Suit up with the “Home Team” as Team McGraw heads back to the mound where history was made for the Philadelphia Distance Run on September 20, 2009!
This year marks the thirty-second running of this celebrated race through the streets of Philadelphia, and Team McGraw is proud to participate in honor of Tug McGraw, the legendary pitcher that cemented his heroic status with Philadelphians as we threw the winning pitch to win the 1980 World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Funds raised benefit the Tug McGraw Foundation and their mission to support quality of life brain tumor research.
All Members of Team McGraw/Philadelphia 2009 Receive:
• Professional training program and expert coaching
• Official “Team McGraw” apparel
• 1 Complimentary ticket to "Carb Out" Team McGraw Pasta Dinner
• Personalized webpage and downloadable tools for fundraising
• Fundraising Incentives
Sign up today using our ONLINE APPLICATION and select "ING Philadelphia Distance Run."
(CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO TEAM McGRAW.)
Fundraising Obligation
Athletes who run as part of Team McGraw are required to raise a minimum of $300 in support of the Tug McGraw Foundation’s mission. In addition, athletes are asked for a $35 credit card donation to be reflected in their fundraising to secure their space and show their commitment to Team McGraw. Please note that an additional registration and waiver form are required by the ING Philadelphia Distance Run and can be found at
http://philadelphia.competitor.com/register/.
For more information, email us at marathon@tugmcgraw.org.
Team McGraw Warm-Up Party
Team McGraw’s “Bowling for Brains” Warm-Up Party for the ING Philadelphia Distance Run 2009 will be a fun-filled evening to cheer on Team McGraw runners and raise funds to improve the quality of life of children and adults diagnosed with a brain tumor through the Tug McGraw Foundation.
The evening will include bowling an incredible silent auction, a “Carb Out” Pasta and Potato Bar, and other entertainment.
Don’t miss this exciting event! Space is limited.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Where: North Bowl Lounge ‘n’ Lanes
Click here to PURCHASE TICKETS for this event through our online store and find additional information; you may also email event coordinator Genvieve Goldstein at genvieve@tugmcgraw.org with any questions regarding this event. |