This annual event is one of our LARGEST Youth Council activities and has become a favorite of youth, volunteers, board and staff! It’s really lots of fun (and takes an army of volunteers and supports).
Just like the TV show, teams must decipher clues and then go to stops where they are required to perform various tasks. Here’s where the twist comes in! All of the tasks in our RACE is designed to help the youth we serve fill in life skills and learning gaps that are common to this vulnerable population. The RACE makes learning these life skills fun. It’s a whole day of learning without opening a single book! Come cheer on the racers at the Finish-Line Party at Quaker Steak and Lube for a celebration and (late) lunch!
The resilient young people we serve have faced many of life’s most difficult challenges and in many cases have been distracted or not had the opportunity to engage in important activities to learn how life works. Our Truly Amazing Resource Race takes teams through all kinds of activities designed to help fill in some of the missing pieces in a fun way.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
VOLUNTEER: Volunteer to be a driver for one of the youth teams, or be a helper at a RACE stop. We need a small army of support. Please email Michelle Walag if you are interested: mwalag@readyforlifepinealls.or
STOP SPONSOR Cost: $25.00 Expenses Covered: Snacks (Granola Bars, Chips, etc.) & Beverages (Water, Gatorade) Company/Name Exposure: Picture Frame of This STOP is Sponsored By: Your Name and/or Company Logo You will be highlighted in our Newsletter
TEAM SPONSOR Cost: $100.00 ($25.00 per Team Member – 4 Youth per Team) Expenses Covered: Lunch cost, Gas cards (to get from stop to stop) and Gift Cards that will be rewarded throughout the RACE. Company/Name Exposure: Team Vehicle Signage Logo on a Button that the Team will wear You will be highlighted in our Newsletter
RACE SPONSOR Cost: $500.00 Expenses Covered: Helps to cover supplies and/or tools that may need be purchased for the RACE and RACE Stops. Helps to cover
smaller prizes and some overhead costs. Company/Name Exposure: Small logo placement on back of RACE T-Shirt (see mock up below) Small placement logo on RACE signs and Finish Line Banner Highlighted as a RACE Sponsor on our website You will be highlighted in our Newsletter and website
PRESENTING SPONSOR Cost: $2500.00 Expenses Covered: Helps to cover major prizes and most of the overhead of the race. Will cover any additional needs that need to be purchased in preparing for this amazing day of learning! Company/Name Exposure: LARGE logo placement on back of RACE T-Shirt (see mock up below) LARGE placement logo on RACE signs and Finish Line Banner LARGE Highlight as a TITLE Sponsor on our website You will be given a large highlight in our Newsletter and website.
Thank you so much for your support!
Kathy Mize, MSW
Chief Executive Officer
Ready for Life, Inc.