New Peloton Project Member Teleconference

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New Peloton Project Member Teleconference
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Welcome to the Lance Armstrong Foundation!

• The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes
  that in the battle with cancer, unity is
  strength, knowledge is power and attitude is
  everything.
• From the moment of diagnosis we provide the
  practical information and tools cancer survivors
  need to live strong.

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• Today, there are more than 10 million people in
  the United States and more than 25 million people
  across the globe living with cancer.

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How do we help cancer survivors live strong?

• We serve our mission through three core program
  areas
• Advocacy
• Public Health (which includes our online resource
  for cancer survivors)
• Research

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Thats where youcome in

• Peloton Project members make it possible for the
  LAF to help people with cancer and their families
  live strong.

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How does the Peloton Project help?

• This year, more than 7,000 Peloton Project
  members will raise funds and awareness in their
  local communities to support the LAF.
• As Lance is racing for his 7th Tour de France
  win, the Peloton has been challenged to raise 7
  million through our 7 for Survivors goal!

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How we help you fundraise

• New member packet
• Online events calendar
• Online Personal Page
• Peloton mentors
• Bi-monthly newsletters
• Fundraising tools
• Ongoing support and advice

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New member packet

• Includes a welcome letter, information about logo
  usage, a mouse pad, a DVD from the 2004 Ride for
  the Roses and a CD with a fundraising kit.

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Online events calendar

• We can post your events on the online calendar,
  which is organized by region.
• To add events to the calendar, contact the
  Peloton Project coordinator (peloton_at_laf.org).

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Online Personal Page

• Step 1. Create a Personal Page Youll be able to
  create a personal page with your photo and
  personal story. Donors and interested individuals
  can view this page to see why you have become a
  Peloton Project member and why you're devoted to
  raising funds for the LAF.
• Step 2 Send Personal Emails This function
  allows you to send personal emails to your
  donors. The email sent will include a direct link
  to your personal donation page.
• Step 3 Track Every Donation At this link you'll
  see the listing of all of your donors and how
  much they've given. You'll also be able to view
  your total donations received.

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Peloton Mentors

• Geographical and fundraising Mentors support and
  encourage members in their respective regions and
  local fundraising efforts.

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Bi-monthly newsletters

• Includes Peloton Project news, financial updates,
  regional highlights from mentors, information
  about the LAF and member features and events.

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Fundraising tools

• Includes fundraising event guidelines, logo
  branding information, letters forms, event
  ideas, and communication guidelines.

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Ongoing support and advice

• Your Peloton Project support team is here to help
  you with your fundraising activities from start
  to finish. Email peloton_at_laf.org at any time for
  help or advice!

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We put the money you raise to work.

• Eighty percent of the money you raise supports
  the LAFs advocacy, public health and research
  efforts.

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Handling cash/check donations properly

• Fill out a sponsorship ticket (you can find it
  online in the fundraising tools section under
  letters forms ).
• Obtain a cashiers check in place of cash.
• Make sure your Peloton Project member name and
  number are on all checks.
• Send all regular USPS donations to
• Lance Armstrong FoundationPeloton ProjectP.O.
  Box 131808Houston, TX 77219-1808
• If you are sending any other type of mail (UPS,
  FedEx, DHL, overnight, certified, receipt
  requested, etc.), please send these envelopes and
  packages to
• Lance Armstrong Foundation Peloton Projectc/o
  4850 Wright Road Suite 168Stafford, TX
  77477-4114

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Ensuring tax receipts for your donors

• To ensure that your donors receive a tax receipt,
  do not deposit donations into your personal bank
  account and send the LAF a check. Please get a
  money order or cashiers check from your bank.

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In-kind donations

• We cannot issue a tax receipt to businesses that
  donate goods or services to your event.
• You can publicize their support of your
  fundraising event on signage, brochures and
  advertising.

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Matching gift programs

• Send your companys matching gift paperwork with
  the donation checks.
• We will return the paperwork to your company.
• We will credit the matching gift money to your
  Peloton Project account when we receive the check
  from the company.
• No pledges will be accepted.

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Your Peloton Project account

• View your Peloton Project account online by
  clicking on Get Involved then Peloton
  Project at www.livestrong.org and entering your
  username and password.
• Processing of donations normally takes two to
  three weeks.
• During peak donation times (June through August),
  processing takes three to four weeks.

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Rewarding your efforts

• The Ride for the Roses Weekend October 21-23 in
  Austin, Texas
• Events include a Sunday morning (October 23rd)
  ride with courses ranging from 6 to 100 miles, as
  well as a LIVESTRONG Village, Peloton Project
  Appreciation Dinner, LIVESTRONG Kids events, the
  Yellow Jersey Reception and a post-ride party.

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Questions Answers

• Thank you for your hard work and support of the
  LAF!
• Your Peloton Project support team at the LAF
• Allison Wright, Peloton Project manager,
  allison.wright_at_laf.org
• Natalie Seeboth, Peloton Project coordinator,
  natalie.seeboth_at_laf.org
• Jennifer Halpin, public relations manager,
  jennifer.halpin_at_laf.org
• Email us, or call [phone]