Teams

Participating in the Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure® with a team multiplies the fun, the laughter and maybe even the tears that you share on Race Day. It also strengthens the impact that you have on the movement to end breast cancer. You’ll have a wider pool of donors and can band together to pull off group fundraising activities. Together, with your friends, family and co-workers, you make an even greater impact than you could alone.

This year, it takes only 2 people to be considered an official Race team. Start a team by registering yourself as a team captain. Then, invite a friend, family member, or coworker to register and “join your team”. Don’t just stop at one team member…the more, the merrier!

Teams Rock! Start a team of 2 or more by [date] and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a pair of free tickets to the June 19th Eagles concert. Plus, the team with the most members on [date] will get a free team suite at the show! Details…

Start (or Join) a Team Now for the Chicago or Lombard Race. The Team Captain must register first and create the team before team members can join the team. If you’ve already registered for the Komen Chicago Race and want to form or join a team, e-mail teams@komenchicago.org.

Download the Team Captain Guide. Our Team Captain Guide contains everything you need know about starting a team, adding team members, and fundraising as a team! It also includes a special team certificate and tracking sheet! Click here to download guide.

Will Your Team Be One of our “Top Teams”?
When you register your team, you will be asked to select a division (for example, corporate, friend/family, academic, etc.). The top fundraising team and largest team in each division (and at each Race location) will receive special recognition at the Race*. *Except for “Corporate” division. Fundraising dollars and number of team members will be combined for Chicago and Lombard Races to determine “Largest Corporate Team” and “Top Fundraising Corporate Team”.

Check out the current Top 10 Fundraising Teams:

Attend a Team Captain Workshop: details to be determined. Check back in the coming weeks for more information.

Team Captain Checklist: Use this checklist as a reminder of your next steps and to help you keep track of your progress.

• Download the Team Captain Guide.
• Log in to your Participant Center and customize your team page.
• Send e-mails from your Participant Center to invite others to join your team. See sample recruitment letters.
• Send fundraising e-mails from your Participant Center to your potential donors. See sample fundraising letters.
• Raise your first $250 in donations and earn your first fundraising reward.
• Install the Komen Chicago Race Facebook application.
• Add the Komen Chicago Race fundraising widget to your e-mail signature.
• Attend a Team Captain Workshop.
• Plan a team fundraising event and social gathering.
• Create a team T-shirt or banner to wear or display on Race Day.

Team Tools:

• Team Captain Guide
• Team Donation Form
• Fundraising Guide
• Participant Center Guide