Mid-America Chapter
Jennifer Harris, jharris@ccfa.org, 314-863-4747
1034 S. Brentwood, Suite 1510, St. Louis, MO 63117
Welcome to the Mid-America Chapter
The Mid-America Chapter’s first event is the ING Miami Half Marathon on January 25, 2009. Training and fundraising for the winter season will begin in October!
“We’re Going to Miami… Welcome to Miami!”
We are currently forming walk and run teams to begin training for the ING Miami Half Marathon which takes place January 25, 2009. Your 16 week training program starts in October. Join us in tropical Miami for what will be one of the best experiences of your life!
We will be holding Information Meetings in September where you can meet your coaches, future teammates and honorees; as well as hear more about this amazing program, ask questions and sign up for the team!
- Miami Recruitment Information Meetings:
Wednesday, September 3rd – 6:30 p.m.
Center of Clayton
Multipurpose Rooms A&B
50 Gay Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
Saturday, September 6th – 9:30 a.m.
The Alpine Shop
440 N. Kirkwood Rd.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Thursday, September 11th – 7:30 p.m.
Amini’s Home Rugs & Game Room
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Saturday, September 13th – 9:00 a.m.
St. Peters Rec-Plex
Room AB
St. Peters, MO 63376
Want to find out more about joining the team?
When you train with Team Challenge you will receive everything you need to cross the finish line. In return, you will raise funds to help the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation reach its mission: To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
When you join the team, you will receive:
- Professional coaching and training
- The opportunity to meet and exceed your athletic goals (an unbeatable offer with great personal rewards)
- A connection with an honored patient so you knkow who you're doing it all for
- All the tools and help you need to raise your funds - you'll even get your own free web page for fundraising support
Receive a t-shirt when you sign up for the challenge, plus a racing singlet for the half-marathon
A connection with a team of walkers and runners who have the same goals as you do and truly want to make a difference
When you reach your fundraising minimum, you will receive:
- Travel to exciting destinations such as Miami
- 3 night hotel accomodations at the event
- Pasta party the night before the race, so you and your friends can load up on the essential carbs
- Team Challenge victory celebration after the race with music, fun and friends
The Mid-America chapter is proud to introduce Team Challenge, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s new endurance training program. This exciting new fundraising program trains you to run or walk a half marathon while helping the foundation raise funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
To find out more about joining the team, please contact Jennifer Harris jharris@ccfa.org at the Mid-America Chapter for more information.
Need help? Contact us. teamchallenge@ccfa.org , or call us at
800-783-8006.
updated 8/4/08