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FAQ
FAQ
What is The Leukemia Cup Regatta?
The North Texas Leukemia Cup Regattas are held over two consecutive weekends. Centerboard boats race at the Corinthian Sailing Club at White Rock Lake April 27-29, 2012. Keelboats and Multihulls race at the Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club on Lewisville Lake May 4-6, 2012.
How can I sign up? Do I have to have my own crew? How do they sign up?
There is a link on the LCR home page for you to register at the club in which you intend to sail. There is also an opportunity for you to create a fundraising page if you are not interested in sailing in 2012.
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.
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 Regatta 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 LLS for more ideas and instructions on collecting and submitting donations.
How are funds used?
Proceeds from The Leukemia Cup Regatta 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 The Leukemia Cup Regatta.
How do I qualify for the Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson?
Sailors who raise $8,500 or more prior to November 1, 2012 are eligible to participate in the Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson, taking place in December 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Please contact your local Leukemia Cup Regatta staff for additional information and guidelines.
How can my yacht club hold a Leukemia Cup Regatta?
Please contact Libby Kaczmarek at (972) 996-5928 or Libby.Kaczmarek@lls.org and ask about hosting a Leukemia Cup Regatta.
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 Regatta or kickoff. To get more information about Gary Jobson's availability or involvement at your local event, please contact Libby Kaczmarek at (972) 996-5928 or Libby.Kaczmarek@lls.org.
Can power boaters and junior sailors participate?
The North Texas Leukemia Cup Regatta does not have a course for power boats on either weekend. We would love to have junior sailors participate! If you would like to learn more about junior fundraising opportunities, please contact Libby Kaczmarek at Libby.Kaczmarek@lls.org or (972) 996-5928.
