It Just Keeps Getting Better

This year, TBBCF Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut continues the option for a quarter marathon and half marathon in addition to the signature 26.2-mile marathon. Starting at Saybrook Point and ending at Camp Harkness in Waterford, the walk will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010.

The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation strives to improve the Walk Across Southeastern CT by listening to participants and evaluating the success of the event. Our goal is to provide variety to continue to increase participation in the walk and ultimately raise more funds for research.

2010 Walk Across Southeastern CT Options

• A quarter marathon (6.55 miles) with each participant raising a minimum of $200 each.

• A half marathon (13.1 miles) with each participant raising a minimum of $250 each.

• A marathon (26.2 miles) with each participant raising a minimum of $500 each.

Every penny raised by Walk Across Southeastern CT participants is directed to TBBCF and breast cancer research. Plus, as a participant you are provided with resources to help you succeed including training schedules, organized volunteer-led group walks, walker orientations, and fundraising support. Not only will you get fit or stay fit but you will unify for a common cause and purpose. Walking can make a difference in your life and others.

Challenge yourself! Challenge your friends and family. There’s an option for everyone to participate. Register today for the 2010 Walk Across Southeastern CT on Saturday, October 2.

The Pit Stop Captain, with the assistance of the Co-Captain, will coordinate the set up and operation of pit stops at designated intervals along the route, providing hydration and snacks. This will involve set-up and removal of tents, tables, chairs and food at the first four pit stops and, as the last walkers pass, removing all food/equipment and ensuring all trash/recycled containers are removed. The team then moves to the next pit stops for set-up.

The Team Captain and Co-Captain will:

• contact volunteers as they sign up through the TBBCF website

• create and maintain team contact list

• create and maintain spreadsheet for pit stop locations

• attend scheduled monthly team meetings

• attend one to two logistical meetings scheduled by the Procurement Team Captain 2-3 weeks prior to the Walk

• attend Volunteer Training Day in September and communicate responsibilities to volunteers

• be available the day before the event to instruct vendor on porta-potty locations

• be available the day of the event to coordinate pit stop activities

• provide post-walk inventory to Procurement Team Captain of all equipment and food

• participate in post-walk Lessons Learned meeting

• provide updates to the Working Practice (procedure) if necessary

TBBCF Walk Team is looking for one to three people to take on an extra role for our October 2 Walk, working with the Team Captain in coordinating the placement of and communication with other team members the day of the walk.

This may involve:

• some Walk day planning time prior to the Walk with the Team Captain to review the route and develop the positioning plan

• along with Team Captain, communicate with volunteers to provide traffic and safety training (this is done during two Team Training days in September)

• number of volunteers to coordinate could be anywhere from 6 to 18

• report to Team Captain by 5:00 a.m. day of Walk to hand out equipment to assigned teams

• must be available day of Walk for constant communication with the Team Captain and their volunteers for any emergent changes needed

• flexible during the day of the Walk for reassignment as needed to various areas of the Walk route (more likely during peak times)

• collect and inventory equipment at the end of the Walk day

• will be required to use own transportation on the day of the Walk