Lemons of Love Challenges
Feeling up for a challenge? Let us tell you how it works!
You don't have to be the fastest to win this race! Earn swag by challenging your friends to sign up or encourage people to donate to our cause. We have several special challenges for those who love some friendly competition:
Category #1: Top Lemon-Aider
The person who raises the most funds outside of the registration fee for the event
Note: You do not have to be a runner/walker to help us fundraise! Sign up here!
The Lemon-aider Prize will be given to the INDIVIDUAL who raises the most funds outside of the registration fee for the race. The Lemon-aider Team Prize will be given to the TEAM that raises the most funds outside of the registration fee for the race. The prize includes the delivery of 25 chemo care packages donated in your honor to a local oncology unit. The top team will have 50 chemo care packages donated in their honor. Each of the packages will include a message that highlights your efforts as a top LOL supporter. And of course the prize comes with a full year of serious bragging rights with your name/team's name on the Top Lemon-Aider Trophy which will be proudly displayed at the Lemons of Love Resource Center.
Category #2: Top Lemon Head
The person who challenges the most runners to sign up and complete the race.
Multiple people can become a Lemon Head!
- If 5 people accept your challenge and sign up to run/walk or create a fundraising page, receive an Honorary Yard Sign.
- If 10 people accept your challenge and sign up to run/walk or create a fundraising page, receive a Chemo Care Package that you can send to someone you love.
The person who encourages the MOST people to accept the challenge to run/walk will win the TOP LEMON HEAD prize. The prize includes the delivery of 25 chemo care packages donated in your honor to a local oncology unit. And of course the prize comes with a full year of serious bragging rights with your name on the Top Lemon Head Trophy which will be proudly displayed at the Lemons of Love Resource Center.
Categories #3: Best Photos and Videos
The top winner in each category will receive a prize!
Challenge #1 - Best "Challenge" Video
Take a video challenging your friends to participate in the Lemons of Love 5K/1M Virtual race...think ice bucket challenge, but with a zesty twist!
Challenge #2 - Best Cheering Station
Get your friends and family involved by creating a cheering station. Submit a video of them enthusiastically cheering you on!
Challenge #3 - Best Lemon-themed Virtual Race Finish Line
Create a unique lemon-themed finish line for your virtual race and have someone snap a picture of you crossing it with gusto.
Best Lemon-themed Costume
Get creative and dare to run in a wacky lemon-themed costume.
STEPS TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO or PHOTO
- Post your video or photo on your social media
- Tag Lemons of Love Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter - this helps us spread awareness
- Add a link to the registration site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/MountProspect/PinkLemonade6thZest
- Use the hashtag #LOL6thZest
- Send us an email by October 4 at noon with a link to your video or photo - Tricia@lemonsoflove.org
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
Winners will be selected by 5 pm on October 4, 2020 and will receive an email notification from the 5K committee. Prizes will be distributed by Halloween.
