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MENTORING: A RUNNING START 2007 AND 2008

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Event Description:
Mentoring: A Running Start provides an opportunity for underprivileged youth and their adult mentors (for example, Big Brothers Big Sisters matches) to train for a 5K race to learn lessons in teamwork, goal setting and accomplishment.

Event objective: The program aims to instill a life-long love for running and physical fitness in Michigan youth and adults.

Key Planning Tasks:
  • Share information and motivation with team members through e-mail, and program blog
  • Partner with sponsors to cover program costs including running shoes and attire
  • Organize a reception at the Michigan Governor’s Residence for teams and sponsors
  • Plan all details of a weekend trip for participants including hotel, transportation, food, itinerary and chaperones

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    Response:
    A mentor said of her mentee, “I didn’t think she’d ever run a mile straight before we started and now she’s participating in sports at school and exercising in her free time.” The mentee said of their experience, “I showed myself that when I really try and put my mind to something I can do it and as long as I have people by my side supporting me, I can do anything.”

    Media Relations Tactic:
    Write profiles for each team, and pitch their story to relevant outlets across the state.

    Statewide coverage:
  • 27 print articles

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