Start a St. Jude cancer run by becoming a member of the St. Jude Heroes team.
A St. Jude cancer run is an important part of assisting the work and goals of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Founded by Danny Thomas, the hospital specializes in treatment and research for cancer and other diseases in children. Due to the volunteer efforts of many organizations and individuals, St. Jude provides free treatment to families unable to pay the costs. Individuals who become St. Jude Heroes can participate in a St. Jude cancer run and request donations, in the form of sponsorship, to benefit St. Jude.
Instructions
1. Visit St. Jude Heroes at stjudeheroes.org. Click on "New Heroes Register" on the left side of the website. A map of the United States appears. Click on your state. If you live in Canada, click on the "Search for Events in Canada" button on the right-hand side.
2. Click on the event you choose. If there are running events in your state, a list of events will appear along with the city where they are held.
3. Click on the "Participate Now" button near the top of the screen. Create a user name and password for a new user. Then click on the "Participate in Event" button. Complete the form for your chosen event. Be sure to complete all items that are mandatory, such as your name, address, email address and registration fee. When the form is complete, click on the "Register" button. After you confirm, you'll have the opportunity to create a fund-raising website of which you will ask family, friends and co-workers to donate money to sponsor your run.
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