2017 Volunteer Newsletter

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER TRI TO BEAT CANCER AUGUST 20, 2017

Thank you for volunteering at tri to beat cancer 2017!

ABOUT THE CANCER FOUNDATION (TCF): The Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help alleviate the financial burden of cancer for eligible patients.

WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO THE VOLUNTEER MEETING ON AUGUST 19TH? Get your t-shirt!

Meet the chair of your committee.

Learn the details of your volunteer station.

Ask questions!

Meet over 150 of your fellow volunteers!

VOLUNTEER QUOTES: “I like that I am helping a great organization and helping the athletes make it to the finish line!”

“I really liked knowing that what we were doing could change someone's life.”

“Knowing that I am making an effort to help those going through hard times. I know that I am supporting an organization that is devoted to giving back to our local community.”

IMPORTANT TIPS:

Volunteer shirts are a mint green color.

Bring sunglasses and apply sunscreen.

Wear comfortable shoes.

Bring a flashlight to the race. It is very dark in the morning.

Take pictures and tag us on Facebook or Instagram! Use #tri2beatcancer2017 Sandy Creek Park has one entrance/exit. For racer safety, volunteers are not permitted to leave the park until the race is finished.

After your job is finished, stick around and cheer on the racers as they finish!

Emergency phone numbers are on the back of name tags.

THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEER CHAIR, CAMILLA, & VOLUNTEER CO-CHAIR, ANGIE!

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE TRI & THE CANCER FOUNDATION: Tri to Beat Cancer has raised more than $651,000 over the past 7 years! This total has helped over 1,300 cancer patients!

Each year, Tri to Beat Cancer has over 200 volunteers & 600 athletes! This event is not possible without you.

Tri to Beat Cancer is the 3rd largest sprint triathlon in Georgia!

Proceeds from the Tri help cancer patients pay for emergency financial assistance for basic life needs like housing, utilities, food and medications.

The Cancer Foundation serves 19 counties in northeast Georgia.

TCF has given over $1.2 million to 2,400 patients since 2009.

Patients and survivors participate in the Tri every year!

RACER QUOTES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS:

QUESTIONS RACERS MAY ASK YOU: Where do I get my t-shirt? -- Racers can get their t-shirts at the main pavilion after the race.

What type of start is the race? --It is a staggered time trial start.

Where do I get my chip? --Designated tent near transition entrance.

What is T1 & T2? --Transition 1 is swim to bike or run to bike. Transition 2 is bike to run.

"The volunteers were definitely the best part of the race."

"This was the best tri we have ever done."

"The volunteers were outstanding. Energetic and encouraging. Loved them!"

THANK YOU TOÂ THE OFFICIAL VOLUNTEER SPONSOR OF 8 YEARS, ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS!

Thank you again for volunteering!Â

We can't wait to see you August 19th at 10 AM for the volunteer meeting at Sandy Creek Park!

400 Bob Holman Rd. Athens, GA 30607

For more information, or if you have questions, contact tri2beatcancer@gmail.com To learn more about the cancer foundation visit www.cfnega.org