Frequently Asked Questions for the ING New York City Marathon

      Frequently Asked Questions

1.     If I have a donor that wants to make a donation via check what do I need to do?

a.     Make checks payable to ING Run For Something Better

b.     Send the checks to:
ING
5780 Powers Ferry Road. NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
Attn: Kathleen Volpe
Sponsorships and Cause Related Marketing Manager

2.     How will these checks be tracked and count toward my fundraising goal?

a.     Once checks are received by ING, they will post as offline donations on your fundraising page (you do not need to do anything)

b.     Make sure your name and ING NYC Marathon are noted in the subject line of the check so that you receive credit  

3.     Does ING Run For Something Better accept matching gifts from companies?  
Absolutely and we highly recommend you asking your employer if they offer matching gifts.  In the past we have had many fundraisers successfully reach their fundraising minimum due in large part to these corporate matching programs.

4.     What is the tax ID# for ING Run For Something Better?  EIN # 26-3126326

5.     Who do I contact if I am having trouble customizing my personal fundraising page?

a.     Contact Active.com directly OR contact Kathleen Volpe with ING and she will do her best to assist you.

6.     What fundraising rewards will I receive for reaching certain milestones?

a.     $2,500 Rewards

                                               i.     Pair of signature orange shoelaces

                                             ii.     Orange Laces Nation technical training shirt

                                            iii.     Orange Laces Nation technical training hat

                                            iv.     * ING NYC Marathon sack pack

                                              v.     *ING NYC Marathon five-borough gloves

                                            vi.     *ING NYC Marathon arm warmers

b.     $3,500 Reward-  $50 Apple Gift Card

c.     $4,500 Reward- Hydration Pack

d.     $6,000 Reward- $100 AMEX Gift Card

e.     $10,000 Reward- $500 AMEX Gift Card

AND MANY MORE!!!

Note: Items * above will be available for you to pick up along with your hospitality packet at the ING Run For Something Better booth at the ING NYC Marathon Health & Fitness Expo during marathon weekend .  All other items will be mailed to you once you reach corresponding fundraising milestone.

7.     Do Orange Laces Nation / ING Run For Something Better have any training/running groups?  Orange Laces Nation is a virtual fundraising team and therefore does not have any official training/running groups.  With that being said, we do have team members from various locations nationwide that may be interested in running/training with other team members nearby.  Please contact your ING NYC Orange Laces Nation Team Captain, Kevin Beatty, if you are interested in looking into this and he will do his best to assist you.

8.     What happens if I do not raise my minimum fundraising amount of $2,500?  The New York Road Runners require all charity runners to raise this minimum amount in order to receive a race bib.  Therefore, if you do not raise $2,500, unfortunately you will not be able to run the 2012 ING New York City Marathon.  Don't worry though, that's what we're here for.  We'll work with you every step of the way and provide as much support and guidance so you can raise your minimum without any issues.