I got the below e-mail yesterday asking if I would be interested in becoming a DFMC mentor for a first-time runner. I certainly would do this! In the past week, I reached out to two first-time runners who live near me asking if they would be interested in going for a run with me. I feel so honored.
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Hi Everyone!
I hope you’re all doing well on the eve of our first 2015 DFMC Team Meeting!!
As you’ll see tomorrow, the running staff have selected a great group of first year runners to add to our community! The board has been very active calling and welcoming each new runner to the team, and the response has been tremendous.
We want to be sure each new runner is given the best chance to succeed in their fundraising efforts, and has an incredible first experience running for Dana Farber. To do this, we need your help. I remember my first year on the team, and the thought of raising money AND training to run 26.2 miles was daunting, to say the least. Each of you have been selected as potential mentors to our new runners based on your commitment to DFMC, and your passion for fundraising.
Over the past two years, we have assigned veteran running mentors to approximately 70 first-year DFMC runners, and we would like to offer this same opportunity this year.
Please consider volunteering as a mentor this year.
If you are passionate about helping others, have had success fundraising in the past, and want to help others succeed in their efforts, this is for you!! The time required is minimal. A few phone calls, emails, and check-ins with your assigned first-year runner is all we ask for. I was a mentor last year, and can tell you first-hand how great it was to talk to other runners, and see their success and appreciation for the support.
Please reply via email if you are interested. I’ll be at the meeting tomorrow, and am happy to answer any questions you may have. It’s important that our new runners have a great experience and feel supported to succeed – please consider volunteering!
Thanks and see you tomorrow!
Anonymous