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UPDATE:  Team Eye and Ear has filled all its non-qualified runner spots for the 2010 Boston Marathon.  However, we are still accepting applications from Qualified Runners who have obtained their own number.  For more information, please visit www.MassEyeAndEar.org/TeamEyeAndEar. 

Mass. Eye and Ear is proud to again be selected as an official charity to receive invitational marathon entries.  An invitational entry allows participation in the 2010 Boston Marathon without meeting official time requirements.  Mass. Eye and Ear again thanks John Hancock Financial Services, the lead sponsor of the Boston Marathon, for its continuing support of our medical and research mission. 

Team Eye and Ear members span a wide range of athletic abilities and walks of life.  They are generous and dedicated individuals who are athletes, fundraisers and ambassadors for Mass. Eye and Ear.  Join the camaraderie of Team Eye and Ear and help advance world renowned research and care for those suffering with loss of vision, hearing, voice, balance or head and neck cancer.

Benefits of Becoming a Member of Team Eye and Ear:

  • You will have an opportunity to participate in the world’s most famous marathon.
  • You will make a difference in the lives of others.
  • You will enjoy great team kick-off and celebratory events with other Team Eye and Ear runners.
  • You will receive marathon training and coaching through Fitcorp.
  • You will raise money for an important cause!  You will receive a fundraising kit that contains a wealth of fundraising ideas and sample letters.  You will be able to set up your own personal web site through First Giving, where you can share your story and accept online donations in a secure manner.  You will be invited to attend two fundraising workshops where you will get personalized fundraising assistance from professionals.

 

Team Members Must Commit to:

  • Raise a minimum of $3,500 by May 19, 2010 to support Mass. Eye and Ear or pay the balance in full yourself.  While the required minimum is set at $3,500 per runner, we are asking that each runner set a personal goal of at least $5,000 to help achieve a team goal of $275,000.  Aim high and you will be amazed at what you can raise! 
  • Submit a non-refundable $100 deposit and credit card number upon acceptance to the team. This deposit will apply toward your fundraising goal.
  • Pay a BAA race application fee of $250 in addition to the fundraising minimum.

 

Team members must be:

  • 18 years of age or older by April 19, 2010
  • Capable of running a marathon in less than 6 hours

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2010 TEAM EYE AND EAR APPLICATION.

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Qualified Runners

Athletes who have met qualification times for the 2010 Boston Marathon and have secured their own entry for the 2010 Boston Marathon are welcome and encouraged to join Team Eye and Ear.  Click here for additional information and for the 2010 Team Eye and Ear application for Qualified Runners only.  Please contact Kristina Sym at (617) 573-6364 or kristina_sym@meei.harvard.edu for more information.