World Alzheimer’s Day is TODAY and we are hosting a one-day fundraising challenge.

There are THREE ways to win some Marr Fund team swag:
• Be the individual who raises the most money
• Be the individual who receives the most donations
• Any team member who raises over $150 via TeamRaiser will be entered into a chance drawing

To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
• Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc., using the fundraising letter.
• Share the Marr Fund’s IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT with our informational PDF.
• Ask EVERYONE and make sure to follow up! Remember: No response does not mean no!
• Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts! Scroll down to find!
• Check out these fundraising tips and tricks.
• THANK your supporters.

The winners will be announced next week!

World Alzheimer’s Day is this Sunday, September 21 and we are hosting a one-day fundraising challenge.

There are THREE ways to win some Marr Fund team swag:
• Be the individual who raises the most money
• Be the individual who receives the most donations
• Any team member who raises over $150 via TeamRaiser will be entered into a chance drawing

To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
• Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc., using the fundraising letter.
• Share the Marr Fund’s IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT with our informational PDF.
• Ask EVERYONE and make sure to follow up! Remember: No response does not mean no!
• Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts! Scroll down to find!
• Check out these fundraising tips and tricks.
• THANK your supporters.

Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives below. Anyone who raises $300 or more will also receive a chance drawing ticket for some additional Marr Fund prizes!

Click HERE by September 22. We look forward to seeing you!

We are just ONE month away from race day, and we hope everyone is getting excited! Here are a few updates to be aware of.

Runner Hub: The runner hub (maine.bwhevents.org) includes instructions about receiving donations (like checks), important dates, fundraising tips and tricks, a training schedule, and more. Bookmark maine.bwhevents.org on your computer and phone for quick answers to all your questions.

Fundraising Deadline: Please note that each in-person participant is required to meet the $150 fundraising minimum, and each virtual participant is required to meet the $100 fundraising commitment minimum by October 3, 2025, at 6am. Your credit card will only be charged if you do not meet the fundraising commitment minimum of $100 or $150 by October 3, 2025, at 6am. Please alert our team of any cash, checks, or matching gifts before this deadline. The fundraising requirement is separate from all Maine Marathon registration fees.

Fundraising Incentives: We encourage everyone to set their fundraising goals higher to be eligible for great perks!

To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
• Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc., using the fundraising letter.
• Share the Marr Fund’s IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT by with our informational PDF.
• Ask EVERYONE and make sure to follow up! Remember: No response does not mean no!
• Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts! Scroll down to find!
• Check out these fundraising tips and tricks.
• THANK your supporters.

Before You Go: Do you think your company would consider being a corporate sponsor of the Marr Team? Click here to read more about the sponsorship tiers and perks. Help us reach our sponsorship goal and get your company involved to make a difference in Alzheimer’s prevention for future generations!

We are so excited that you have chosen to run the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Race, or Virtual Event in support of the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our team looks forward to supporting you every step of the way as you prepare for race day.