So after my last post, I had a few people contact me about possible charities. That was awesome, and discouraging, after looking into a few bibs, it seems pretty pricey, so I will keep on looking for another way into the race for this coming april. I filled out an app, at the town I live in
you can check here for a listing of charities, BAA lists some of the charities on their web site, for a list of others you can check here.
http://www.charityteams.org/#!faqs-boston-marathon-runner-process/c49h
Some things to keep in mind if you are thinking about applying for a charity bib. First, you will need to pay 350 for the application fee. Second, it is common for some of the teams to charge that varies from team to team. Third, there is a processing fee that is 50 bucks, some let you apply that fee for your goal. Fourth, There is a timeline of how much needs to be raised by what dates, and the charities reserve the right to charge your card to get the amount required. Fifth, money matching contributions that companies offer may not be applicable, check each charity, but it seems that they do not apply. Sixth, there is a cut off date for you to back out, but you still may be on the hook for raising money, check the fine print. After the first of the year it seems that you are hooked for all that money, so be careful.
Also it seems like the majority of the bibs are application process. The lottery style seems to be the minority, like through the towns and maybe other special type bibs out there.
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