Run PINK in the Fight Against Breast Cancer!
Registration for the Chicago Marathon has closed, but we still have some spots left on the Pink Streak Team! Send an email to pinkstreak@y-me.org to get find out more and get registered!
The Team
Pink Streak is the Y-ME Illinois Bank of America Chicago Marathon team, but Pink Streak is more than a team, it’s a movement, a movement in the fight against breast cancer. Members of Pink Streak are phenomenally dedicated and inspirational. Not only have they committed to running, but they have chosen to do so for a cause.
Y-ME Illinois considers our Pink Streak members invaluable. What they do means so much for, us and for all those touched by breast cancer. With the money they raise, Y-ME Illinois continues to serve the community with our many vital programs and services.
Because our Pink Streak members do so much for us, we do what we can for them. Membership in 2008 Pink Streak includes:
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Lifelong satisfaction in saying you completed one of the most popular marathons in the world
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Pride in knowing that your fundraising efforts help Y-ME Illinois help those who simply cannot wait for a cure
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Expert marathon training and ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP from CARA*, Chicago Area Runners’ Association, with specific programs for the first-time marathoner and for veterans
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Use of the Y-ME Illinois tent at Charity Village on marathon day, including free post-race massage. Your friends and family can join you at the tent after the race too!
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A Pink Streak singlet and goodie bag
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Pink Streak Kick-Off Party
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Participation in special team events from fun runs to socials to educational workshops
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A pre-race carbo-loading dinner extraordinaire
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Emotional & psychological support from fellow teammates
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Informational packet detailing the fundraising program and professional assistance on achieving your fundraising goals, including regular progress reports
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Ability to create your own personal marathon fundraising webpage through Y-ME Illinois
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Free entry into Streak Chicago Pink, an event to honor our runners
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Run as a team in the Chicago Distance Classic
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Discounts and incentives from our wonderful sponsors!
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Ability to create your own personal marathon fundraising website using www.active.com
*Y-ME Illinois will not reimburse CARA training if you previously registered before becoming a Pink Streak member
In return, we ask that our Pink Streak members commit to the following:
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All Pink Streak team members must already be registered for the specific race
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Raise a minimum of $850 for the Illinois Affiliate of the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
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Be willing to commit to weeks of training, sweat, and inspiration towards achieving your personal goals associated with completing the marathon
For more information, please contact Kate Lacio at 312-364-9071
A few of the Pink Streak runners take a break for a
picture at the 2006 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
Cardinal Fitness Partners with Y-ME Illinois for Third Consecutive Year
Chicago, IL (March 21, 2008) – Cardinal Fitness announced today that they will partner with Y-ME Illinois again this year in support of breast cancer awareness and fundraising. In years past, Cardinal Fitness has helped raise a total of over $9,000 dollars in donations and contributions for Y-ME Illinois. Cardinal Fitness is honored to assist Y-ME in its mission to make sure no one faces breast cancer alone.
Cardinal Fitness is pleased to continue supporting the recruitment and training efforts of Pink Streak, Y-ME’s Marathon Running Team. Cardinal Fitness will help recruit runners through in-club advertising and promotions. Cardinal Fitness will be speaking at upcoming Y-ME recruitment events at Argo Tea in Chicago to discuss strategies for successful Marathon training. This year Cardinal Fitness plans to help Pink Streakers with Marathon training by offering Fun-Runs throughout the Chicagoland area. The Fun-Runs will be held at select Cardinal Fitness locations around the Chicagoland Area. These Fun-Runs are aimed at helping runners prepare for the Chicago Marathon and provide opportunities for Pink Streak to train as a team. Fun Runs will be announced as they are confirmed. For more information about Y-ME Illinois and Pink Streak, visit www.y-me.org/illinois.
About Cardinal Fitness
Cardinal Fitness is committed to promoting health and fitness in its local communities. As one of the fastest growing health clubs in the Midwest, Cardinal Fitness has over forty locations in three states. Cardinal Fitness is known for its affordable memberships, state-of-the-art equipment, and variety of amenities, including a supervised kids’ playroom at most locations for kids 6 months to 12 years old. Each location features personal training, free equipment instruction, cardio and strength equipment, free weights, kids room, and tanning (where available). Cardinal Fitness provides all of these amenities for a membership that starts at only $19.95 per month! Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contracts. Plus, members can work out at any Cardinal Fitness location by showing their membership card. Stop by one of your local Cardinal Fitness locations and receive a personalized tour today! For more information and a complete club listing, visit www.cardinalfitness.com.
E-mail pinkstreak@y-me.org for more information.
Meet our 2008 Pink Streak Team
Allison Alonzo
Zenaida Arroyo (Alumni)
Brian Berman (Alumni)
Andrea Caron
Whitney Chada
Sara Cohen (Director of Development)
Griselda Corral
Sarah Czuprenski
Courtney Davis
Caitlin Doherty
Kelly Doherty
Anabell Garcia
Annie Gloyn
Megan Granholm
Jason Grinter
Steve Haschke (Alumni)
Lisa Hayden (Alumni)
Kristen Kuehn (Associate Board Member)
Laurie Locke (Alumni)
Becca Niziolek
Rheanna Paladino
Maria Pandolfo (Alumni)
Neco Patlan
Anthony Scarsella
Sarah Teddy
Shannon Burrows
Jessica Centeno
Jennifer Cizner
Nicole Dingley
Michael O’Neil
Carmen Ortiz
Angela Rizzo
Stephanie Tebbe
Natalie Wilson (Associate Board Member)
You too can be a part of this distinguished list! To get started, send an email to pinkstreak@y-me.org.
2008 Pink Streak Sponsors
