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FAQ
FAQ
What is The Leukemia Cup Series?
The National Capital Area Leukemia Cup Series consists of 3 major events: The Jr. Leukemia Cup Regatta, The Power Boat Poker Run and The Leukemia Cup Regatta. We have something for water sport enthusiasts of all ages!
Mark your calendar now for the 2010 Leukemia Cup Series events:
August TBD: 3rd Annual Jr. Leukemia Cup Regatta
August 29th: 4th Annual Power Boat Poker Run
September 10-11: 17th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta
How can I sign up? Do I have to have my own crew? How do they sign up?
Click here to get more information about registering for an event in our area.
How soon do I have to register?
The sooner you register the better. You'll need time to recruit others to participate as crew members or even other skippers who want to compete. And the longer a fundraising window you have, the more opportunity you'll have to grow the donations. Click here to get your registration started today!
How does fundraising work?
Whatever your style, we'll help make fundraising fun and easy.
For a super-simple approach, make use of the efundraising page you'll be given when you register. Your Leukemia Cup chapter staff will provide you with a packet filled with great fundraising tips, ideas, samples and instructions on how to create a personal fundraising Web page. You can use the site as is or add your own photos and messaging. Then, email your contacts a link to your site and watch the dollars start coming in!
In addition to raising funds online, you can also send letters to friends and contacts or be creative and hold fundraising events - parties, sales or auctions. Check with Loree Lipstein or Kaitlin McTighe for more ideas and instructions on collecting and submitting donations.
How are funds used?
Proceeds from The Leukemia Cup Series help advance The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. This mission is carried out through funding extensive research for treatments, cures, government advocacy, patient assistance programs, community outreach and education programs.
Do I have to be an expert sailor to participate?
Not at all! Even if you're not a sailor, you can join in on the fun! From being a crew member to watching the action on a spectator boat to attending the parties, sailors and non-sailors alike can participate in Leukemia Cup events.
How do I qualify for the Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson?
Participants who raise $8,500 or more prior to November 1, 2010 are eligible to participate in the Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson, taking place December 3-5, 2010 in Charleston, South Carolina. Please contact Loree Lipstein for additional information and guidelines.
How can my yacht club host a Leukemia Cup event?
We are always looking to expand the events in the Series and to involve more yacht and boating clubs! Please contact Loree Lipstein at 703-399-2957 and ask about your group can get more involved.
Can Gary Jobson appear at our event or kickoff?
Due to Gary Jobson's schedule, he is not able to participate in person at each Leukemia Cup event. To learn more about Gary Jobson's availability or involvement at the National Capital Area events, please contact Loree Lipstein at 703-399-2957.
