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A PROUD CHARITY PARTNER OF THE
33rd ANNUAL MARINE CORPS MARATHON
Sunday, October 26, 2008
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Help the NOVA Foundation Raise Money to Benefit VA Nurses and America's Veterans!
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Are you interested in running in the 33rd Annual Marine Corps Marathon and want to help VA nurses and America's veterans? Join the NOVA Foundation Team and help make history!
Every year nearly 40,000 VA nurses care for over 5 million of our nation's veterans. The NOVA (Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs) Foundation helps ensure these heroes receive the best care possible by providing nursing scholarships, research grants and educational programs to VA nurses across the nation. Again this year, the NOVA Foundation is honored to be the first and only professional nursing organization ever chosen to participate in the Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partnership Program. With over 30,000 runners, the Marine Corps Marathon is the 4th largest U.S. marathon, and the 8th largest in the world.
The NOVA Foundation is recruiting runners to join our Team for the Marine Corps Marathon and 10K Race, as well as volunteers to help us support our Team. We will provide support, fundraising and training tips and a website forum for runners and volunteers to share experiences, information and motivation. We invite all to join us - nurses, veterans, family, friends and those who just love to run and would like to support the NOVA Foundation. Veterans with disabilities who want to participate in the wheelchair and hand cycle category for the Marathon are also welcome.
Remember, you don't have to be an athlete to participate, and virtually anyone can participate in the 10K by walking, if they like!
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Registration with the NOVA Foundation for the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon and 10K is now open!
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Although there is no minimum fundraising requirement to participate in the Marathon or 10K, we do ask that each of our participants set a personal goal to raise at least $500. Proceeds will go towards providing scholarships and research grants to these dedicated professionals.
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Here's what NOVA Team members will receive:
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When you register:
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- Tips on training and fundraising
- Informational brochure on the NOVA Foundation to share with donors
- Information on the many weekend activities associated with the Marine Corps Marathon
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Hotel Reservations Information:
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The NOVA Foundation has reserved a block of rooms for team members and volunteers at the Holiday Inn Arlington, 4610 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 from Friday, October 24 to Monday, October 27, 2009. Reservations must be made by September 24, 2008, referencing "NOVA" to receive the special NOVA Foundation discounted rate of $139 per night.
**For those who have participated with our team in the past, please note that this is a different hotel -- and we have NOT reserved a room block at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn as in previous years.
Discounted rates apply to October 24, 25, and 26 ONLY. If you wish to extend your stay outside of the dates shown above, you will need to book a separate reservation. For reservations, please contact the Holiday Inn Arlington at 703-243-9800.
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NOVA Foundation Reception:
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The NOVA Foundation will be hosting a welcome reception for all participants on Saturday, October 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Ballston Room of the Holiday Inn Arlington. This will be a great opportunity to meet and greet other NOVA Foundation team members! We hope you will join us for the reception, even if you will not be staying at the hotel.
Food and beverage will be provided, and this will also be your final chance to turn in those last-minute donations to be counted toward your fundraising totals for awards purposes. Our top fundraisers will be recognized at this event as well, and it is a great way to get excited for the race the following day.
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From now until Race Day:
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- Monthly emails with useful information
- Access to an exclusive website for NOVA Team runners and volunteers
- Motivation and training tips from veteran marathon runners
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On Race Day:
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- A race number for the Marine Corps Marathon
- A NOVA Team hospitality tent to meet Team members, volunteers and supporters
- NOVA families, friends and over 100,000 spectators to cheer for you and recognize your success!
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Your participation gives you the opportunity to raise funds for a great cause, promote fitness for yourself, serve as an example for others, make new friends and have lots of fun!
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Join the NOVA Foundation Team as a runner, volunteer to help, or sponsor a colleague, friend or family member and help raise funds for the NOVA Foundation.
For more information, contact Luke Zorich at lzorich@vanurse.org or call 202-296-0888.
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No Federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied
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For more details on the
Marine Corps Marathon,
visit:
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