You… yes, YOU… can run the LA Marathon!
Join Team CATS: Break the Silence/Stop the Abuse on an amazing journey to raise funds for our Center for
Assault Treatment Services (CATS), which provides 1,000 sexual assault and abuse victims each year with
the services they need to begin the recovery process and helps law enforcement with the investigation
process. As a runner you will learn what you are truly capable of, and at the same time provide vital
support to victims on their road to recovery!
Become a Team CATS Member & run to “Break the Silence & Stop the
Abuse.”
CATS Official Training Program to get you across the finish line provided and supported by Fleet
Feet Sports, Encino and Brooks Sports and held in the San Fernando Valley
How to Become a Team CATS Member
1. Attend an informational meeting.
• Thursday, July 21 at Fleet Feet Sports Encino
• Wednesday, August 17 at Los Toros Mexican Restaurant, Chatsworth
• Tuesday, August 23 at Northridge Hospital, Northridge
2. Make a commitment to raise funds to support Northridge Hospital’s Center for
Assault Treatment Services (CATS), which provides 1,000 victims of sexual abuse and
assault with the services they need to begin the recovery process and assists law
enforcement with the investigation process to protect victims from
further harm.
3. Sign up as a Team CATS member which entitles you to join our official training program
at the discounted rate of $100 for a 24 week training program.
4. Invite your family, friends and co-workers to support you by making a donation on your
personalized fundraising page through
www.crowdrise.com.
• Suggested minimum to receive all team incentives is $1,250
(CATS pays for training, LA Marathon entry fee, provides CATS embroidered cap
and training t-shirt)
• Raise $750 (CATS pays for training, provides cap and t-shirt.
• Raise the required $500 minimum to become an official team member
and receive a CATS cap.
5. Choose a training program. Fleet Feet Sports/Brooks Sports is the official CATS LA
Marathon training program. Its 24 week training program begins on Tuesday, October 4 at
Lake Balboa Park. The training consists of optional Tuesday night short runs, Thursday
night Yoga and Saturday long runs. You can sign up for Team CATS and the Fleet Feet Sports
LA Marathon Training Program at our orientation meetings or call CATS at
818-785-3489. To sign up for the LA Marathon training conducted by Fleet Feet Sports,
please visit
www.signmeup.com.
Race Weekend Schedule:
Sat. 3/17, 8:00am - 5K Run/Walk
Sun. 3/18 7:24 am - LA Marathon
Los Angeles, CA Dodger Stadium
More information is available at the official
LA Marathon site.
2012 Registration Fees:
$100 - Fleet Feet Sports La Marathon Training Program
$145 - LA Marathon Registration Fee
Fundraising
Requirement
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Purpose
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Incentive
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Deadline
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$500
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Required to remain on Team CATS and to continue participating in the training at the $100 discounted rate
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CATS Cap
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11/30/11
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$750
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Entitles you to a rebate for the cost of the Fleet Feet Sports Training Program
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$100 rebate
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12/31/11
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$1,250
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We will pay for your $145 LA Marathon Registration fee
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$145 fee paid
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1/13/12
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The 2011-2012 Fleet Feet Sports/Brooks Sports’ goal is to ensure that you cross that finish line
on March 18, 2012.
The Fleet Feet /Brooks Training Program Includess:
• 24 weeks of training
• 3 trainings per week: Tuesday short runs, Thursday Yoga, Saturday long runs
•Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced runners/walkers are welcome
•Running, Run/Walk and Walking Pace Groups established
•Training day water stations and sports drink replacement fluid
•Gait analysis and personal performance evaluation
•Shoe fitting
•Sports bra fitting
•Specialized form and technique instruction
•Informational sessions with experts
•And much much more!!
CATS will provide fundraising guidance and support, a training manual, monthly fundraising
incentive prizes, and a grand prize raffle.
For more information, contact Priscilla Lomeli at 818 785-3489.
LA Marathon Training & Fundraising manual
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