Thank you for your interest in joining Team Hope for the 2011 Big House Big Heart Run! Last year Team Hope's participation in the Big House Big Heart event was a great success and great fun. Team Hope raised over $25,000 to directly support the important work of Hope Clinic.

So, how do I sign-up?

• Register for the race at Big House Big Heart website You can register online or by mail. Register before September 7, 2011, the cost to register goes up after that date.
• Register for Team Hope by filling out our handy online form.
• Contact Team Hope at TeamHope@thehopeclinic.org or by calling Connie Hallom (734-484-2989 ext 302). We'll get you connected to a Team Hope squad and make sure you get all the necessary information

How do I raise money for Hope?

• Print the forms you need from below and start asking friends, co-workers and family to sponsor you.
• If you raise $50 in donations, you'll receive a free Team Hope running shirt.
• Collecting donations in cash or checks is great! All checks should be made out to Hope Clinic.
• We can take donations by credit card, too. Just fill out the credit card form below.
• Sponsors can also donate on-line at networkforgood.org, search for Hope Medical Clinic in Michigan. (Or click here for a link.) Please ask them to put your name in the comment field so we know they are pledging you.
• All donations should be turned in at the Team Hope table at the Big House Big Heart Expo, or at the Team Hope tent on race day. Team Hope shirts can also be picked up at these times. Please wear them on race day!

What's happening on Race Weekend?

• Pick up your race packet at the Big House Big Heart Expo on Saturday, October 8 between 10am and 4pm at Pioneer High School. Stop by the Team Hope table while you are there to turn in your donations and pick up your Team Hope shirt.
• Come to the pre-race Team Hope Pasta Dinner. It's on Saturday, Octobe 8 at 4:00pm at Hope Center, 418 Harriet Street. This is a great way to meet other Team Hope members; plus we'll be eating with guests at our weekend hot meal. While you're there, get a tour of our brand new facilities!
• Sunday morning come to the Team Hope tent, located just inside the north gate of the stadium. We hope everyone will come to our Praise and Prayer Service at 8:15. (Sorry 10k participants, we know this conflicts with your race!) You can also turn in your donations at the tent and pick up your Team Hope shirt if you haven't done so yet.
• Run (or walk!) your event and know that you have helped make a difference in the lives of many!

• Donation Record for Team Hope This form is to keep track of all your donations.
• Tips for Fund Raising Some fundraising tips from Running Fit to get you started off right!
• Sample Fundraising Letter A sample letter to send to friends, colleagues and family to ask them for donations.
• Pledge Receipts This form contains pledge receipts to give to people for their tax-deductible donation.
• Credit Card Form This sheet has a credit card form that can be filled out for credit card pledges
• What Your Money Provides This sheet shows what certain dollar amounts cover for services.
• Information brochure on Hope Clinic and the services it provides

Forms and Info for Squad Leaders:

• Participant Sign Up Poster (please add your name and contact info to the poster)
• BHBH Participant letter
• Squad Leader Participant Form