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When is this happening?
The Deaf Dream's 2nd Annual Virtual 5k will be Saturday, July 11th. We encourage participants to start the 5k sometime between 6 am - 10 am (in their own respective time zones).
Please take pictures and videos of yourself (or group) and send them to us after you complete the course: elizabeth@thedeafdream.org
How do I fundraise?
There is no monetary requirement to participate in the 5k. However, we would encourage you to raise at least $15 if possible [enough for 1 week of college]. Here are some ideas on how to fundraise:
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Let your friends, family, and neighbors know that you are doing a 5K for The Deaf Dream. Encourage them to visit our website if they want to learn more about what our mission is.
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Ask them to donate anything, from spare change to $5 or more.
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If they prefer donating directly on the website, have them go to The Deaf Dream home page and submit their donation there.
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Invite others to participate and fundraise with you (you don't need to know Sign Language or anything about Deaf Culture to be a part of this event)
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Please submit any donations you collect for the 5k through the same link, or if you prefer mailing the donations, please request an address at editor@thedeafdream.org
How do I plot my own course?
The Deaf Dream Virtual 5K is something you can do wherever you want!!
All you need to do is map your own course. You can make the course easy or hard according to what route you want to take.
The following link makes measuring a course super easy! Just go to the link, type in the address of where you want to start the 5k, and click along which path you want to take and it will measure the distance for you.
http://www.runningmap.com/beta/
Just remember that a 5k = 3.1 miles and you should be good to go!
And don't forget!
Do your best to get a good night's sleep before the 5k, and make sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after.
If you don't feel like you can complete the course, it's okay! We are just excited to have you participate and help! Feel free to fundraise anyways and let your sponsors know that people will be completing this 5k all around the world!
Thank you so much for being a part of this!