Congratulations to the following Marr Fund team members who raised the most money, received the most donations, and raised $150+ yesterday and were drawn as our chance drawing winners – you get some Marr Swag at the post-race party! Thank you to everyone who participated – we raised an incredible $5,250 yesterday!
- Matt Lombardi – raised the most money!
- Peyton Kelley – received the most donations!
- Jeannie Valley – $150+ chance drawing winner!
Race Weekend Logistics:
Please be aware of changes made to the course for 2023 by clicking here.
Packet pick-up and expo: September 30 and October 1 (Click here for more information)
- When: Saturday from 11:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday from 5:30am – 7:00am
- Where: Sullivan Gym, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME
- *We encourage relay team captains to pick-up the packet for their entire team and distribute bibs among team members
Marr Fund Team gear pick-up: September 30
- When: Saturday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- A limited number of shirts will also be available on race day at the start of the race, and at Skillins Greenhouse
Race: October 1
- When: Sunday from 7:45am – 2:00pm
- Where: Maine Marathon racecourse
- If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer on race day, please have them sign up by clicking here.
Post-race party: October 1
- When: Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- Please RSVP HERE ASAP
Fundraising Deadline: There is still time to reach your fundraising commitment! However, if you do not raise the minimum you agreed to on TeamRaiser by Sunday, October 1 at 6AM, the credit card you registered on TeamRaiser with will be charged the difference to get you to the fundraising minimum. If you have checks or cash, the Brigham staff will be able to accept them on 9/30 at gear pickup and 10/1 at the post-race party. Please alert us if you have incoming matching gifts, cash, or checks donations that will get you to your fundraising commitment.
To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
- Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc. using the fundraising template
- Share the Marr Fund IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT by sharing our one-pager found by clicking here
- 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!
- 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 for this year’s team below.
If you have any questions, please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 774 262 0314.
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline