Thomas Rassweiler	Erik Sorensen	James McDonald

Information on How to Become a Member of Team FRIA

FRIA is proud to announce its selection as one of the Official Charities for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon to be held this year on Sunday, November 7.  This program allows FRIA to provide guaranteed marathon entries to runners who pledge to raise funds for FRIA.

For over 30 years, FRIA has offered information and advocacy on long term care issues in New York, with a special emphasis on nursing home residents. As an Official Charity Partner, we will be building a team of five runners. All of the funds raised by Team FRIA will be used to support FRIA's programs and services.

Click here to donate to Team Fria

To become a member of TEAM FRIA,

1.  Click here to get the application to join Team FRIA. Applications must be received in FRIA's office by October 5, 2010.

2.  Click here to download Medical/Liability Waiver.  Please sign and submit with your application

The minimum fundraising commitment to FRIA for participating in the 2010 ING NYC Marathon is $2,500. Your tax-deductible donations help maintain FRIA's free services for the frail elderly and their caregivers, including our bilingual Helpline.

An initial non-refundable contribution of $750 toward your commitment is required within seven business days after FRIA notifies you that you have been selected as a member of Team FRIA. Once we receive your initial contribution we will notify the NYC Road Runners Club who will provide you with a special registration link. You will be responsible for any additional costs for participating in the 2010 ING NYC Marathon such as event registration and processing fees, transportation, and hotel accommodations. In the event that you do not make the $750 contribution by the required due date, your application will be canceled.  You may not give or sell your race number or d-tag to someone else. Please go to www.ingnycmarathon.org for rules and regulations regarding the marathon.

Your credit card information will be required as a guarantee against fulfilling the minimum fundraising commitment of $2,500.  (We accept American Express, Visa & MasterCard.) A minimum of $1,750 must be raised and contributed to FRIA by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 16, 2010. If payments from your donors do not total the full balance of your minimum pledge by the October 16 date, your credit card will be charged the amount necessary to fulfill your commitment. The amount charged to your credit card will be considered a charitable donation and a confirmation of this donation for tax purposes will be sent to you.  Contact FRIA at 212-732-5667 with your credit card information.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your participation with Team FRIA, 2010 ING NYC Marathon any time on or before October 5, 2010. You must contact Betti Weimersheimer at FRIA, in writing, on or before the cancellation date. After September 3, 2010, you are responsible for raising the remaining $1,750 minimum, even if for any reason, including injury, you are unable to physically participate in the marathon. Donations raised and received by FRIA cannot be refunded, even if you cancel before October 5, 2010.

FRIA – 18 John St., Suite 905, New York, N.Y. 10038  - 212-732-5667

When you run for charity you get guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon and the opportunity to transform lives and give back to the community.