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2010 “Creating A Legacy” Marathon

Saturday, October 2^nd, 2010

Run, Walk, Bike

Fun Activities, Incentives & Prizes!

When: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 9am-Noon (Rain or Shine!)

Where: Behind Legacy Christian Academy Campus

How: Collect pledges and run, bike or walk on October 2^nd.  Can’t join us, collect pledges and run, bike, walk at location convenient for you!  Turn in your pledges by Tuesday, October, 19^th to qualify for the fabulous incentive packages listed below.  We’ll continue to collect money until October 30^th.  To collect pledges print the LCA Marathon Pledge form.  To get marathon donation ideas on how to collect pledges from family and friends download - 60 Donations in 6 Minutes.

Goals: Raise $30,000, which will go towards LCA Athletics and Technology; 100% Participation (in order to meet our school’s goal, we pray for 100% participation from students and families.  Students (one child at LCA) please raise $100+; families (2+ children at LCA) please raise $125+.)

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers are valuable and necessary to make this Marathon a success.  There are many areas we need help! Print the Volunteer Form, complete and return it to the school office by September 17, 2010, or email Julie Sharp at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Marathon Schedule, October 2nd:

8:45 – 9:15am-- Registration in Sports Center If walking, register to win a relaxing wagon ride from PE Pro, Mrs. Fregeau.

9:15 – 9:30am-- Marathon Warm-Up, Prayer & School Photo (Wear Marathon or LCA apparel – see below)

9:30 – 11:30am-- Walk, Bike or Run!  Instructions will be announced.

10:30 – 11:30am--“Creating a Legacy Lunch Celebration” in the cafeteria Sponsored by
Jimmy Johns in Ramsey; coffee courtesy of Dunn Bros Coffee in Andover.

10:30am – Noon--NEW THIS YEAR … Stick around after walking, running, or biking and have some

family fun in the Sports Center Gym with a 4 Way Pull (climb atop 4 pedestals and grab

on to a 4 way rope – see who is left standing).  Check it out at www.gameworld17.com

Spin the Legacy Prize Wheel for a chance to win MN Wild & MN Vikings tickets!

Legacy Marathon Incentives:

• Individual Incentive Packages: The top 10 students who bring in the most money will be recognized at our “Creating a Legacy” Celebration Day on Friday, October 29^th, 1-2pm (all invited), photo on the front page of the Legacy website, photo in the local paper and the top 10 will receive a special one-of-a-kind Legacy gift filled with student perks for the month of December (i.e., certificates for free ice cream and more, tardy pass, late assignment pass, you get the picture X) and a brand new, first of it’s kind, Legacy sweatshirt.
• Elementary Incentive Packages: Teachers and students, spread the word in your classroom!  The grade with the highest dollar amount in pledges chooses their own party from the list posted at LCA; the remaining classes will get to choose their party after the first place class; and preschool will get an ice cream treat if they meet their goal.
• Secondary Incentives: Give 100% participation and the class with the highest percentage of students who participated per homeroom will receive a popcorn party in their homeroom in December (must have a minimum of 50% participation in pledges); and will be able to wear hats and sweatpants on the “Creating the Legacy” Celebration on October 29^th.

New 2010 Legacy Marathon T-Shirt: We will also have a Legacy Christian Academy 2010 Marathon T-Shirt for sale.  Look for information in mid-September that we’ll be sending home with the students (t-shirts can be purchased for the entire family).  Those stu

dents that purchase a Marathon t-shirt will be invited to wear their t-shirt to school on Friday, October 1^st and at the Marathon on October 2^nd.  A great photo moment for our first Legacy Christian Academy Marathon!  We’ll also be selling the Marathon t-shirts at the Marathon along with brand new Legacy Christian Academy Spirit Wear!

Questions: If you have any questions regarding this year’s Marathon (i.e., volunteering

, donating, pledges, etc.), please do not hesitate to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Additional Helpful Information for Saturday, October 2^nd:

• Parking Volunteers – please park in the south lot on the school side.
• Marathon Participants - please park in the lots on the church side.
• Registration – Register your family in the Sport Center Lobby.  A map of each route will be provided.
• Pledges/Money – You may bring your pledge forms and money on Saturday, October 2^nd.  However, October 19^th is the deadline to turn in all pledge forms and money to qualify for prizes/incentives.
• Tracking Pledges/Money – If you have more than one child at LCA, your pledge/money will be split evenly amongst your children, unless specified otherwise.  Keep this in mind for incentives noted above. 
• ONLY IF IT RAINS – Rain Plan – LCA warm-up, prayer and school photo will take place in the Sports Center Gym.  Lunch will be available in Gym B (lower level).  There will be the option to walk in the Sports Center Gym starting at 9:30am. 

Pray for this event and that we reach our $30,000 Goal!  Thanks for your support and we’ll see you on Saturday, October 2^nd, 9am!

Save the Date:

“Creating the Legacy” Celebration Day, Friday, October 29^th, 1-2pm at LCA Sports Center Gym.  Everyone is invited to attend!