W.A.R.
(WALK AND RIDE) AGAINST HUNGER
On Saturday, April 26, 2008, UPMC Health Plan & Rainbow Kitchen Community Services will host the fourth annual W.A.R (Walk and Ride) Against Hunger. The W.A.R. Against Hunger, which is Rainbow Kitchen’s major annual fundraising event, is a walk/bicycle ride along the South Side Trail. Our goal is to raise money in support of our efforts to eliminate hunger in our community, while also raising participants’ awareness of the benefits of incorporating health and wellness practices into their daily routine. The event will include a Health & Wellness Expo, offering free health and wellness screenings and information.
UPMC
HEALTH PLAN MATCHING CHALLENGE
We are very pleased to announce that UPMC Health Plan will provide a 20% match for all funds raised in support of the 2008 W.A.R. Against Hunger! Even if you are unable to participate on the day of the event, you can still contribute towards the UPMC Health Plan Matching Challenge. Here are some other ways you can help to support the W.A.R. Against Hunger:
· Make a donation through our registration site W.A.R. Against Hunger Online Registration
· Click on the Donate Now button above (You must note W.A.R. Against Hunger in the “purpose” field to designate your contribution for the Matching Challenge)
· Purchase an ad or single line greeting in our event program book Event Book Order Form
· Sponsorship opportunities are also available, beginning at $500 for a Mile Marker Sponsorship. Please call Donna Little at 412-464-1892 for information on sponsorship levels and benefits.
Please help meet the UPMC Health Plan Matching Challenge
and
join us in the W.A.R. Against Hunger!
REGISTRATION
A registration fee of $15 for adults or $10 for youth (age 18 and under) is requested of all participants. Please note that children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
·
Online registration W.A.R.
Against Hunger Online Registration
·
Mail-in registration
W.A.R.
Against Hunger Mail-In Registration Form
·
You can also register
in person on the day of the event
UPMC
Health Plan will provide a 20% match for all contributions,
including
registration fees!
LOGISTICS
The
event will begin in the IBEW Local Union # 5 parking lot, located at
EVENT
SCHEDULE
Registration
Begins
9:00 am
Health
& Wellness Expo Begins
9:30 am
Departure
10:00 am
Prize
Drawing
1:00 pm
PLEDGES
& PRIZES
Participants
are encouraged to raise pledge contributions in support of Rainbow
Kitchen’s mission. All pledge contributions collected are
due upon registration on the day of the event. All
participants will receive a free W.A.R.
Against Hunger t-shirt and one ticket for the prize
drawing. Additional tickets will
be awarded based on the total amount of pledge money turned in at, or in advance
of, event registration. (One additional prize drawing ticket for each $25 in
pledge contributions received.) Prizes
include hotel getaways, gift baskets, gift certificates for restaurants, goods,
and services … and more! You will
receive a form for recording your pledge contributions, along with your
registration acknowledgement. Or
download the W.A.R.
Against Hunger Pledge Contribution Form
Remember
to tell your pledge contributors about the
UPMC
Health Plan Matching Challenge!
If
you need additional information
about the W.A.R. Against Hunger, please call Rainbow Kitchen Community Services
at 412-464-1892. We hope to see you on April 26th!