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American Brain Tumor Association's Team Breakthrough Secures Charitable Partnerships for 2015 Chicago Marathon

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As the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Partner, the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) launches its endurance program, Team Breakthrough, to raise funds for brain tumor research and support patients and caregivers affected by brain tumors. Team Breakthrough invites running enthusiasts to register for a limited number of guaranteed entries available for the 2015 Chicago Marathon, offering a comprehensive training plan, personal fundraising support, and fundraising rewards.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Brain Tumor Association's (ABTA) Team Breakthrough endurance program is recruiting for a limited number of guaranteed entries for the 2015 Chicago Marathon, partnering with Bank of America as the official charity partner.
  • Registrants will receive a comprehensive training plan with Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), a personal Team Breakthrough fundraising web page, personal fundraising support, and fundraising rewards.
  • The Team Breakthrough program aims to raise funds for the ABTA's mission to advance understanding and treatment of brain tumors, with goals of improving, extending, and saving lives of those impacted by brain tumors.
  • Last year's Team Breakthrough Chicago Marathon runners from 28 different states (and 3 countries) raised more than $165,000, supporting the ABTA's mission.
  • Meg Schneider, chief advancement officer at the ABTA, emphasizes the importance of the Team Breakthrough program, stating that participants challenge themselves to go the distance while fundraising to support brain tumor research and education.

Statistics:

  • 28 different states (and 3 countries) were represented by Team Breakthrough Chicago Marathon runners in the previous year.
  • Total funds raised by Team Breakthrough Chicago Marathon runners in the previous year exceeded $165,000.
  • The ABTA's mission involves advancing understanding and treatment of brain tumors, aiming to improve, extend, and ultimately save lives of those impacted.
  • The 2015 Chicago Marathon will feature limited guaranteed entries available to Team Breakthrough participants.

Sources:

  • "American Brain Tumor Association's Team Breakthrough Secures Charitable Partnerships for 2015 Chicago Marathon." New York: Bio Medicine.
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