Pittsburgh Marathon

Team Up with the Mario Lemieux Foundation
for the 2011 Pittsburgh Marathon!

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

The Mario Lemieux Foundation is an official Charity Program Partner of the 2011 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.

Join "Team Lemieux" while participating in the 2011 Pittsburgh Marathon, Half Marathon or Five Person Relay on May 15, 2011 to help raise money for cancer and neonatal research and for Austin's Playroom Project, an initiative of the MLF which creates sibling playrooms in medical facilities.

By becoming a part of the MLF team, you will receive:

Mario Lemieux Foundation Gear: The more you raise, the more you will receive
Fundraising Ideas and Support: Including online fundraising pages on activegiving.com, sample letters/e-mails, and personal assistance throughout your fundraising efforts
A unique opportunity to raise funds for a great cause

5K - Fundraising Goals and Prizes:

Recently announced was the addition of the 5K for the 2011 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Members of “Team Lemieux” that have registered to participate in the 5K are asked to raise a minimum of $100. We ask that this goal is met by Friday, May 6th, 2011.

Raise $100 and receive:

Mario Lemieux Foundation T-shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation Hat

Marathon/Half Marathon/Five Person Relay - Fundraising Goals and Prizes:

Members of "Team Lemieux" that are participating in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon or Five Person Relay are asked to raise a minimum of $500.

We ask that this goal is met by Friday, April 1st, 2011.

To receive prizes, participants have the opportunity to continue raising additional funds up to a month after the marathon. All donations must be collected by Wednesday, June 15th, 2011.

Raise $500 and receive:

"Team Lemieux" Marathon Shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation T-shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation Hat

Raise $750 and receive:

"Team Lemieux" Marathon Shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation T-shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation Hat
Autographed Mario Lemieux Puck

Raise $1,500 and receive:

"Team Lemieux" Marathon Shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation T-shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation Hat
Autographed Mario Lemieux Hockey Stick

Raise $2,500 and receive:

"Team Lemieux" Marathon Shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation T-shirt
Mario Lemieux Foundation Hat
Autographed Mario Lemieux Jersey

REGISTER NOW!!

How to Register:

All those interested in participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon (full, half or relay team) must first register and make payment on the Pittsburgh Marathon website.

Once registered, return to this page and click this link, JOIN "TEAM LEMIEUX", to register for the Mario Lemieux Foundation Marathon Team

Finally, create your own personal fundraising page on Activegiving.com to start raising money for The Mario Lemieux Foundation!

SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT

How to Donate:

If you would like to make a donation on behalf of a member of the Mario Lemieux Foundation Marathon Team, all you have to do is click the following link, SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT, and you will be able to select the team member of your choice along with a donation amount.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please contact:

Erica Koelsch
Mario Lemieux Foundation
412-281-3466
ekoelsch@mlf66.org

Additional Information for "Team Lemieux" Members

Fundraising Material

Training

Depending on the number of participating runners, we will attempt to set up training programs and group runs so you can get to know the other participants that are representing the Mario Lemieux Foundation. Below are also links to local running clubs and seminars that will help you get prepared for the race.