22 Days Left!

My time is running short.  I only have about 4 working days left until I am off for 3 months with the new baby.  So, Wednesday 5/28 will be the deadline for Team T-shirt order.  Please let me know if you would like one.  I have a few orders already, but have not received anyone’s money.  They are $7.  You can interoffice mail the money to the Tom Muehlenbeck Center or bring it over.

 

We have 18 people on the team this year, but there is always room for more!  This year’s registration fee is $35.  The registration fee will get you a race t-shirt and the race entry fee.  Go to the Race Registration Page: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=4095&pg=entry.  In the middle of the screen click on “Join an Existing Team.”  Then enter the team name, Plano Cure-saders or team company, City of Plano.

 

If I cannot make it to the race, Raney Krev will be taking over for me.  She will be getting the team t-shirts for me.  She will send you the info on parking and carpooling.  She will be there to round everyone up for the Team Photo on Race Day.  Her email is raneyc@plano.gov if you need her beforehand.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Don’t forget to become a Plano Cure-saders Fan on Facebook.  The link is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?sk=wall.  You can get all our updates there.

Mother's Day Discount

I knew it was coming!  The Mother’s Day Discount is here!  Enter the discount code of KOMENHEARTSMOMS by midnight on 5/11 to receive $5 off.  This year’s registration fee is $35.  The registration fee will get you a race t-shirt and the race entry fee.  Go to the Race Registration Page: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=4095&pg=entry.  In the middle of the screen click on “Join an Existing Team.”  Then enter the team name, Plano Cure-saders or team company, City of Plano

 

I need to order team shirts ASAP!  If anyone is interested, please let me know.  They are $7.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Don’t forget to become a Plano Cure-saders Fan on Facebook.  The link is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?sk=wall.  You can get all our updates there.

41 Days To Go!

Hi Team!

 

Sorry I have been non-verbal lately.  Work has been sooooo busy!

 

We have about 1 more month until Race Day!  I have not heard of another discount lately, but they usually put one out for Mother’s Day.  I’ll let you know if I hear about anything.  This year’s registration fee is $35.  The registration fee will get you a race t-shirt and the race entry fee.  Go to the Race Registration Page: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=4095&pg=entry.  In the middle of the screen click on “Join an Existing Team.”  Then enter the team name, Plano Cure-saders or team company, City of Plano

 

I need to order team shirts ASAP!  If anyone is interested, please let me know.  They are $7.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Don’t forget to become a Plano Cure-saders Fan on Facebook.  The link is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?sk=wall.  You can get all our updates there.

 

Birthday Discount - Time Running Out

Time is running out for the Susan G. Komen Birthday Anniversary discount.  Tell your friends and family to sign up before 3/1 and receive 24% off their registration fee.  Just enter promo code BIRTHDAY24.

This year’s registration fee is $35.  The registration fee will get you a race t-shirt and the race entry fee.  Go to the Race Registration Page: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=4095&pg=entry. In the middle of the screen click on “Join an Existing Team.”  Then enter the team name, Plano Cure-saders or team company, City of Plano.  This year packet mailing is an extra $5.  Team t-shirts will be $7.  You can interoffice the money to me at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center.

 This year’s race is on Saturday, June 14^th at 8 AM.  It will be held at The Plano Campuses of HP and The Campus at Legacy, which is located on Legacy at Parkwood Drive, east of the North Dallas Tollway.  (This is the same location as last year.)

 Please let me know if you have any questions.  Don’t forget to become a Plano Cure-saders Fan on Facebook.  The link is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?sk=wall.  You can get all our updates there.

Welcome Back!

This year is our 8^th anniversary and I would love for you to join our team again!

 This year’s race is on Saturday, June 14^th at 8 AM.  It will be held at The Plano Campuses of HP and The Campus at Legacy, which is located on Legacy at Parkwood Drive, east of the North Dallas Tollway.  (This is the same location as last year.)

This year’s registration fee is $35.  Enter the promo code BIRTHDAY24 before 3/1 and you will get 24% off.  The registration fee will get you a race t-shirt and the race entry fee.  Go to the Race Registration Page: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/PNO_NorthTexasAffiliate?fr_id=3165&pg=entry.  In the middle of the screen click on “Join an Existing Team.”  Then enter the team name, Plano Cure-saders or team company, City of Plano.  This year packet mailing is an extra $5.  Team t-shirts will be $7.  You can interoffice the money to me at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center.

This year, I will be a “game time decision” on if I can make it or not.  Lightning has struck twice in the Farris household and we are expecting our second child, Sydney Mae, on 6/4/14.  She may need to wait another year for her first race.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Don’t forget to become a Plano Cure-saders Fan on Facebook.  The link is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?sk=wall.  You can get all our updates there.

See you soon!

4 More Days!

Dear Team,

 

Only 4 days until Race Day!

 

What To Wear – Please wear your team t-shirt.  If you do not have a team t-shirt, please wear either a previous year’s t-shirt or your 2013 Komen t-shirt.  The race bib goes on the front of your shirt.

 

Registering – It is not too late to register for the team.  If you know anyone else who would like to join us, please send them this link:  http://northtexas.info-komen.org/goto/planocure-sader2013.  We currently have 20 members and there is always room for more!

 

Chip Timing – Chip timing will be available for $5. If you would like to compete for an award, you must have a chip.  If you preregistered for one, it should come in your packet.  Runners competing for awards should enter the start corral by 7:45 AM.  Timed runners must be registered by 7:45 AM on race morning.

 

Carpooling/Caravanning – We will meet at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center between 6:30 – 6:45 AM on race day.  The street address is 5801 West Parker Road, Plano, TX, 75093.  Please park in the 3^rd row.  We will carpool/caravan to the Red Parking Garage on Tennyson Parkway.  The line of traffic is always long!  All roads in the area will close at 7:15 AM.  Attached is a map of the course and parking.  If we get separated or you can’t meet us for any reason, we will reconvene at the team photo area.  There are flags from different countries there.  We will meet by the crane that will take the team pictures.  We will meet there at 7:30 AM to get the picture taken.  After that, you are on your own to run or walk the race course!

 

Plano Cure-sader Info Sites – I have created many different spots where people can get Plano Cure-saders information.  If anyone asks you for online information, you can refer them to any of these sites.  There is a blog:  http://planocure-saders.blogspot.com.  There is also a Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?v=box_3&ref=ts#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018. 

Packet Pick Up?

Team,

 

Some people have told me they were randomly mailed their packets.  If you chose not to get yours mailed, I will pick it up at SMU-on-Plano on June 4^th.  Your packets and team t-shirts will be available for pickup at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center starting that night.  I can interoffice mail you the packet if you prefer.

 

Please make sure you let me know if you want a team t-shirt by Wednesday.  The cost is $7.  You can interoffice me that money as well.

 

See you in 19 days!

 

T-shirts & Packet Mailing

Yesterday was the deadline for packet mailing. I will not be able to pick your packet this year because it is too close to my due date. You can get it on Race Day or go to SMU in Plano on the following dates...
June 5th 11 AM – 7 PM
June 6th 11 AM – 7 PM
June 7th 11 AM – 7 PM
June 8th 9AM – 2 PM
Also, if you would like a Team T-shirt, I would like to order them ASAP. Please email me your size and interoffice me your money to the Tom Muehlenbeck Center. Shirts are $7 each.
Don’t forget to become a Plano Cure-saders Fan on Facebook. The link is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?sk=wall. You can get all our updates there. Or you can visit our blog at http://planocure-saders.blogspot.com/. I also have a Pink Warrior Pinterest board at http://pinterest.com/saratrp/pink-warrior/.
I will soon be out on FMLA. When I am gone I am leaving the team to Amy Fortenberry, Director of Parks and Recreation. Her email is amyf@plano.gov. If you do not get a timely response from me on any questions, please email her.
Thanks!

Tomorrow is Race Day

Tomorrow is the big day!

Here are some updates on our upcoming race:

What To Wear – Please wear your team t-shirt. If you do have not a 2011 t-shirt, please wear either your last year’s t-shirt or your 2011 Komen t-shirt. The race bib goes on the front of your shirt.

Registering – It is not too late to register for the team. If you know anyone else who would like to join us, please send them this link: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/goto/planocure-saders2011. We currently have 25 members and there is always room for more! There is a discount running right now for $5 off. Enter the code BETTERLATE.

Chip Timing – Chip timing will be available for $5. If you would like to compete for an award, you must have a chip. If you preregistered for one, it should come in your packet. Runners competing for awards should enter the start corral by 7:45 AM. Timed runners must be registered by 7:45 AM on race morning.

Carpooling/Caravanning – Since Carpenter Park Recreation Center (our usual meeting place) is under construction, this year we will meet at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center parking lot. We will meet in the 3rd row of the parking lot (closest to Renner Middle School) between 6:30 – 6:45 AM on race day. The street address is 5801 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX, 75093. We will carpool/caravan to the Red Parking Garage on Tennyson Parkway. The line of traffic is always long! All roads in the area will close at 7:15 AM. Attached is a map of the course and parking. If we get separated or you can’t meet us for any reason, we will reconvene at the team photo area. There are flags from different countries there. On the flagpoles are letters. We will meet by the one with the P on it. We will meet there at 7:30 AM to get the picture taken. After that, you are on your own to run, walk, or wheel the race course!

Plano Cure-sader Info Sites – I have created many different spots where people can get Plano Cure-saders information. If anyone asks you for online information, you can refer them to any of these sites. There is a blog: http://planocure-saders.blogspot.com/. There is also a Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?v=box_3&ref=ts#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018.

See you soon!

Team T-shirt Update & New Carpool Location

Here are some updates on our upcoming race:

Team T-shirts – I ordered the t-shirts on Monday. I will be able to pick them up on Tuesday. There are a few options for how I can get them to you. I can interoffice mail them or you can pick them up at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center. Please let me know how you would like them delivered.

What To Wear – Please wear your team t-shirt. If you do have not a team t-shirt, please wear either your last year’s team t-shirt or your 2011 Komen t-shirt. The race bib goes on the front of your shirt.

Registering – It is not too late to register for the team. If you know anyone else who would like to join us, please send them this link: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/goto/planocure-saders2011. We currently have 22 members and there is always room for more!

Chip Timing – Chip timing will be available for $5. If you would like to compete for an award, you must have a chip. If you preregistered for one, it should come in your packet. Runners competing for awards should enter the start corral by 7:45 AM. Timed runners must be registered by 7:45 AM on race morning.

Carpooling/Caravanning – Since Carpenter Park Recreation Center (our usual meeting place) is under construction, this year we will meet at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center parking lot. We will meet in the 3rd row of the parking lot (closest to Renner Middle School) between 6:30 – 6:45 AM on race day. The street address is 5801 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX, 75093. We will carpool/caravan to the Red Parking Garage on Tennyson Parkway. The line of traffic is always long! All roads in the area will close at 7:15 AM. Attached is a map of the course and parking. If we get separated or you can’t meet us for any reason, we will reconvene at the team photo area. There are flags from different countries there. On the flagpoles are letters. We will meet by the one with the P on it. We will meet there at 7:30 AM to get the picture taken. After that, you are on your own to run, walk, or wheel the race course!

Plano Cure-sader Info Sites – I have created many different spots where people can get Plano Cure-saders information. If anyone asks you for online information, you can refer them to any of these sites. There is a blog: http://planocure-saders.blogspot.com/. There is also a Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?v=box_3&ref=ts#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018.

See you soon!

Course Map

50 Days To Go!

There are 50 days left until the 2011 Race for the Cure! I am so happy that we have 8 people registered for the team all ready. If you have any friends or family interested, please let them know we would like them to join our team as well.

For such a small team, we are doing amazing on Fundraising. Fundraising is optional. We have reached 52% of our $1,000 goal so far. Up to 75% of the net income from the Race stays right here in our community to fund vital breast cancer health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs. And the remaining 25% supports the Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grants Programs, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research.

Team t-shirts will be $7 again this year. Please interoffice mail me the money if you would like one. I am still working on a new design that will incorporate the Pink Plano P. The deadline for team t-shirts will be May 28th.

Thank you!

Registration Discount Available for the next 48 hours!

Hey 2010 Cure-saders!


RFTC is offering their 1st discount for registration, but it will only be available for 48 hours! Click on the link: http://northtexas.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/PNO_NorthTexasAffiliate?fr_id=2102&pg=entry&autologin=true&s_discountCode=SPRING2011. Then click on Join a Team. Enter our team name and go through the registration process. Enter the discount code of SPRING2011 and receive $5.

Team t-shirts will be $7 again this year. Please interoffice mail me the money if you would like one. The deadline for team t-shirts will be May 28th.

See You Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the big day!  Here are some reminders.

Carpool/Caravan – We will meet at Carpenter Park Recreation Center between 6:30 – 6:45 AM on race day. Please park behind the building in the west parking lot by the baseball fields. We will carpool/caravan to the Red Parking Garage on Tennyson Parkway. The line of traffic is always long! All roads in the area will close at 7:30 AM. Attached is a map of the course and parking. If we get separated or you can’t meet us for any reason, we will reconvene at the team photo area. There are flags from different countries there. On the flagpoles are letters. We will meet by the one with the P on it. We will meet there at 7:30 AM to get the picture taken. After that, you are on your own to run, walk, or wheel the race course!

What To Wear – Please wear your team t-shirt. If you do have not a 2010 t-shirt, please wear either your last year’s t-shirt or your 2010 Komen t-shirt. The race bib goes on the front of your shirt.

I Know Someone Who Still Wants On The Team – Tell them to sign up on race day! There will be a registration booth there. The catch is, I cannot get them a team t-shirt.
Chip Timing – Chip timing will be available for $5. If you would like to compete for an award, you must have a chip. If you preregistered for one, it should come in your packet. Runners competing for awards should enter the start corral by 7:45 AM. Timed runners must be registered by 7:45 AM on race morning.

Fundraising – Our fundraising goal is $2,000. Fundraising is optional, but encouraged. You can collect donations online by sending an email from the site. You can also send Thank You Cards. You can also get cash and check donations. If you need a paper form for fundraising, please let me know. There are prizes for those who raise $250 or more. For more information on the Friends For The Cure, please click here: Friends for the Cure

Plano Cure-sader Info Sites – I have created many different spots where people can get Plano Cure-saders information. If anyone asks you for online information, you can refer them to any of these sites. There is a blog: Plano Cure-saders' Blog. There is also a Facebook Page.

Team T-shirts Are In!

Hello! Team t-shirts have been delivered to MCS. Please pick them up as soon as you can. Your Susan G. Komen packet should have been sent to you in the mail. I personally have not received mine yet. Please contact me if you have not received yours so I can see what I can do about that. Thanks!

Reminders
Carpool/Caravan – We will meet at Carpenter Park Recreation Center between 6:30 – 6:45 AM on race day. Please park behind the building in the west parking lot by the baseball fields. We will carpool/caravan to the Red Parking Garage on Tennyson Parkway. The line of traffic is always long! All roads in the area will close at 7:30 AM. Attached is a map of the course and parking. If we get separated or you can’t meet us for any reason, we will reconvene at the team photo area. There are flags from different countries there. On the flagpoles are letters. We will meet by the one with the P on it. We will meet there at 7:30 AM to get the picture taken. After that, you are on your own to run, walk, or wheel the race course!

What To Wear – Please wear your team t-shirt. If you do have not a 2010 t-shirt, please wear either your last year’s t-shirt or your 2010 Komen t-shirt. The race bib goes on the front of your shirt.

I Know Someone Who Still Wants On The Team – Tell them to sign up on race day! There will be a registration booth there. The catch is, I cannot get them a team t-shirt.

Chip Timing – Chip timing will be available for $5. If you would like to compete for an award, you must have a chip. If you preregistered for one, it should come in your packet. Runners competing for awards should enter the start corral by 7:45 AM. Timed runners must be registered by 7:45 AM on race morning.

Fundraising – Our fundraising goal is $2,000. Fundraising is optional, but encouraged. You can collect donations online by sending an email from the site. You can also send Thank You Cards. You can also get cash and check donations. If you need a paper form for fundraising, please let me know. There are prizes for those who raise $250 or more. For more information on the Friends For The Cure, please click here: http://komennorthtexas.org/affiliate_raceInfo_friends.html

Plano Cure-sader Info Sites – I have created many different spots where people can get Plano Cure-saders information. If anyone asks you for online information, you can refer them to any of these sites. There is a blog: http://planocure-saders.blogspot.com/. There is also a Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?v=box_3&ref=ts#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018.











Sara J. Farris



Recreation Coordinator



Tom Muehlenbeck Center



Phone - 972-769-4410



Fax - 972-769-4403

8 Days Until The Main Event!

Hello! I am back from the funeral of my 80 year old grandma who was once a breast cancer survivor. I am happy to be honoring her at our Race For The Cure in 8 days. Sorry for the lack of communication this year. I switched jobs in March and haven’t been able to give our team the attention it deserves. Hopefully, I can start answering some of your questions.

Team T-shirts – Team shirts have been ordered. I will be picking them up on Wednesday. I will be interoffice mailing them this year. If you don’t work for the City of Plano anymore, please email me where and when we could meet on Wednesday, 6/9.

Carpool/Caravan – We will meet at Carpenter Park Recreation Center between 6:30 – 6:45 AM on race day. Please park behind the building in the west parking lot by the baseball fields. We will carpool/caravan to the Red Parking Garage on Tennyson Parkway. The line of traffic is always long! All roads in the area will close at 7:30 AM. Attached is a map of the course and parking. If we get separated or you can’t meet us for any reason, we will reconvene at the team photo area. There are flags from different countries there. On the flagpoles are letters. We will meet by the one with the P on it. We will meet there at 7:30 AM to get the picture taken. After that, you are on your own to run, walk, or wheel the race course!

What To Wear – Please wear your team t-shirt. If you do have not a 2010 t-shirt, please wear either your last year’s t-shirt or your 2010 Komen t-shirt. The race bib goes on the front of your shirt.

I Know Someone Who Still Wants On The Team – Tell them to sign up on race day! There will be a registration booth there. The catch is, I cannot get them a team t-shirt.

Chip Timing – Chip timing will be available for $5. If you would like to compete for an award, you must have a chip. If you preregistered for one, it should come in your packet. Runners competing for awards should enter the start corral by 7:45 AM. Timed runners must be registered by 7:45 AM on race morning.

Fundraising – Our fundraising goal is $2,000. Fundraising is optional, but encouraged. You can collect donations online by sending an email from the site. You can also send Thank You Cards. You can also get cash and check donations. If you need a paper form for fundraising, please let me know. There are prizes for those who raise $250 or more. For more information on the Friends For The Cure, please click here: http://komennorthtexas.org/affiliate_raceInfo_friends.html

Plano Cure-sader Info Sites – I have created many different spots where people can get Plano Cure-saders information. If anyone asks you for online information, you can refer them to any of these sites. There is a blog: http://planocure-saders.blogspot.com/. There is also a Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018?v=box_3&ref=ts#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018.

Team T-shirt Sizes

RFTC didn’t put your shirt size on my roster this year. Please email what size you would like your team t-shirt to be. Also, remember the money ($7) is due on 6/1. Thanks!

Team T-shirt Money Due 6/1

The countdown is on! There is only 8 more days to register on http://race.komennorthtexas.org/site/UserLogin. We are currently 19 members strong!
Your race packets have been mailed by the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Keep your eye on your mailbox for that.
Team T-shirt money is due now. Please interoffice mail me the money by 6/1/10. The cost is $7 each.
Talk to you soon!

18 Days Left!!

There is only 18 days left to register on the Plano Cure-saders team! The registration website is http://race.komennorthtexas.org/site/UserLogin. Remember to search for the Plano Cure-saders. The registration fee is $30 this year. This year’s race is on Saturday, June 12th at 8 AM. It will be held at The Plano Campuses of HP and The Campus at Legacy, which is located on Legacy at Parkwood Drive, east of the North Dallas Tollway. This is the same location as last year, except EDS has moved its headquarters.

The Team t-shirt design is in the works. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be gladly appreciated. Team T-shirts are $7 each and you can interoffice mail the money to me at the Tom Muehlenbeck Center by 5/28/10.

Don’t forget to become a Plano Cure-saders Fan on Facebook. The link is http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=23925887&v=wall&story_fbid=794817173090#!/pages/Plano-Cure-saders/102153518018. You can get all our updates there.

See you at the race!

Get Fit for the 5K!

Hello Cure-saders!

RFTC has a new program this year! It’s online and sponsored by New Balance. The best part, it’s free! It will help you get in shape for running the 5 K. Check it out at http://www.nbfits.com/

Please keep hyping our team to your friends, family, and co-workers. We are only 11 members strong so far. The registration website is http://race.komennorthtexas.org/site/UserLogin. Remember to search for the Plano Cure-saders.

The t-shirt contest goes until 5/1/10. Submit your design to me in JPEG form. The winning participant will receive a free team t-shirt and a stainless steel water bottle! The design must include our team name, the Ribbon Plano P (attached), and your slogan, “Taking Steps Toward The Cure.” Team t-shirts this year will be $7 due to me by 5/28/10.

Thanks!

April Insights

It’s been a while since I have emailed. I wanted to let you know that my information has changed. I am now going by my married name, Farris. I have moved rec centers to the Tom Muehlenbeck Center. My office number is 972-769-4410.

Please keep hyping our team to your friends, family, and co-workers. We are only 10 members strong so far. The registration website is http://race.komennorthtexas.org/site/UserLogin. Remember to search for the Plano Cure-saders.

I would also like to extend the t-shirt contest until 5/1/10. Submit your design to me in JPEG form. The winning participant will receive a free team t-shirt and a stainless steel water bottle! The design must include our team name, the Ribbon Plano P (attached), and your slogan, “Taking Steps Toward The Cure.” Team t-shirts this year will be $7 due to me by 5/28/10. Good luck!