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Corporate Challenge
2010 Corporate Challenge
The 3rd Annual Corporate Challenge is back and looking for inspiring companies to encourage corporate camaraderie, competition and charitable giving. Last year Coca-Cola Enterprises, Merrill Lynch, Wunderman, Anco Products, Grunau and Pillars participated in the ½ Marathon and/or 5K while they raised funds for charities in our community.
Now more than ever it is time to get fit, give back, and boost employee morale. Don't miss out on this memorable and rewarding event. Join in the fun and make a difference by uniting your workforce while competing for the Corporate Cup!
What's the Challenge?
The Chicago Half Marathon has paired up with Active.com to provide our runner’s with the opportunity to promote workplace wellness, support a charity and build teamwork across departments! The Corporate Challenge is an easy way to get your coworkers active and have fun. Receive everything needed to train to walk or run in any of the Chicago Half Marathon events while raising funds online for a charity of your choice.
Getting Started
Once you join the Corporate Challenge, Active.com will provide you with everything you'll need. As an Official Corporate Team, you'll receive:
- Team website (see example)
- Online donation and fundraising capabilities
- Interactive online training plans
- Weekly team emails
- Recruitment support
- A celebration you’ll never forget!
Corporate Benefits
By participating your company will be able to save money in employee direct healthcare costs, generate a new avenue for employee giving, gain awareness, build employee loyalty, boost brand awareness within an affluent demographic and create an unforgettable experience for your employees.
Employee Wellness Saves Money.
Wellness Programs provide an average return of $5.64 for every $1.00 invested in employee health (The World Health Organization, 2003).
The Philanthropic Advantage.
Studies show that 72% of Americans want their employers to do more to support a cause or social issue, 92% have a more positive image of a company that supports a cause and 87% of Americans are likely to switch from one product to another (price and quality begin equal) if the other product is associate with a good cause.
Learn more, check it out!
Questions? Email us CorporateChallenge@Active.com.
