Make a Donation     Become a Sponsor     Volunteer     Other Ways to Help

• All donations are tax deductible under 501(c)(3) because Mind Over Matter is an approved IRS tax-exempt non-profit organization.  An official receipt needed for tax reporting purposes will be issued for contributions of $250 or greater.
• Your donation will benefit charities dedicated to mental health research, education, awareness, and suicide prevention in Michigan.
  

There are three methods for making a donation:

We are actively seeking enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help coordinate the second annual MOM race on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Volunteer work may include:

• Set-up
• Same-day registration
• Packet pick-up for pre-registered participants
• Race course logistics
• Finish line coordination
• Post-race refreshments
• Awards ceremony coordination, and/or
• Clean-up activities.

All race-day volunteers will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and be recognized during the awards ceremony following the race.

Interested in becoming a race-day volunteer?

Send an e-mail to volunteer@mindovermatterrace.org. In the body of the e-mail include your name, address, phone number, time availability on May 3, 2008, adult t-shirt size, and your volunteer preference (if you have one). Please include any physical restrictions/disabilities that could limit your volunteer capabilities (if applicable).

The Volunteer Director will contact you to confirm your volunteer status. A volunteer meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 2nd, 2008 from 6 - 8 PM. Location and details to follow.

In addition to participating in the run/walk, donating or becoming a business sponsor, there are other ways you can help support the 3rd Annual MOM race.

Do it yourself advertising!

• Download the 2008 MOM race flyer and get promoting!
• Display/distribute race advertisements at your school, church, workplace, etc.
• Be sure to ask permission before posting signs on private property and obey all solicitation prohibitions.
• If you’re interested in obtaining color flyers or poster, send an e-mail to advertising@mindovermatterrace.org. In the body of the e-mail include your name, address, phone number, and the quantity of flyers requested.

Fundraise to Win!

• Download the fund-raising form and begin soliciting donations.
• Ask your friends, neighbors, co-workers, employer, etc. to help you in your endeavor to support this worthy cause.
• Fund-raising packages (completed forms, individual checks, and a single check made payable to “Mind Over Matter” to cover all cash donations) are due by 8:30 AM on race day.
• The individual who raises the most money will win a prize and be acknowledged during the awards ceremony following the race.

Start a company campaign!

• Download the 2008 MOM race flyer and promote the event to all employees.
• Form a team and/or encourage participation in the team challenge
• Provide company matching for donations made by employees.
• Provide incentives (e.g., casual dress attire allowance) to employees who register, sign-up to volunteer, or make a donation
• Provide goods or services to help support the MOM race. For more information on acceptable non-monetary contributions, contact Elizabeth Finkel at (734) 731-4005 or marketing@mindovermatterrace.org.