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You can make history happen by joining the Hike for History 2008!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
8 a.m. - noon
Starting location: Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
The Hike for History brings together students, teachers, alumni, and community members who want to support the Chicago Metro History Fair, discover Chicago history, and celebrate over 30 years of the History Fair. You do not have to be a super athlete to be a Hike for History superstar -- the leisurely 5k (about 3 miles) walk is manageable for participants of all ages and athletic abilities. The tour begins at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club and winds through Hyde Park. Historical highlights include such favorites as the Columbian Exposition, University of Chicago, and the origin of the Atom Bomb, along with lesser-known features including historic churches and neighborhood history.
The Hike for History benefits the Chicago Metro History Fair and the students and teachers who participate. Each year over 20,000 students and 400 teachers take up the challenge of exploring, analyzing, and presenting Chicago's history. Schools from across the socioeconomic spectrum participate in the History Fair, with about two-thirds of participants coming from low-income backgrounds. Your contributions help ensure the future of the Chicago Metro History Fair.
I want to Register for the Hike for History.
CMHEC uses Active Giving to manage online registrations and receive secure contributions for the Hike for History. This system will ask you to set up a FREE user account that will allow you to access your Hike for History headquarters. If you are setting up or joining a team, be sure to select "Team Rate." Your individual and/or team fundraising page will be set up automatically when you register. (Note: The red "member pricing" on the right applies only to Active Advantage members. Active membership is NOT required to register for the Hike for History.)
To sponsor a walker, select their individual or team name from the "View Fundraising Pages" menu above.
If you cannot attend on May 17, but would like to become a fundraiser anyway, we would love to have you participate. Create a free account and the Hike for History system will set up a personal fundraising page for you automatically. Your fundraising center will allow you to further customize your site, set a fundraising goal, and communicate with your donors.
Space is limited, so register early!
If you prefer to make a donation by mail, you can send your contribution to the address below. Don't forget to include the name of the walker in the "memo" line of your check. If your company offers a "matching gifts" program, you may also send any required forms to:
Chicago Metro History Education Center
Attn: Hike for History
60 W. Walton
Chicago, IL 60610
CMHEC thanks our Hike for History host, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club.
Questions? Visit http://chicagohistoryfair.org/hikeforhistory/ or call 312.255.3661 or email pkochanski@chicagohistoryfair.org.
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Total donations: $7,987
Goal: $10,000
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