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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I begin?
Want to Participate?
Register here and join Team OHEL Camp Kaylie!
You can now create and manage your own personal page, share your photos, goals and have family and friends sponsor your campaign.
Want to sponsor a runner? Click here for details.
Want to become a Lead Sponsor? Click here for details.
If you have further questions, please contact Dovid Oratz at [email protected]
2. What are the Race Options and Schedules?
There are four races taking place, rain or shine:
Full Marathon: 7:00 AM
Half Marathon: 6:45 AM
10K: 9:30 – 10:00 AM
5K Run: 7:30-7:45 AM
3. What Does Pledging to Run mean exactly?
OHEL Children's Home and Family Services is dedicated to helping children with disabilities, children in our foster care, and those in domestic violence shelters have the best possible summer. With Camp Kaylie at OHEL, we are able to provide outstanding summers for children of all abilities and backgrounds.
All proceeds raised from the Jerusalem Marathon will allow these people to have the summer of a lifetime at Camp Kaylie.
By committing to this event, and pledging to raise money, you are helping raise invaluable funds for Camp Kaylie and helping continue giving everyone the chance for the best summer ever.
4. How can my sponsors submit payment?
Online contributions can be made by credit card on the runner’s personalized page found on this website. Just make sure to tell your sponsors to select your name from the list of runners. American checks can be made out to OHEL and mailed to: OHEL Jerusalem Marathon, Attn: Marisa Hanfling-Development, 156 Beach 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.
5. I am concerned that I might not be able to raise the required funds. Will I be able to do it?
Even if you've never raised money before, our materials and strategies will make it easy for you to solicit and collect sponsorships from friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, and others. Experience has shown that it is not only possible, but enjoyable, to set and reach your goals. Please refer to the sample letters that explains the programs this event supports, and you will be surprised to see how quickly friends, family, and co-workers will respond to your request to help this wonderful cause. Just remember to make it personal as well, as you want them to know that they are sponsoring YOU and YOUR efforts! And, as many companies offer charitable donation matching programs, make sure to ask your sponsors to check with their employers, as it will help you meet your goal ever more quickly.
6. I have never run a race. Will I be able to finish a half or full marathon?
Absolutely! It might take a little training and coaching, but many of our team members are first-timer runners. Whether you are a beginner, signed up for our 5K run/walk, or a serious athlete running the full marathon, remember the children and families of OHEL are cheering you every step of the way!
7. Is there a refund/exchange policy?
If a donation was made accidentally or for the wrong amount, simply make us aware of the issue and we will be happy to make any necessary refunds, changes or corrections. Race registration fees are not refundable.
If you have further questions, please contact Dovid Oratz at [email protected]
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