We promise it’s coming! New website launching January 2012… new site will have complete patient resource center as well as detailed information on where to join the registry, how to join, massive resource center for patients, caregivers and donors…
Interested in getting involved? Join TEAM RTR and fundraise and inspire others to join the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry. The TEAM now has limited 2012 race entry spots available for these popular events:
- The Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon (www.phillytri.com) – only 5 left!
- The Blue Cross Broad Street Run, Philadelphia Pa (www.broadstreetrun.com ) – Only 8 left!
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon (www.runrocknroll.competitor.com) – 20 spaces
Click on the Join TEAM RTR tab above to learn more on how to secure a spot, fundraising minimums, and all of the benefits of being on TEAM RTR!
RTR’s overarching mission is to increase the number of potential donors on the Be The Match Registry. RTR also creates awarness on the need to increase the number of potential marrow,stem cell and cord blood donors, using endurance sports as our platform. RTR provides inspiration, hope and healing by matching patients with potential donors.
Who We Are
Racing To Register (“RTR”) was started as a website in 2009 in order to inspire people to join the Be TheMatch Registry® (formerly National Bone Marrow DonorRegistry) by Tom Kramer, as his wife Pam has a form of Leukemia and needs a donor. Using endurance sports as a platform, Tom undertook the mission of completing1 marathon, 2 half Ironman and one full Ironman race in one year to inspire others to join the Registry. Today, RTR is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation which obtained tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To date, RTR has registered over 1,300 people and has facilitated two potential patient matches for patients.
What We Do
Racing to Register hosts several marrow donor registration drives each year throughout the region. The organization is also constantly working to raise funds which are used for various purposes. Racing To Register also supports the Racing To Register Endurance Team, which includes triathletes, swimmers, cyclists and runners, but is open to all levels and anyone of any age.
Programs
RTR CARES
RTR operates the RTR Cares program, which was established in 2011 in order to grant “wishes” to parents, children, and families who are staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. The goal of RTR Cares is to attempt to ease this burden, and to provide a temporary escape to a place of choice, whether it’s to a concert, sporting event, or dinner at a nice restaurant.
TEAM RTR
TEAM RTR is a program whereby any individual can register for a half marathon, marathon or triathlon and use that event to fund-raise for Racing to Register. Participants are able to receive a custom made training program developed by Mid Atlantic Multi Sport (www.midatlanticmultisport.com), and have access to race education clinics, a personal fund-raising web site, support from RTR and teammates, and exclusive entry to premier events. More information can be found on www.firstgiving.com/racingtoregister.
Some recent support!:
From Chrissie Wellington, 4 Time Ford Ironman World Champion, current 2011 Ford Ironman World Champion. 2011 1st place in Timberman 70.3 Ironman; 1st place Challenge-Roth ; 1st place K-Swiss 70.3 Ironman ; 1st place Spec-savers Ironman South Africa
@chrissiesmiles Chrissie Wellington –Check out @racing2register. They are doing amazing work to increase the marrow donor registry & save lives, using sport to make a difference.
Rod Carew, Hall Of Fame baseball player, recently said about RTR:
“As a professional athlete I recognize that winning any race or competition takes focus, determination, and passion. My impression of Racing To Register is that this organization has all of these essential characteristics required to win the race against blood cancers. The ongoing work Tom and his team do to educate and inspire people of all races and ethnicities about the importance of joining the Be The Match Registry is invaluable. It is my sincere hope that you will join me in supporting Racing To Register, now and in the future. “
From Catarina Morrison, Professional Triathlete and 2011 Texas Ironman Champion; 2o11 70.3 North American; 2011 70.2 St,. Croix Champion;
“As a World champion athlete, I can understand the drive, determination, and dedication that is required to fulfill a mission. I support Racing To Register, and their passion and hard work aimed to increase the bone marrow donor registry, and provide hope and inspiration to people suffering from all blood cancers. Also, I am happy to support Racing To Register’s Team RTR, which aims to get people involved in the fantastic world of endurance sports and simultaneously help further their cause.”
