You… Yes, YOU… can cross the LA Marathon Finish Line!
Join Team CATS: Embark on an amazing journey to raise funds and awareness to help Break
the Silence/Stop the Abuse for the 1,000 victims of sexual assault and abuse that Center
for Assault Treatment Services (CATS) serves each year! CATS compassionate services help
victims begin the recovery process and help law enforcement with the investigation process.
As a walker/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 & Walk/Jog/Run to “Break the Silence & Stop the
Abuse.”
CATS Official Training Program is provided and supported by Fleet Feet Sports Encino,
Brooks Sports and Body Dynamix. The training is held in the San Fernando Valley, and
is a coordinated effort designed to get you across the finish line. The cost for team
members is at the reduced fee of $100 ($240 value). To be eligible for this reduce fee,
you must complete a commitment form. (see #3).
How to Become a Team CATS Member
1. Attend an informational meeting. All meetings will be held
at 7pm.
• Wednesday, August 22 at Fleet Feet Sports
16545 Ventura Blvd, Encino
• Tuesday, August 28 at Los Toros Mexican Restaurant
21743 Devonshire St., Chatsworth
• Wednesday, September 5 at CATS
14531 Gault Street, Van Nuys
• Thursday, September 13 at Body Dynamix
18344 Oxnard St. #104, Tarzana
2. Make a commitment to raise a minimum of $500 to support Northridge
Hospital’s Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS), which provides 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. Complete a commitment form and fax it to (818) 994 2399 or scan the form
and email it to Priscilla.lomeli@dignityhealth.org.
2013 LA Marathon Commitment Form
4. Team Incentives:
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Raise $500 as a Team CATS member which entitles you to receive an official
Team CATS Training Shirt (Brooks Dry-fit), a team hat, the opportunity to join the 24 week
Fleet Feet Sports Training Program at the discounted rate of $100 (savings of $150), admission
to a Dodger Stadium suite on event morning, group fund-raising opportunities, fabulous
incentive prizes and more!
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Raise $1,000 (CATS reimburses the discounted $100 Fleet Feet Sports training fee
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Raise $1,500 or more and CATS also reimburses the $145 LA Marathon entry fee
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A Grand Prize Raffle will be held for everyone who has raised $1,500 or more.
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CATS will provide fundraising guidance and support, a training manual, monthly fundraising
incentive prizes and organized group fundraising events.
Join the Fastest Fundraisers Club and get your name printed on the back of the Team CATS
LA Marathon official t-shirt. Team members must raise $1,000 by November 30th.
Create a personal fundraising page at
www.crowdrise.com/teamcatslamarathon2013.
Invite your family, friends and co-workers to support you by making a donation
on your personalized fundraising page.
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. Body Dynamix offers strength training and pre-hab/injury
prevention. 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. 3/16, 8:00am - 5K Run/Walk
Sun. 3/17 7:24 am - LA Marathon
Los Angeles, CA Dodger Stadium
More information is available at the official
LA Marathon site.
2012-2013 Registration Fees:
$100 - Fleet Feet Sports La Marathon Training Program
$145 - LA Marathon Registration Fee. You must register online by January 31, 2013 using
the code provided to you by our staff.
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Purpose
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Incentive
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Deadline
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$1,000
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Your name as Fastest Fundraiser on back of t-shirt.
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11/30/12
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$500
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Completion of Team CATS minimum fundraising requirement.
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CATS Cap Official Team Shirt
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1/15/13
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$1,000
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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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3/31/13
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$1,500
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We will reimburse your $145 LA Marathon Registration fee.
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$145 fee reimbursed
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3/31/13
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The 2012-2013 Fleet Feet Sports/Brooks Sports’ goal is to ensure that you cross
that finish line on March 17, 2013.
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!!
For more information, contact Priscilla Lomeli at 818 785-3489.
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