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2009 Bank of America
Chicago Marathon
Charity Program
Please carefully read all sections and complete
the Short Essay and Commitment Statement.
Submit no later than Wednesday, January 21, 2009 to:
Mail: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Attn: Dave Louthan
135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2705
MC IL4-135-27-05
Chicago, IL 60603
Email: david.louthan@bankofamerica.com
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CHARITY PROGRAM SUMMARY AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CHARITY PROGRAM
The 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program (also referred to as the
“Charity Program”) offers a unique fundraising platform for agencies or institutions
engaged in worthwhile causes. Through the Charity Program, charitable organizations
may secure guaranteed Bank of America Chicago Marathon entries to be used as
revenue generators while receiving the opportunity to gain exposure for their causes
through an international, high profile, and world class event. The Bank of America
Chicago Marathon (also referred to as the “Event” or “Marathon”) is a tremendous way
for charities to develop lasting relationships with members of its team by uniting in a
cause and achieving great personal successes together.
TIME & RESOURCES
In order to get the most out of your involvement with the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, a great deal of time and resources will need to be allocated toward the Charity
Program. Each charity must comply with all Bank of America Chicago Marathon Event
Rules & Guidelines and all Charity Program regulations and deadlines as set forth and,
therefore, must be prepared to provide significant support throughout the duration of the
program. In addition, each charity is required to designate one staff member as the
point of contact for the program.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
The 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program is divided into five tiers
based on the number of participa