Hello Chicagoland Back on My Feet supporters!

You’ve all been patiently waiting for information about the new chapter, and we’re excited to announce our team locations, orientation dates, and other exciting ways to get involved with BOMF!

Wednesday, September 22nd will be the first day running in Chicago, but before then there’s lots of exciting events...

What are our teams and where will they be?

We’re proud to announce that our first three BOMF teams will be with the following locations.  Each will run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (Saturday runs start after a month) beginning at 5:45am and ending by 7:00am:

• St. Leonard’s Ministries (2100 W. Warren Blvd)
• YMCA – Lawson House (30 W. Chicago Ave)
• Residents for Effective Shelter Transitions (REST) - Interim Housing (941 Lawrence Ave)
• http://chicago.backonmyfeet.<wbr>org/teams.html

We can’t operate teams at these great locations without your help and that’s where orientations come in.  Each new volunteer is required to attend an orientation session prior to starting to run.  These orientations will be held at our running store partner Universal Sole (3052 N. Lincoln) and cover;

·         Background information about the facilities

·         How and why the BOMF program works

·         Logistics of participation (start times/locations)

 We’ll also have official launch shirts for sale at orientation – picking one up is a great way to show your team unity and support.  Universal Sole will also offer an orientation special of 10% off shoes and 20% off all clothing in store (excluding sale items and add on discounts to BOMF clothing). You can register for an orientation session by signing up through the link below!

 http://chicago.backonmyfeet.<wbr>org/Get-involved.html

We also hope that you’ll join us for a tremendous morning as Universal Sole fits all of the inaugural BOMF residential members for their new running shoes on September 21st at 8:00am.  It’ll be a morning of excitement and inspiration - you won’t want to miss out!  RSVP below:

http://chicago.backonmyfeet.<wbr>org/rsvp-for-the-kick-off-<wbr>shoe-fitting-at-universal-<wbr>sole.html

How else can you help?

FundRace for BOMF!
Looking for a guaranteed entry into the Chicago Half-marathon on September 12th? Want to support BOMF in the process and make your miles go even further? Don’t miss your chance to participate in this 14th annual event.  FundRace for Back on My Feet and get a guaranteed entry! Each entry has a $1,000.00 fundraising minimum and Back on My Feet will provide you with a personalized fundraising page, paid entry into the Chicago Half Marathon and BOMF gear! Our FundRacing program is a great way to support BOMF as it makes up 25% of our overall revenue. For more information on the Chicago Half Marathon and our FundRacing program, please contact Robert Nonemacker at Robert@backonmyfeet.org or 215-772-1080 x103.

Attend the BOMF Launch Breakfast on the morning of September 22nd!
On September 22nd, you’ll be a part of a movement bringing people together to remember that in spite of many differences, we all have the same needs of community and support.  Come celebrate that morning and the many to follow by attending our Inaugural Accenture BOMF Breakfast presented by Marriott. Pair your best pair of sneakers with your business attire for this fun and inspirational event featuring speeches by BOMF Founder Anne Mahlum as well as a BOMF alum from Philadelphia.  Limited tickets remain – purchase yours today! Also, if you think your company would like to get involved, we have corporate table packages still available – contact us for details!

https://backonmyfeet.<wbr>ticketleap.net

Grab some BOMF merchandise and look great while promoting BOMF!
BOMF Merchandise is available in store at Universal Sole (located at 3052 North Lincoln www.universalsole.com) and 100% of the proceeds go directly to support BOMF!
http://backonmyfeet242.<wbr>corecommerce.com/cart.html

Thanks again everyone! We couldn’t do this without you and are so excited to have you all get involved on the ground floor of BOMF here in Chicago and build something truly special. We can’t wait for the 22nd! Stay tuned to http://chicago.backonmyfeet.<wbr>org/chicago-landing.html for more details!

For further questions:

Josh Serlin
Program Director, Back on My Feet Chicago
c: 610-306-4939
www.backonmyfeet.org
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