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What it means to join the Hope Express family.TRANSCRIPT
The Hope Express
Morale 101
The Hope ExpressStarted by the Angus family in 2006 as a way to
“pay it forward”Their son Gabe was supported through his
leukemia treatment by the Four Diamonds Fund
Bridges the gap from Hershey Medical Center to THON
37 Runners on 3 teams carry letters from the kids to the dancers
The Angus Family
Sydney, Hank, Ronnie, Gabe and Connie
What do Moralers do???Support the Runners!!!
Form Committees
Fundraise
Get CrAzY!!
Unique Fundraisers!
Mail!Runner Bags!
Moraler Responsibilities:Receive runner assignment
Contact runner
Contact friends and family for Mail Call
Prepare runner bag based on survey responses
Make mail
CHEER THEM ON!!!
Got Committees?? Mail Call
Members of the mail call committee will be responsible for organizing all of the mail sent to the runners.
Hope Express/Extreme Team/Conquer TeamThis committee will be responsible for any hot spots, skits, inspirational and fun signs, activities, etc. along the actual route of the run.
Moraler WeekendsYou will help plan Moraler Weekends in Philadelphia on December 7-8 and the Angus house on February 15-16. This includes bonding with your fellow moralers and the Angus family, decorating the RVs, making signs and banners for the run. Think arts & crafts
Hershey Kids and Start LineThis committee is responsible for assisting Connie Angus with the kids’ party at the hospital and the start line pep rally before the run begins on February 20th. The Start Line is right outside of the entrance to the Medical Center, you’ll want a rowdy crowd to get the runners kicked-off with the right amount of energy and support!
Finish LineThe Finish Line committee covers ground from the Nittany Lion Inn to the BJC on February 21st when the runners arrive. This involves decorating the one-mile path and organizing/participating in the Human Tunnel outside of the BJC.
Marketing/MediaWe are always looking for ways to increase awareness of Hope Express through Central PA, particularly in the Hershey area and along the run routes. If you have connections in these areas and would be willing to help with marketing and/or media/PR, this is the committee for you.
FundraisingFUNDRAISING!!!
Dedicated fundraising specialist – Lauren Wilke [email protected]
$300 minimum for fundraising Team fundraisersBe creative! Start early
Expectations Time
Conference calls – varies by committee Committee responsibilities – varies by committee Moraler weekends – Dec 7-8 and Feb 15-16 Hope Express – Feb 20-21st
Costs - ~$100-150 over the next 5 months Runner bags - ~$25 Mail/Sign supplies - ~$20 (reuse old supplies) Food item for MW - ~$10 Travel costs – 2 moraler weekends and Hope Express (carpool) Gift for Angus family - ~$3-5 optional Bake sale contributions - ~$20 optional Hope Express Gear – ~$20 option to buy shirts/hoodies/hats, etc. Hotel Room THON weekend – If you decide to stay the weekend
DMAIG block, split with fellow moralers?
Communication: HE Style
Virtual Hope Express17 Teams around the country
Each running 135 miles
Kickoff Hope Express and Fundraising Season
Closest Saturday to September 15th, the date of Gabe’s Diagnosis
October EventsFour Diamonds 5K
October 6th
Volunteers needed to sit at a table
Homecoming – October 12thVoluntary but encouraged! Opportunity to meet and greet Late Night Bake Sale 12-3am
Baking?!
Moraler Weekend #1 December 6-8, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
Mail Call
Signs Along the routeFor individual runners
RV decorations
BannersThree start and three finish line banners
Moraler Weekend #2February 15-16, 2014
Angi House, New Cumberland, PA
RV decorating
Runner Stage Time Theme
Sorting and finalizing Mail Call
Fundraising event – West Shore Minit Thon
FUN!!!
Honorary Teammates Mail Call
THE HOPE EXPRESSFebruary 20-21, 2014
3 pm: Kids Party at Hershey Med Center
4-5pm: Start line festivities
5pm: Approximate runner departure
Hot Spots Cornerstone Bakery TBD
Moralers to follow along the route
Meet at hand offs to cheer on the runners
THE HOPE EXPRESS What to expect along the way:
ShenanigansCatching some Zzzzzs between hand offsNowhere to pee
Luxurious outdoor plumbingBYOTP or find the nearest leaf
Chicken Fried Fried Chicken (McDonald’s?)Majestic Roxberry (Middle of night at the
Roxberry?)Mad Libs
WHAT?!?
THE HOPE EXPRESS 7am: Some semblance of sanity starts returning…
with the sun
Runners begin their last legs
Finish at the Nittany Lion Inn
Form Human Tunnel for runners to enter the BJC
Runners on stage with fancy tights
Clean up at the Nittany Lion Inn
Happy Hour at Café 210 to CELEBRATE!!
Questions??
Overall: Matt Huber: [email protected]. Captains:
Heather Detwiler – Extreme TeamMeghan McNamara – Hope TeamBrandy Snyder – Conquer TeamChrissy Moresi – Mail CallDarla Zecchin – Start LineMolly Thomas – Finish LineMegan Allwein – Moraler WeekendHeather Manning – Marketing/MediaApril Vassilos – Special Projects Liaison
