cash donation, we advise you to do one of the following:
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Ask the donor if, instead, they could make a credit card donation online (preferred), or to write a check instead. Please submit the check donation along with a individual participant donation form or a team donation form.
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Exchange the cash for a cashier’s check at your local bank. Then mail the check along with a donation form. Your donors will still receive a receipt as long as you get separate checks for each donation, and if the donor’s information appears on the donation form and they provide a valid email address.
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Keep the donor’s cash and make a personal credit card donation online or write a personal check for the exact amount and mail that donation along with a donation form. This option is ideal for those situations where you collect a lot of smaller cash donations (like at a garage sale). If you choose this option, please be advised that your donors will not receive a receipt for their donation (and, thus, the donation would not be tax deductible).
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Can my team’s Event Kits be bundled together for delivery or pick-up?
No. Event kits will be mailed to each individual team member at the address they provided during registration if they register before the deadline listed on the Important Deadlines page. Team members who register after the deadline will need to come to Event Kit Pick-Up to get their T-shirt and bib, OR someone else may pick up the Kit on their behalf as long as they have a printed copy of the participant’s e-mail confirmation that they received when they registered for the event.
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Where do we meet on Race Day?
There will be a designated Meet & Greet Area near the Start Line on the National Mall marked with extremely tall flags. The flags will be marked as follows:
A-C, D-F, G-J, J-L, M-O, P-R, S-T, U-X, W-Z
Pick one of the flags listed above for your team to meet under and let them know which one you chose. Note: There will be a detailed map of the Race Start/Finish Line area including the location of this Meet & Greet Area on the back of the Race bib (which is included in the Event Kit).
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Race Day FAQ
What if it rains?
Will my participation in the Race be timed?
Are pets and strollers allowed on the event?
What should I bring to the event?
How should I plan to get to the Komen Global Race for the Cure?
Are there any hotels near the National Mall?
Are inline skates, bikes, scooters, skateboards, pets or strollers allowed at the Race?
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What if it rains?
The event will happen rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.
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Will my participation in the Race be timed?
Only those who register as a runner will receive a timing chip in their Event Kit. An additional $5 timing chip fee is included in the $45 runner registration fee.
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Are pets and strollers allowed on the event?
Pets are prohibited from the event, but strollers are permitted.
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What should I bring to the event?
We suggest that you bring:
- water bottle
- comfortable shoes
- appropriate clothing for weather
- any additional donations
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How should I plan to get to the Komen Global Race for the Cure?
Because parking is limited, we encourage all Race participants to take METRO to the event. For more details visit our Directions page.
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Are there any hotels near the National Mall?
For those traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® or for those interested in staying close to the event, which will take place on the National Mall, discounted rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
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Are inline skates, bikes, scooters, or skateboards allowed at the Race?
Inline skates, bikes, scooters and skateboards are not allowed at the Race.
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Matching Gifts FAQ
What is a matching gift?
How do I know if a company will offer a matching gift for a donation?
How does a donor apply for a matching gift?
What is the Matching Gift Checklist?
The matching gift company has a list of nonprofit organizations to choose from; which name should I pick?
Can a donor mail the matching gift form to the Komen Global Race for the Cure?
How long will it take for the Komen Global Race for the Cure to process a matching gift form and mail it back to the matching gift company?
How long will it take for the matching gift company to cut a check for the matching gift?
What will happen if a matching gift is not approved by a matching gift company?
Where should I mail the matching gift form?
Will a matching gift count toward the participant’s fundraising total?
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What is a matching gift?
A matching gift is when a person makes a donation to a nonprofit organization and their employer donates an equal or greater amount to the same group. A matching gift is a great way for a donor to double their contribution to the breast cancer movement.
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How do I know if a company will offer a matching gift for a donation?
The only way to know for sure is to ask the donor’s employer. The donor should check with the human resources department at their company. You can also check our list of potential matching gift companies here.
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How does a donor apply for a matching gift?
The matching gift process is unique to each company and the donor must check with his/her company to learn about their process, but in general there are two ways that companies process matching gift requests - via paper matching gift forms or an online matching gift database. Visit the Matching Gifts page for a general outline of the matching gifts process.
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What is the Matching Gift Checklist?
The Matching Gift Checklist is a document that must be attached to each matching gift form that is submitted. The Checklist will guide you through the steps necessary to complete the matching gift process. (Note: If you are sending several matching gift forms in one package, you may send one Matching Gift Checklist for all forms, but please include a receipt for each matching gift form and write the participant’s name, email address and Participant ID of each matching gift form. The Participant ID can be found on the participant's Individual Participant Donation Form.)
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The matching gift company has a list of nonprofit organizations to choose from; which name should I pick?
It is very important to choose the Komen Global Race for the Cure in order for the participant to receive credit for a matching gift. Please do not choose Susan G. Komen for the Cure or any other charity as the designated organization.The address listed on the company’s database for the Komen Global Race for the Cure should be:
Global Race for the Cure
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite #2640
Chicago, IL 60601
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Can a donor mail the matching gift form to the Komen Global Race for the Cure?
We recommend that the participant mails the matching gift form. This way, the participant will know exactly when it was mailed and can confirm that it was mailed to the correct address. If the matching gift company has an online matching gift process, the donor will be responsible for completing the matching gift process via the company’s database.
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How long will it take for the Komen Global Race for the Cure to process a matching gift form and mail it back to the matching gift company?
It can take 8-9 weeks for the Komen Global Race for the Cure to process the matching gift form. Once the matching gift form has been processed by the Komen Global Race for the Cure, it will be posted on the My Progress page of your Participant Center, under Donation History. The donation type will be listed as “offline unconfirmed.” At this point, the amount of the matching gift will count toward your fundraising total.
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How long will it take for the matching gift company to cut a check for the matching gift?
If the matching gift company approves the matching gift, the company will send a check for the matching gift according to their company guidelines. Please contact the matching gift company directly to find out how often matching gift checks are cut and mailed, as it varies for each company.
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What will happen if a matching gift is not approved by a matching gift company?
If a matching gift company does not approve a matching gift, the company will contact either the donor or the Komen Global Race for the Cure. If the Komen Global Race for the Cure is contacted, we will pass the information on to the participant.
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Where should I mail the matching gift form?Once the participant has made a copy of the matching gift form, it should be mailed along with the Matching Gift Checklist and the Komen Global Race for the Cure donation receipt to:
Global Race for the Cure
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2640
Chicago, IL 60601
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Will a matching gift count toward the participant’s fundraising total?
Yes. Once the matching gift form has been processed by the Komen Global Race for the Cure, it will be posted on the My Progress page of your Participant Center, under Donation History. The donation type will be listed as “offline unconfirmed.” At this point, the amount of the matching gift will count toward the participant’s fundraising total.
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