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2012 Blue Nose Marathon
Join the Wilderness Soles!
Have fun, get fit and help protect Nova Scotia’s natural areas at the same time! This year the Nature Trust has been chosen as one of three “Featured Charities” in the Blue Nose Marathon’s Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge. All participants in the Blue Nose marathon can join! Simply register for the Charity Challenge and start collecting pledges in support of the Nature Trust!
In 2011 we had 39 team members and raised just over $15,000. For 2012 we have set a goal of having 50 runners and raising at least $20,000. Together we can reach this goal!
Here's how you can help:
1. Walk or Run in the Blue Nose and raise funds for Nature!
There is a youth run, 5 or 10 km walk or run, ½ or full marathon—something for everyone!
Once you've registered for one of the runs, you can sign up for the charity challenge. You can sign up for our Wilderness Soles team, or create a new Charity Challenge team with your friends, coworkers, dog-walking buddies, book club, etc. to raise money, increase the fun, and meet your fitness and fundraising goals together!
* The Wilderness Soles is made up of runners and walkers of all skill levels, and so team members do not all run/walk in the event together, meaning that anyone can participate - just go at your own pace! *
Check out our list of great fundraising incentive prizes for team members!
To get started:
Step 1: Register for one of the Blue Nose Marathon events - visit the Blue Nose registration page
Step 2: Register for the Charity Challenge
Go to the Charity Challenge page (you can link to it from the Blue Nose Marathon main page)
On the left hand side of the screen there are 2 options:
If you are new to the Charity Challenge, under “New Fundraisers” click Sign Up
- On the Charity Selection page, scroll down and select the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and at the bottom of the page click Next
- Read the Waiver and select the “I accept the waiver” box and then click Next
- This will take you to the Registration Type page, click “JOIN A TEAM” and then search for “Wilderness Soles”
- Continue filling in your information, prompting through to Contact Information and Additional Information pages and then register.
If you have previously participated in the Charity Challenge, enter your username and password.
- This will take you to a “Welcome Back” page where you confirm your information, click Continue
- On the Charity Selection page, scroll down and select the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and at the bottom of the page click Next
- Read the Waiver and select the “I accept the waiver” box and then click Next
- This will take you to the Registration Type page, click “JOIN A TEAM” and then search for “Wilderness Soles”
- Continue filling in your information, prompting through to Contact Information and Additional Information pages and then register.
Once registered, you can customize your personal webpage and send a link to all of your friends and family, so that they can support you! They can make a simple online gift, and receive a tax receipt immediately. You will also be listed on the Wilderness Soles team page, with a link to your personal fundraising page. We can also provide you with a donation form to collect cash and cheque pledges in person.
Talk to our friendly staff at wilderness.soles@nsnt.ca or 902-425-5263 if you have any questions!
2. Make a donation!
Your pledge can support a specific individual or our entire team, the Wilderness Soles! Visit the Wilderness Soles team page and click "Donate Now" to donate online.
3. Help Spread the Word!
You can help us by putting up posters or flyers at your office, gym, school, cafes or just about anywhere! Stop by our office and we can provide you with posters and handbills, or download the poster file and handbill file and print them off. You can also forward a Blue Nose email to your contacts. If you are interested please contact us at nicole@nsnt.ca or call 902-425-5263. You can help by spreading the word online about our Team! Your efforts are always appreciated!
4. Volunteer for the Nature Trust at the Blue Nose
Contact Nicole at nicole@nsnt.ca or 902-425-5263 if you'd like to help us out during the event!
Have fun, get fit, and help to protect Nova Scotia’s natural legacy!
Watch our Nature Trust Blue Nose Video:
Click to see Pictures of our Blue Nose Wilderness Soles Team in Action:
