November 4, 2012

Medical Ministries International and the M*A*S*H Trainers have assisted hundreds of runners and walkers to successfully finish various marathon and half marathon events.  We are again offering runners and walkers the opportunity to take on the challenge of a full or half marathon in 2012.  All abilities welcome from beginner to expert!  The M*A*S*H Team will train for the Two Cities Marathon or Half Marathon to be held in Fresno and Clovis on NOVEMBER 4, 2012.

The M*A*S*H Training Program is a fundraising vehicle for Medical Ministries International.  The M*A*S*H Trainers are donating their time, and all proceeds will benefit MMI, a local non-profit that gathers surplus medical supplies from area hospitals and physicians to send to needy third world clinics.  MMI has provided assistance to India, Haiti, Congo, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mexico, Armenia, Columbia, Laos, Fiji, South Africa, Indonesia, Honduras, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.

MMI will provide:

• Individual Training Program, including Saturday morning group training runs and walks (usually at Woodward Park) beginning June 9, 2012
• Coaching by M*A*S*H Team Trainers
• M*A*S*H Team Race Shirt
• Entrance to Two Cities Marathon or Half Marathon
• Fundraising tips, including instructions on creating your own webpage to enhance your fundraising efforts

Your commitment as a M*A*S*H Team Member:

• A good attitude, desire, and discipline to maintain a proven training method to complete your selected event
• A willing heart to support MMI’s mission
• $400 minimum fundraising requirement (donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law)
• Raise $500 or more and receive a M*A*S*H Team running hat
• Raise $1,000 or more and receive a $50 Sierra Running Co. gift card, and a M*A*S*H Team running hat
• Raise $2,500 or more and receive a $100 Ruth’s Chris Steak House gift card, a $50 Sierra Running Co. gift card, and a M*A*S*H Team running hat

Registration for the 2012 Two Cities M*A*S*H Team is open now if you wish to register for both the EYE-Q California Classic and Two Cities Teams (and save $100 on the combined minimum fundraising requirements for the two events!). See the registration form.