Join TEAM NORMAL™ and help raise funding and awareness about NORMAL In Schools!
Athletes like Ross (left) and Stephanie Wilson raised over $1200 for the NIS nonprofit while running the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n Roll 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix, Arizona!
John Kohnert (left) and Jen Martin (not pictured) raised over $2,200 for NIS at P.F. Chang's 2008 Rock 'n Roll Marathon in Arizona!
What is NORMAL In Schools?
NORMAL In Schools (NIS) is a national nonprofit arts-in-education organization that brings a hip, rock 'n roll musical (NORMAL), an accompanying curriculum, clinical pychologist and person-in-recovery to schools to teach kids about eating disorders, addiction and self esteem. Now, you can play a direct part in bringing this program to schools around the country!
What is TEAM NORMAL?
TEAM NORMAL is a group of individuals who have come together to help spread the word about NORMAL In Schools. Athletes can join TEAM NORMAL and wear our running singlets in races around the country! Non-athletes can also join and help us fundraise for NORMAL In Schools.
How do I join TEAM NORMAL?
You can either join TEAM NORMAL as a fundraiser by using our secure and EASY fundraising software and/or
Join TEAM NORMAL™ walkers and runners* across America who are Rockin' Their Way Toward Recovery
at events like P.F. Chang's Rock 'n Roll Marathon in Arizona to help NIS bring the award-winning
If you are an athlete who would like to run or walk for TEAM NORMAL follow these 4 easy steps
(for those who are not athletes, see below):
1. Choose a race you would like to participate in as a TEAM NORMAL athlete.
2. Register at the race event website.
3. Upon raising $500 for the NIS nonprofit, your race registration will be reimbursed by NORMAL In Schools and you will receive your TEAM NORMAL running singlet.
4. Create your fundraising page at http://www.active.com/donate/teamnormal and you are all set to go!
If you are not interested in running or walking a race on behalf of TEAM NORMAL, you can still make a huge impact by creating a fundraising team. Simply visit our secure fundraising page at http://www.active.com/donate/teamnormal, follow the quick and easy steps to register, upload your e-mail list and circulate your fund appeal. It is that easy! You'll be able to raise awareness and funding for TEAM NORMAL almost immediately ... AND you don't have to run or walk to help out!
Thank you, again, for your much needed support!
*NORMAL In Schools™ and TEAM NORMAL™ does not promote long distance running or walking for individuals who are currently suffering from eating disorders. This activity is recommended for those who are at a healthy, normal weight, are not dieting, and who have appropriately trained for this event. NIS hopes to offer a RNR relay option in 2009 so that people in recovery can "Rock into Recovery" together!