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Waikato Breast Cancer Trust Pink Walk & Pink Challenge | |
Sunday 30th October 2011, Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
Final online registrations closing soon -
the Pink Challenge online cut off is Thursday 27th October at 5pm and
the Pink Walk closes Friday 28th October at 5pm. Any registrations after
this point can be made in person either at Braemar Hospital Reception
on Saturday 29th October between 10am -3pm (bids and timing chips can
also be collected in advance here) or on event day between 9.30
-10.30am.
The Waikato Breast Cancer Trust has been associated with the Hamilton Pink Walk for the last 5 years and been the proud recipients of funds raised.
This year the WBCT have become the proud owners of the walk and have brought in some key people to help us grow the event to help raise much needed funds for our breast cancer research programme.
So......what's different?
The Pink Walk is essentially the same as in previous years, except now we have 2 registration fees (see below). We have some totally awesome spot prizes to give away so it is well worth the additional fee to be in with a chance to win something!
The event will also be held at the weekend for the first time. This year the event takes place on Sunday 30th October, gates open 9:00am and events start at 11:00am.
We have promotional and merchandise tents, including a Kids Place with bouncy castle (gold coin donation) and face painting. We also have a tent for new mums who need to change/feed their babies. We have our resident Sausage Sizzle (gold coin donation) and free fruit and water to give away on the day. Why not come along, bring friends and family and have a picnic - hopefully the weather will come with you! And of course - don't forget to get dressed up in your fabulous pink outfits. We will have special prizes for best dressed bra (must be worn) and best dressed outfit. We may even have a little something for the best dressed dog!!
Introducing the Pink Challenge!
For the first time not only can you walk around the lake but runners can take part officially now too!
We would like to introduce the 'Pink Challenge' which is a surveyed 5km walk/run or race which takes place at the same time as the Pink Walk.
All entrants in the Pink Challenge will be supplied with a race bib and timing chip to record their time. You can collect your timing chip/bib from Braemar Hospital on Saturday 29th October between 10:00am - 3:00pm or on event day between 9:30 - 10:30am.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female across the finish line! Presentation of medals will take place between approx. 12.30pm - 1pm.
Feeling competitive? Why not enter a team?
Every team entered has a chance of winning the coveted 'Pink Challenge Cup', a stunning silver cup, donated by Direct Group Ltd and engraved with the winning team name. The winners of the cup will be the team with the 1st three fastest times.
Presentation to the winning team will be after the medal presentation. You get to keep the cup for 1 year and then return it to us......this then gives you a reason to come back next year to defend your title!
Fees
Pink Walk $5.00 (no entry to major spot prize draw)
$10.00 (with entry to major spot prize draw)
Pink Challenge $20.00 (includes timing chip/bib and entry to major spot prize draw)
Registrations
We have made it so easy for you to register. Select the Pink Walk or the Pink Challenge tab and get ready to have fun. Everything you need to know about the event will be emailed to you once you have registered. This email confirmation will include a bib number (Pink Challenge only), start times, parking etc, so keep a hold of it and bring it with you on the day.
Can't pay online?
If you don't have access to a credit card, then we have 2 manual registration areas set up to make it easy for you to pay by cash/cheque. Waikato/BOP Cancer Society, Cnr Beale & Grey Streets and Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Street, Nawton will be happy to help you register for the event. You will receive a Pink Walk sticker as a receipt of payment.
You can also download a copy of our Registration form here. Fill it out and send it back to us at the address on the form along with payment.
Late Registrations.
Because we are growing the event this year we have introduced a late registration fee of $25. Registrations close on Friday 21st October (1 week prior to event). After this date you can still register on line and on event day but you will be charged the late registration fee.
To avoid this please make sure you register for the event before 21st October. Any registrations after this date will incur the late registration fee.
You can also late register at Braemar Hospital on Saturday 29th October between 10:00am - 3:00pm or between 9:30am-10:30am on event day but again will be subject to the late registration fee.
Did you know we have a Facebook page?
Click on the Facebook tab above and 'like' us on Facebook and the first 200 people automatically go in the draw to win an Ipad 2 courtesy of Schick Construction. It's as simple as that! Keep an eye on our Facebook page as we will update it every week with new information and new spot prizes.
Spot Prizes
Our sponsors have really got behind us this year and offered some fantastic spot prizes to give away on the day.
Here is a sneak preview of what you could win!
42" Flat Screen TV - courtesy of Harvey Norman
Hire of a Mercedes Benz car for the weekend - courtesy of Ingham Prestige
Queen Mattress & Base - courtesy of Forlongs Furniture
Tablet (similar to IPAD, but even better!) - courtesy of GEN-I
and many, many more, but you have to register to be in with a chance of winning!
SPONSORS
Braemar Hospital goes GOLD for Pink Walk
Braemar has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Pink Walk for many years. This year they became the first GOLD Sponsor of the event.
Last year they had a bigger contingent of staff, family and friends than any other group on the walk - over 100 people! At past events their staff have designed their own pink tshirts and printed balloons. Some went even further and complimented their tshirts with pink bras, tutus, feather boas, sequins, wigs and face paint!
Braemar are delighted to have formalised their contribution to this magnificent Hamilton event and look forward to participating for many years to come.
THANK YOU BRAEMAR HOSPITAL
We have many wonderful sponsors who have helped us this year with our event. They have donated time, goods and services and spot prizes and we are extremely grateful for this.
Without these wonderful companies this event would not take place. We encourage you to support these businesses when you can.
A few special Thank You's.
Classic Hits FM
for their wonderful sponsorship of our radio advertising during the month of October.
Hamilton Hawks Running Club
for donating the use of their timing system so all entrants in the Pink Challenge can be timed.
Fusion Print
donated all their time to design our new logo's and all our promotional material for this event.
Marketing Stem
donated all their time to design and maintain our new Facebook page
Behind the Scenes!
This event could not be organised by 1 person. We have a fantastic team of people who all donate their time and energy into making it a success - many thanks to our Executive Group and our Organising Committee for all their help.
So what are you waiting for?
Register today and help us make a difference!
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