2010 4th 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, June 4th. Doors open at 6:30 pm, dinner & Stampede begin at 7:00 pm.
Where:	Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor (new location for 2010) 2781 Packard Rd, 48108 (the north side of Packard Road between Stadium and Platt)
Who:	The event is open to all DxA2 runners, their family and friends, charity supporters, sponsors, and the public! (This is an adult oriented event, not appropriate for children under 13.)
Food:	Buffet dinner served
Drink:	There will be vareity of beverages available including water, soft drinks, beer and wine.
Attire:	Casual (but no running shorts!)
Tickets:	$15 each. Sold via 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!)

On Stage

Special guest: Nick Willis - 2010 Olympic Bronze medalist at Beijing in the 1500 meters. (Visit his website at: www.willisrunning.com)
Hopefully former U of M Women's Track Coach Red Simmons will join us and share pearls of wisdom from his 100 (!) years of life experience!
We'll also have live music to enjoy. (Band TBD.)

Charities

The event will support the three 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: There will be a lot of great deals on some really nice stuff! (This is becoming very popular!)
50/50 raffle: A raffle will be held. The drawing will be at 9:30 PM. (Must be present to win!)

Stampede Schedule

6:30 PM	Doors Open - happy hour begins
7:00 PM	The band hits the stage!
7:30 PM	Welcome and introductions
7:35 PM	Sponsor recognition
7:45 PM	Dinner (and music)
8:30 PM	Marquee Athlete Nick Willis talks about the Olympics and his running career
9:00 PM	More great music!
9:30 PM	Silent auction ends 50-50 drawing
10:00 PM	Event ends

Directions:

From Ann Arbor: take Packard 1.5 miles past Stadium and it will be on the left.

From US 23: take the Washtenaw Exit (#37) west, turn left on Huron Parkway, merge with Platt, then right on Packard. It will be a half mile down on the right.

From I 94: take the State Street Exit (#177) north, turn right on Eisehower, merge with Packard and it will be the first drive on the left. (0.2 miles)

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