2008 2nd Annual Soup Kitchen Stampede -
Race Kick-off Party (& Charity Benefit)
Don’t miss the Soup Kitchen Stampede! It’s going to be packed with fun, good food, great entertainment, and Dexter-Ann Arbor Run camaraderie!
| When: |
Friday, May 30. Doors open at 6:30 pm, dinner & Stampede begin at 7:00 pm. |
| Where: |
Holiday Inn Near The University of Michigan
Directions: US 23 to the Plymouth Road Exit in Ann Arbor (Exit 41) / Head West on Plymouth and turn left into the hotel parking area (near the BP gas station and before Green Road) |
| Who: |
The event is open to all DxA2 runners, their family and friends, charity supporters, sponsors, and the public! |
| Food: |
Italian buffet dinner |
| Drink: |
There will be a cash bar with a wide range of beverages available. |
| Attire: |
Casual (but no running shorts!) |
| Tickets: |
$25, sold through online registration (If not sold out – check the website for ticket status.)
No actual tickets will be issued; we'll have a list of registered Stampeders at the door!
(Please bring a photo ID just in case we need to check. Likely we won't...!)
Due to space limits only 100 tickets are available to runners & the public. (So get them quick!) |
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On Stage
- Marquee athletes Brian Sell (2008 Olympic marathon qualifier) and Clint Verran (2004 Olympic Marathon alternate) of Michigan's Hanson-Brooks distance project will share their experiences with the crowd.
- Duncan McMillan Jazz Band will provide music for the evening.
Charities
The event will support the three 2007 Dexter-Ann Arbor Run charity groups:
- C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Building Fund
- Hope Clinic of Ypsilanti
- The Michigan Blind Athletic Association
They will all be present with info at the event. Tax-deductible donations to any of the charities can be made directly at the event. We will raise money the evening of the event through:
- Silent Auction: One will be held at the event through out the evening. There will be a lot of great stuff!
- 50/50 raffle: A raffle will be held. The drawing will be at 10:45 PM. (Must be present to win!)
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Stampede Schedule
| 6:30 PM |
Doors Open - happy hour begins |
| 7:00 PM |
Jazz Band! |
| 7:30 PM |
Welcome and introductions |
| 7:45 PM |
Sponsor recognition |
| 8:00 PM |
Dinner (piano or quiet jazz) |
| 8:30 PM |
Marquee Athlete and VIP talks |
| 9:00 PM |
Jazz |
| 9:15 PM |
Silent auction ends
50-50 drawing |
| 9:30 PM |
Event ends |
Don’t Miss this Fantastic Event!
Support the race, support our charities, and have a great time! (You’ll be sorry if you don’t make it--and so will we!
Gelita Maxwell, Event Coordinator
Hal Wolfe
Event Producer and Dexter-Ann Arbor Race Director |
