Epilepsy Association

Virtual Runner Competition August 1 - October 31, 2012

Registration begins June 1st. Please log on to this page on June 1st to register

What is the Virtual Runner?

This unique fundraiser is entering its 4^th year. Participants are motivated to join the Epilepsy Association’s Virtual Runner Team to raise awareness of epilepsy and support the programs and services of the Epilepsy Association. Team members run in any race during the competition time period. Races can be held anywhere in the world and are not limited to those in the Cleveland, Ohio. Runners log their race miles on-line, solicit donations and help the Epilepsy Association turn those miles into money to support programs and services for individuals affected by epilepsy.

Virtual Runner's Reach

Since its inception in 2009, Virtual Runners have raced over 3,000 miles in 160 community and internationally renowned races including the Boston, New York, Chicago and Marine Corp Marathons. The team continues to grow in numbers and dollars reached. Over $50,000 has been raised

Who Are Virtual Runners

Our youngest runner is 6 year’s old; our oldest only admits to seven decades! Virtual Runners come from all walks of life. They are attorneys, bankers, teachers, students and so on.Members are serious or casual runners; and share a common goal of dedicating 13 weeks each fall to bring about greater awareness of epilepsy and to raise funds for epilepsy community services.

Virtual Runners run for their friends, they run for loved ones, they run for themselves, but mostly they run because they want to be apart of a team that is helping to improve the lives of individuals who have epilepsy.Epilepsy affects 3 in every 100 people.

Compitition Details

Once you have registed to be a Virtual Runner, any race in which you participate in between August 1 and October 31, 2012 will cound toward your race miles. Virtual Runners submit their race miles on-line. Runners who raise at least $150 will be recognized as Elite Team Members and receive a short sleeve technical running shirt.

Awards

The runners in the Adult and Youth age group (17 and under as of August 1, 2012) who raise the most funds or race the most miles will be awarded prizes.

The top fundraiser and top miles raced Adult runners will also recieve two complimentary tickets to the Epilepsy Association's Annual Gala on November 9, 2012 at the Riotz Carlton in Downtown Cleveland.

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More Info

Announcements

Support group 2012 meeting dates posted. click here for more info.

New Project COPE for parents and teens with epilepsy 2012 schedule ... click here for more information

Click here for EA Annual Reports.

Update list of community resources to help manage epilepsy is now posted.

The Epilepsy Association’s Board of Trustees has adopted a new 3 year strategic plan. Click here to read the plan

Position Openings --1) Part-time CPST Worker 2) Volunteer coordinator Internship

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