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Event Questions:
Q: What is Rock & Run on the River?
Q: Who benefits from Rock & Run on the River?
Q: When and where is the event?
Q: Is Rock & Run a competitive race?
Q: How long is the course?
Q: Will the race be canceled if it rains on race day?
Q: What is the registration cost for individuals/teams?
Q: Once I've registered, can I pick up a race packet and bib number in advance?
Q: How do I get to Rock & Run? Is parking available?
Q: What types of entertainment will be featured at the event?
Team Questions:
Q: How do I form a Rock & Run team? How do I register for an existing team?
Q: What are the Rock & Run team categories?
Q: What are the benefits of joining or forming a Rock & Run team?
Q: How do I become a team captain?
Fundraising Questions:
Q: How do I raise funds for Rock & Run?
Q: What information can be included on my Rock & Run Personal Page?
Q: Is there a fundraising minimum? Are there fundraising incentives?
Q: How long will it take for donations to be processed and counted toward my fundraising total?
 Is there a difference between online donations and mail-in donations?
Q: What is a matching gift program? How can I participate?
Log in Questions:
Q: I'm a registered participant, and I'm having problems logging in -- can you help?
Q: I can't remember my user name and/or password. What can I do?
Q: I'm trying to register, and I'm getting an error message that references my username
and/or password. I didn't realize I already had a username and password.
Event Answers:
Q: What is Rock & Run on the River?
A: Rock & Run on the River is a family-friendly 5K run/walk and celebration benefiting Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Cancer Survivorship Initiative. The 2009 event is co-chaired by NBC's Dan Abrams and fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo. See the Race Info page for more details.
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Q: Who benefits from Rock & Run on the River?
A: Proceeds from Rock & Run on the River support MSKCC's Cancer Survivorship Initiative, a model program developed to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors and their families by providing ongoing medical care, counseling, and other services to address post-treatment challenges. Learn more here.
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Q: When and where is the event?
A: The third annual Rock & Run on the River will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2009, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hudson River Park's Pier 84, located at 12th Avenue and 44th Street. Check-in and on-site registration opens at 6:30 AM.
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Q: Is Rock & Run a competitive race?
A: Rock & Run is not a competition -- it's a celebration. While prizes will be awarded to the top finishers, all participants are winners, uniting to support MSK's Cancer Survivorship Initiative. There will be a digital clock at the finish line, and interested participants can check their race time as they cross.
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Q: How long is the course?
A: The 2009 Rock & Run course is five kilometers, or 3.1 miles, along the Hudson River.
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Q: Will the race be cancelled if it rains on race day?
A: Rock & Run on the River takes place rain or shine. Be prepared to have fun in any kind of weather!
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Q: What is the registration cost for individuals/teams?
A: The fee is the same for both individuals and team members. Online registration is $35, and on-site registration is $40. You can register online until 5:00 PM Eastern Standard time on Friday, June 5.
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Q: Once I've registered, can I pick up a race packet and bib number in advance?
A: You can pick up your race packet in advance* on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29,
from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the following location:
- MSK Hospital Cafeteria, 1275 York Ave., NYC
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You can also pick up race packets at Rock & Run check-in, which opens at 6:30 AM on Sunday. |
*Please bring a valid ID to pick up your race packet in advance. |
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Q: How do I get to Rock & Run? Is parking available?
A: You can get more detailed directions to the event here. For parking information click here.
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Q: What types of entertainment will be featured at the event?
A: Planned entertainment and activities include live music, brunch, yoga and fitness classes, a survivorship area, a cool-down lounge, and a kids' zone. View the entertainment page for more details.
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Team Answers:
Q: How do I form a Rock & Run team? How do I register for an existing team?
A: To form a Rock & Run team, just select "Form a Team" link on the Registration page and go to your Participant Center to set up your Team Page. To join an existing team, go to the Registration page and click the "Join a Team" link.
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Q: What are the Rock & Run team categories?
A: You can join or form a team under the following categories: Company Teams, Family and Friend Teams, MSKCC Teams, and School/Non-Profit Teams.
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Q: What are the benefits of joining or forming a Rock & Run team?
A: Teaming up for Rock & Run on the River is a wonderful way to work together as a group to celebrate survivorship and support an important cause. Teams play a key role in generating energy and excitement on event day. Top teams are also eligible to win some great incentive prizes based on their fundraising results.
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Q: How do I become a team captain?
A: It's easy to register as a team captain. Just register online and go to your Participant Center to set up your Team Page. From here, you can start recruiting members and spreading the word about your fundraising campaign. All team captains receive a special recognition gift.
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Fundraising Answers:
Q: How do I raise funds for Rock & Run?
A: Online fundraising is easy. Just visit your Participant Center to customize your Personal Page. From there, you can raise funds using the handy e-mail tool that enables you to upload your address book and send messages that link to your page. You also have online access to proven fundraising tips, as well as a Rock & Run Facebook application that enables you to spread the word about Rock & Run to your Facebook friends. We encourage you to raise as much as possible to support MSK's Cancer Survivorship Initiative.
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Q: What information can be included on my Rock & Run Personal Page?
A: Share your story and personalize your page, because the more people know about your commitment, the more successful your fundraising will be. If you will be providing personal information about other people on your personal page -- including family members or friends whose lives have been touched by cancer -- please be sure to consult with them first, in case they have concerns about seeing such information made public.
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Q: Is there a fundraising minimum? Are there fundraising incentives?
A: The suggested fundraising minimum is $250 per participant -- but you can set your sights even higher. Every participant who raises $250 or more will earn the exclusive 2009 Rock & Run commemorative T-shirt designed by Carmen Marc Valvo. Top teams and participants are eligible to earn a variety of additional incentive prizes based on their fundraising total.
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Q: How long will it take for donations to be processed and counted toward my fundraising total? Is there a difference between online donations and mail-in donations?
A: Online donations are processed automatically and immediately applied to your fundraising total. Offline gifts (made by check and money order) will be processed and applied to your fundraising total within seven to ten business days.
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Q: What is a matching gift program? How can I participate?
A: Many companies have programs that match their employees' charitable contributions. This can double -- and sometimes triple -- the amount of a donation at no additional cost to the employee. When your friends and family contribute to Rock & Run, remember to ask if they work for a company with a matching gift program. Your donors can check with their human resources department to find out if Memorial Sloan-Kettering is one of the charities their company supports. Or you can check online by using the easy search tool here. See our Matching Gift page for more information.
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Log In Answers:
Q: I'm a registered participant and I'm having problems logging in -- can you help?
A: Double-check to make sure you're entering your username and password correctly. Remember, your username and password are both case sensitive. Contact us if you are still having trouble logging in.
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Q: I can't remember my username and/or password. What do I do?
A: Start by checking the confirmation e-mail we sent you when you registered to become a Rock & Run participant. Otherwise you can go to the Log-in page, enter your e-mail address, and request your log-in information. An e-mail with your user name and password will be sent to you.
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Q: I'm trying to register, and I'm getting an error message that references my username and/or password. I didn't realize I already had a username and password.
A: If you've participated in or donated to other Memorial Sloan-Kettering events, or if you've received event-related e-mail from Memorial Sloan-Kettering, a username and password have been created for you. Just go to the Log-in page, enter your e-mail address, and request your log-in information. An e-mail with your username and password will be sent to you. Or you can contact us via e-mail at rockandrun@mskcc.org or by phone at 646-227-3885. We'll be happy to assist you.
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