Before the Race

Dash for Dad Volunteers are needed prior to the race to give the pre-registered runners their bib numbers, goodie bag and T-shirt.

This will require a five-hour commitment on Sept. 25 or 26.

Volunteer Today!

To sign up to volunteer for the Abbott and Depend Dash for Dad 10K, email Tracy Amish at tracy@zerocancer.org and indicate your preference for volunteer job.

Download the Volunteer Form

On Race Day

Dash for Dad We need a large number of volunteers on race day to help out in the following areas:

On-site Registration
This entails helping runners fill out the registration forms, pay their entry fees and ensuring they have their bib numbers, goodie bags, and T-shirts.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up
This includes giving the pre-registered runners their bib numbers, ChampionChips, goodie bag and T-shirt and will require a two-hour commitment on race morning.
On Course Water Stations
Hand and out water to the thirsty runners during the race.
Course Marshalls
Course Marshalls keep the runners on the course and preventing any cars which may have strayed onto the course from colliding with the runners. This is also a great opportunity to cheer the runners on as they pass.
Split Timers
This involves giving the runners the elapsed time in the race at each mile point on the course and will require a good set of vocal cords and a runner's digital watch.
Post Race Food and Water
This will involve handing out food to the runners, restocking the food table and replacing trash bags when needed.

Lace up your sneakers and join us on September 27 for the 2009 Abbott and Depend Dash for Dad, a 10K race to support ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer. It's the only capital area race against the disease and the largest one in the nation. The Washington, DC metro area leads the country in prostate cancer death rates. Nationwide, a man dies every 18 minutes. But there is hope – education about prostate cancer risk, early detection and advancements in treatments through research can save countless lives. All Proceeds will go to prostate cancer research and free testing in the Washington, D.C. area.

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The entry fee for the 10K is $25, and $30 after Sept. 4. The 2 mile fun walk entry fee is $10.

Form a Team

Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (club, church or association) or schools and form a team to run the race and fundraise to end prostate cancer. Team captains can set up their team by registering online as a team.

For more information on registration, email Tracy Amish at tracy@zerocancer.org.

Do your part to support this important cause and become a sponsor today. With the help of our sponsors, this year's Abbot and Depend Dash for Dad 10K is an event not to be missed! A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to sponsor this event, email Jamie Bearse at jamie@zerocancer.org.

Zero prostate cancer deaths. Zero prostate cancer cases and for those with prostate cancer it means a zero PSA. Our name conveys what we stand for – zero tolerance for prostate cancer. As ZERO, we commit ourselves not only to reduce prostate cancer or alleviate the pain from the disease but to end it. We see a future where all men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer will be cured or manage their illness with good quality of life, with the support they need to minimize physical and emotional suffering and to cope effectively throughout their cancer journeys.

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