We know that Run for the Son is a huge part of each student’s fundraising for the 2020 International Mission Trip, so if you’re a student or a parent, here’s a quick recap of what you need to know.
All of this information can be found in the UK2020 Student & Parent Mission Trip Guide on pages 9-13. If you don’t have a copy you can pick one up at the Radiate Welcome Desk or you can download it here: UK2020 Guide
Checklist:
Every student is required to complete BOTH of the following:
- REGISTER yourself as a runner or phantom runner (Click here to sign up: Register Now)
- FIND at least 9 additional runners to sign up and SPONSOR you
Every student must complete ONLY ONE of the following:
- WORK Race Day
- SET UP for the Race
- PARTICIPATE in 3 Office Hours
How do you sign up to volunteer for the Race? Email Mary Ann Gregson, our Volunteer Coordinator at gregson6@gmail.com
Important Note:
The more people that participate as a runner or as a phantom runner in the race, the better the net proceeds for the race, which helps everybody going on the trip. If you can get more than the minimum required amount of sponsors – GO FOR IT!
How else can you help? Share it on social media!!! You can share posts from the Run for the Son Facebook Page or from Radiate’s Facebook page!
How Many People Have Sponsored YOU?
We know this is your burning question and we’ve got a couple of ways for you to track that.
Please note: It is your responsibility as the student fundraising to keep up with this information. This year, we want to make this info accessible to you so that you can keep up with this information.
A. GOOGLE DOC: this will show how many people have signed up to sponsor you, and whether our records show you have sponsored yourself: The List. It does not show who has sponsored you. It will be updated from now until two weeks after the race.
B. PAPER SPONSOR LIST: on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights at the RADIATE Welcome Desk, you can see a list of the names of people that have signed up to sponsor you.
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!
Run for the Son Requirements Explained:
Who are my 9 additional runners?
Your runners will sponsor you by writing in your name under “Student I am sponsoring” on their registration form. They can participate in the race or do what is called the “Phantom Runner” option. Sponsorship is not applicable with $15 registration, only $25 or above. Try your best to get sponsors from outside the church.
If you work Race Day…
Make sure you’re signed up! Pease sign up for this on the list at the Radiate Welcome Desk or email Mary Ann Gregson. You will receive an email from Mary Ann (our Volunteer Coordinator) for your report time. When you arrive on race day, sign in at the student volunteer table to receive your assignment. You will receive a completion receipt when the race is over, we have cleaned up, and Katie has dismissed you. Please dress warm, because you may be outside! Want to run the race? You can run AND volunteer for Saturday morning. Please let Mary Ann Gregson know so she can give you an assignment that works.
If you want to set up the race…
You MUST sign up for this, and space is limited. This is reserved for those that cannot work Saturday. Plan to be in the front lobby of the church at 7:00 PM the night before the race.
If you plan to participate in office hours…
This must be because you have a legitimate reason that you cannot work Friday or Saturday. You will need to schedule your hours with Katie Meriwether (kmeriwether@burnthickory.com) NO later than February 13th.
Any suggestions for help getting those last few sponsors?
Students may also work at the Run for the Son table in one of the lobbies on Sundays or coordinate going to an adult LifeGroup. There is a SignUp Genius set up at http://bit.ly/lobby-signup. The last Sunday to do this is January 19th, spaces are limited.
Have other questions? Email Maria Thomas (mthomas@burnthickory.com) and she will help you find your answer.