Date: August 12, 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies, CO
Join the Challenged Athletes Foundation for a coveted guaranteed entry to the 2017 Leadville Trail MTB 100.
Fundraising Rules and Regulations
Registrants agree to raise or contribute a total of $5,000 by June 1, 2017 to participate as a charity athlete with Team CAF at the 2017 Leadville Trail MTB 100.
If the athlete is not able to compete, withdrawal requests must be received in writing via e-mail to jennifer@challengedathletes.org. Without exception, all requests must be received on or before June 1, 2017 to be released out of $5,000 fundraising commitment. All money raised up to that point is non-refundable. Transfers or deferments of entry are NOT permitted.
If an athlete is injured during training after June 1, 2017, he or she is still responsible for raising or providing the $5,000 minimum, regardless if able to compete. Additionally, if any portion of race and/or the entire event is canceled for any reason beyond the control of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, the athlete is still required to raise $5,000 by June 1, 2017.
Challenged Athletes Foundation
9591 Waples St.
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858.866.0959 | Fax: 858.866.0958
www.challengedathletes.org
501c3 Tax ID #33-0739596
FUNDRAISING RULES
1. A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to register as an individual. You must provide your credit card information as a guarantee. The full entry fee of $5,000 /individual is due by June 1, 2017.
2. Your credit card will be charged for the remaining entry fee balance if not received by June 1, 2017.
3. Please mail your fundraising donations (checks/offline credit card donations) to the Deni + Jeff Jacobs Challenged Athletes Center as you receive them. Please make checks payable to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Be sure to clearly mark your name on the donations/checks you send in and we will track your progress.
4. Donated product does not count towards your fundraising goal unless the CAF was going to purchase that product anyway. Fundraising credit would be for the price CAF was going to pay. Prior approval must be received from the CAF Sr. Director of Business Development.
5. If you want to sell sponsorship as part of your fundraising strategy, you must notify the CAF Sr. Director of Business Development, Nancy Reynolds. She can provide you with Sponsorship packages, which you can present to potential sponsors. She will also let you know if another participant is pursuing the same company. The first person to bring in the sponsor will receive fundraising credit.
6. You may pursue grant-writing on behalf of CAF. You must send in the complete written proposal to Nancy Reynolds, CAF's Director of Development for approval and signature. We reserve the right to deny submission if it is not written according to CAF's guidelines. Contact nancy@challengedathletes.org or 858-210-3516.
7. All corporate matching funds must be in our office no later than Dec 1, 2017. We will accept a written letter from your company stating the exact amount that will be distributed and the date it will be sent. All checks must be in to the CAF office no later than Dec 1, 2017 in order to count for your 2017 fundraising.
INCENTIVE PRIZE RULES
1. To qualify for fundraising prizes you must participate in Leadville Trail 100 MTB
2. All fundraising dollars must be in by 5:00 pm. Pacific Time on Dec. 1, 2017 in order to be eligible for fundraising prizes.
3. Fundraising dollars towards prizes are over and above your entry fee.
4. You can only choose one incentive prize. Prizes are not cumulative.
5. If your incentive prize is valued $600 or greater, you will be required to fill out IRS Form W-9 before receiving your gift.
6. Winners may substitute a prize from a lower level.
7. CAF reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.
Challenged Athletes Foundation
9591 Waples St.
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858.866.0959 | Fax: 858.866.0958
www.challengedathletes.org
501c3 Tax ID #33-0739596
