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Start a Team
Choose this if you would like to start your own team for your friends, family, or company. You will have the opportunity to set up your team, create a team page, and also have a personal fundraising page.
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Join as an Individual
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If you prefer not to participate but would rather volunteer for the event, click here. You will still be able to join a team and set up a personal fundraising page if you wish to raise money for the event.

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Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to Run/Walk, raise money, and make an impact in their honor. By joining the Pittsburgh Fight for Air Run/Walk, you are making the commitment to fight lung disease so everyone can breathe easier- including you!

EVENT OVERVIEW

Registered participants run or walk along the North Shore Riverfront Trail to downtown Pittsburgh. Runners will start first and run the USATF certified course. All RUNNERS are professionally timed, with awards given in a number of categories at the Post Event Celebration immidiately following the event. However, there is no time limit when walking the route. Participants who register as walkers can walk, run, or take a break after every mile... you set your own pace. There will be water stops along the way.

Walk or Run as an individual or as a team. Families, individuals, and teams join together in the Fight for Air Run/Walk to raise awareness for the 35 million Americans who suffer from asthma and other lung diseases. The Fight for Air Run/Walk is a major fundraising event for the American Lung Association so participants are suggested to fundraise a minimum of $100 for the much needed funds for lung disease prevention programs, research, and advocacy. Please join the thousands of individuals across the nation who believe in the cause and will join in the Fight for Air.

You can get involved by:

Registering as a Team Captain
Joining an existing Team as a new participant
Signing up as an individual participant
Sponsoring the event (many benefits to your company)
Joining the event planning committee
Making a contribution supporting a walker
Donating food and beverages for the Post Event Celebration
Volunteering

EVENT INFORMATION

You may register at any time on the www.lunginfo.org/pittRunWalk website.

When: Saturday, August 4th, 2012
Check In/Packet Pick-up Begins at 7:00am.
Runners begin at 8:00 am and walkers at 8:30 am
Where: ALA Office Building
810 River Avenue, Pgh, PA 15212
5K=3.1 Miles

Signing up:
Runners-$25 registration fee + fundraising
Walkers-No Registration fee+ Fundraising
All participants are suggested to raise at least $100 in the fight against lung disease. We help you every step of the way through weekly fundraising tips, online fundraising page, and much more. You'll be surprised that you'll easily raise the $100 and go beyond. There are great prizes for those who raise $150 and more. Donations can be handed in up until event day (8/04/12).

Awards & Post Event Celebration!
Immediately following the Run/Walk, participants, friends, and family are encouraged to attend the Post Event Celebration which will be located in the parking lot of 810 River Avenue. Friends and family can enjoy complementary food and beverages, and music! All runners and walkers that raised over $100 recieve a t-shirt and goodie bag at the Post Event Celebration.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Overall fastest male and female Runners
Overall fastest team*
1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals in each age category for both male and female walkers
1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for top fundraising teams
1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for top fundraising individuals
Most Team Spirt

*You must have at least 4 team members to be qualified for this award. Top 4 fastest times recieve medal.

DIRECTIONS

CLICK HERE for directions. For more information please contact our office via phone at (412) 321-4029 x 222.

PARKING

Parking is available at 810 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

FUNDRAISING

$100 fundraising minimum is suggested before the event (8/04/12). This is easier than you think! It is as easy as asking 10 friends for $10. Coaching packets and trainings are available by contacting Sarah Steele at ssteele@lunginfo.org or (412) 321-4029 ext. 222. We encourage walkers to create a personal fundraising page, where friends and family can donate directly online. We also will be posting daily fundraising tips on our Pittsburgh Fight for Air Run/Walk facebook page and through weekly e-newsletters.

Donations can be handed in on the day of the event. However please note, for fundraising awards at the awards ceremony, fundraising must be turned in before Friday 10pm.

Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. The American Lung Association ® is a registered 501 (c) 3 organization. Please make checks payable to the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania.

A fundraising packet is available to help you reach your fundraising minimum. Check out the "Fundraising Help" page on the main menu. If you need additional help in meeting the fundraising minimum requirement, please contact our office at (412) 321-4029 ext. 222. The ALA staff is happy to help coach and provide fast and efficient ideas to reach your fundraising requirement.

Pittsburgh, PA 2012 Fight for Air 5K Run/Walk

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