Greetings Apple Chase Sponsor, Thank You for taking interest in support of the 2012 Apple Chase 5K/10K. The Apple Chase vanished from the racing scene back in 2005 and came back with a vengeance in 2011. With the spark, now a flame, the event has new found support from the community, both local and running, and from prominent sponsors such as you. The event will be run to support both the Critical Care Nurses through the Kathleen Shala Memorial Fund - Chilton Hospital Foundation and the Family & Friend for Freedom Fund. The the Passaic County Runners’ Club (PCRC) will be the managing/supportive nonprofit. The Family & Friend for Freedom Fund, as you may or may not know moved their 5K event from Mountain Lakes where they ran a 5K fundraiser under the guise of the Wounded Hero’s Run. The PCRC supports numerous events in the surrounding communities inclusive of their own Winter Series which draws runners from miles around. With your support… we believe we can continue to fortify this event as a “stap(p)le” within the Morris/Passaic/Bergen/Essex/Sussex County running communities. We also believe we will be able to assist all the involved benefactors in providing support to those in need. Enclosed you will find a list of the current sponsorship levels for this year’s event. We have created eight (8) levels (on the pages that follow) to accommodate a sponsor's ability to support this event so please review each one carefully prior to making your commitment. Any monetary or in-kind donation you are able to make is much appreciated. While you review each option please note/consider the following:

Donations at each level can be made monetarily, in-kind or through a combination of both means. Donations in-kind are based on the aggregate retail value of the donation. In-kind donations may be used to help facilitate a monetary return through the use of EBAY's

Mission Fish or Private Auctions. In-kind donations can be provided in support of either beneficiary. Just write the benefactor’s name

on your check. In-kind contributions could be practical (ice scraper/gloves/hat/sneaker), valuable (gift

card/vouchers/coupons) or edible (individually wrapped or freshly prepared break/snacks/drinks/bars items). “( )” are examples.

Monetary donations are preferred as they need not be converted and can be applied directly to the beneficiaries/programs being supported.

This is the Apple Chase’s 18th Running, and the event’s resurgence continues to be fostered by the Passaic County Runners’ Club, now taking the lead role. Many of the clubs members will be involved in supporting the Apple Chase through the event date by carrying its message to numerous events while helping ensure its success on race day, March 25th. If you plan on being present at the event please let us know and we will ensure you have the appropriate space/power available. Please advise a member of the race committee (sponsor@applechase.com) prior to March 9th.

There are also opportunities to “volunteer” and assist at the event pre/post race so please let us know if there is any particular activity within the event that you feel compassionate in supporting. Now a word on our beneficiaries: The Chilton Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)3 fund-raising organization for Chilton Memorial Hospital. The funds donated to the Kathleen Shala Memorial fund will specifically be used to support critical care nurses. The Foundation's philanthropic efforts provide vital funding for programs, construction, renovation and modernization of facilities, and the purchase of state-of-the-art technology. The volunteer Board of Trustees actively participate in and direct activities of the Foundation as well as oversee endowed gifts, the charitable gift annuity fund, and the transfer of funds to the hospital. As U.S. hospital profit margins continue to be challenged, philanthropic support is a direct reflection of the importance our community places on healthcare that is close to home. The Family & Friends For Freedom Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organized to provide financial aid to injured marines and their families, as well as post traumatic stress disorder cases from war, and all branches of the U.S Military as the need arises. Our severely wounded Marines continue to fight battles here at home with their struggle to adjust to their injuries. Our mission is to provide financial support to injured Marines while they continue their long road to recovery. The Passaic County Runners’ Club (PCRC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 public benefit corporation which leverages the running fabric to develop a social outlet in which to impact not just the individual but his/her community by knitting together those special events in each of our lives that bring us together. We welcome your support and look forward to seeing you at the 18th Running of the Apple Chase on Sunday, March 25th. Warmest Regards Ross Mistretta, President Passaic County Runners’ Club CC: Apple Chase Race Committee Members Kristen McCann Kaitlin Shala Judy Nixon Sue Halliday Kathy Sturla Kenneth Partyka

  

Family and Friends For Freedom Fund, Inc.

501©3 #20 2173511

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

Mission Statement

Our mission is to raise funds for Injured Marines and their families. Our severely wounded Marinescontinue to fight battles here at home with their struggle to adjust to their injuries. Our mission is toprovide financial support to injured Marines while they continue their long road to recovery. As stated inour Bi laws, Family & Friends For Freedom Fund, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes toprovide financial aid to injured marines and their families, as well as post traumatic stress disorder casesfrom war, and all branches of the U.S Military as the need arises.

Our Hero

On September 22, 2004 SSGT James Sturla a Marine in our family was severely injured just eight daysafter deploying to Iraq. His tank was hit by an RPG that ripped through the tank�’s hatch nearly severinghis left arm and de gloving his right hand. His recovery included more that 20 surgeries and painfulphysical therapy that got him back to where he was able to re deploy to Iraq almost exactly two years tothe day. During his stay in National Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD. his parents left their jobs and spentweeks on end at his bedside. Jim�’s wife never left his side.

Another one of our area HEROES that has been helped is:

Sgt Eddie Ryan, from Ellenville, NY was 21 years old when injured on April13, 2005. He was shottwice in the head and suffered traumatic brain injury. We have journeyed with Eddie and his familyon his road to recovery. We first met him at Helen Hayes Hospital, at that time it was difficult forhim to communicate or connect with his family. Today Eddie is still bedridden cared for by hisparents. They had to renovate their home to accommodate Eddie�’s wheel Chair and the hospitalbed. Their struggle is on going since the VA does not cover all of the Physical Therapy treatmentthat he requires. The donations that we have given Eddie help but it is only a fraction of the coststhat they still need.

Sgt Eddie Ryan�’s story is not an isolated case there are many injured that have sustained lifechanging injuries and they need our support through out their lives.

The Cause

The burden on families when their loved one has been wounded is all but forgotten. Mortgages stillmust be paid; groceries must be purchased; and travel expenses to see their hero are daunting. Ourorganization wad founded by members of Jim�’s family along with close friends to assist wounded andtheir families during their long road to recovery. We felt that we had to help not only �“Our Marine�” butall of the other military families that find themselves in this life changing circumstances.

Family and Friends For Freedom Fund, Inc.

501©3 #20 2173511

In this economic downturn, we are all going through financial hardships and struggles. Every one ofus has been affected. The men and women of our armed services are no different with theexception of still being on the front lines sacrificing themselves to protect us.

We have all seen those words on a window or bumper sticker. Have you ever asked yourself how youcould help?

Family and Friends For Freedom Fund has assisted over 280 families nationwide through raising inexcess of $500,000.

We are asking businesses and organizations to become sponsors. We would like to invite your companyto be a part of this event. We have a number of sponsorship opportunities with numerous levels ofrecognition.

Cordially,

Judy NixonSue Halliday5K CoordinatorsFamily and Friends for Freedom Fund, Inc.www.injuredmarinesfund.org973 897 223

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clrka^qflk= Community Patron, The board members of the Kathleen Shala Memorial Fund are making preparations for the newly revitalized Apple Chase 5K/10K to be run on Sunday, March 25, 2012, and I’m hoping that I can count on your support. Participation by racers, sponsors, and volunteers in our 10K Race and 5K Race/Walk, is projected to be record breaking. This event to benefit Chilton Memorial Hospital, will be reaching many members of our community. The run is held in memory of our mother, Kathleen Shala, who was a well-loved and respected nurse at Chilton for many years. Our family, with the help of our Chilton family, has set up a nursing education program, which this event will fund. The Kathleen Shala Memorial Fund through the Chilton Hospital Foundation, with your support will provide certification programs for the Chilton Hospital nursing staff who care for our community. These certification programs will be for a multitude of specialties: oncology, critical care, elder care, emergency, medical/surgical to name a few. This education program will provide nurses who are striving for excellence to be well prepared in caring for our community. Your direct involvement/support will ensure that they will receive education that meets the highest national benchmarks for patient care in their specialty. Please consider becoming a sponsor. Your participation will be greatly appreciated. The enclosed form provides information regarding levels of sponsorship and the publicity your company will receive. In distributing more than 5,000 applications, the Apple Chase will highlight the contributions of our top level sponsors. Your business can expect to receive substantial awareness for its support and contributions in/around this event. All sponsors will be honored for awareness for their commitments through a number of local mediums pre/post race. Please see the package for details. Involvement in the Apple Chase 5K/10K is a chance to be involved in the revival of a well known, appreciated, and long standing community event. We look forward to your involvement and continued support for this and the years to come. Sincerely, Kaitlin Shala Kristen Shala McCann Chairwomen

Sunday, March 25th 2012Registration 8:00-9:45AM

Starting Time: 10:00AMKids Fun Run from 11:30AM

Runners/Walkers in 2005: 497Runners /Walkers in 2011: 531

Runners /Walkers expected in 2012: 750+

For additional info visit www.applechase.com

Passaic County Runners’ Club * 96 Carol Place Wayne, NJ 07470

Attn: Applechase Race Committeewww.applechase.com * sponsorship@applechase.com * 973-706-8969

Olympic Gold Sponsor – $5000+ Sponsor's name will be affiliated with the 2012 Apple Chase 5K/10K Road

Races. Event title will be appended as follows: “brought to you by sponsor’s name in conjunction with ”

Sponsor's logo will occupy 5x5 center space on the back of the event t-shirt. Sponsor's logo will be featured on the cover of all race applications (if not printed) Sponsor’s logo will be featured in the February issue of RaceForum.

http://www.raceforum.com/ (must be received before January 8th) Sponsor's logo will be featured on all printed banners. Sponsor's logo will be featured in the credits of the event video posted on

Youtube.com and the applechase.com website. Sponsor's logo will be featured on the event page of the Apple Chase Road

Races event website (Entire 2012 Season) Sponsor's logo will be featured on select correspondence about our supportive

benefactors events through 2012 races. Sponsor will be mentioned frequently as the “major event sponsor” during the

day’s events. Sponsor will be visually featured in the post race sponsorship acknowledgement

sent to all participants. (a.k.a Thank You) Olympic Sponsor – $2500-$4999 Sponsor's logo will occupy 4x4 space on the back of the event t-shirt. Sponsor's logo will appear on the all race applications. Sponsor's logo will appear on all printed banners. Sponsor's logo will appear in the credits of the event video posted on

Youtube.com and applechase.com website. Sponsor's logo will appear on the event page of the Apple Chase website (Entire

2012 Season) Sponsor will be mentioned often as a “contributing sponsor” during the day’s

events. Sponsor will be visually represented in the post race sponsorship

acknowledgement sent to all participants. (a.k.a Thank You) Elite Sponsors - $1000-$2499 Sponsor's logo will occupy 3x3 space on the back of the event t-shirt Sponsor's logo will appear on race day banners Sponsor's logo will appear on the event page of the Apple Chase website (Entire

2012 Season) Sponsor's logo will appear in all tri-fold race applications (if not printed) Sponsor's will be mentioned at key times during the day’s events Sponsor will be verbally represented in the post race sponsorship

acknowledgement sent to all participants. (a.k.a Thank You) Grand Prix Event Sponsors - $600-$999 Sponsor's logo/name will appear on the back of the race event t-shirt Sponsor's name will appear on the race day banner (space permitting)* Sponsor's name will appear on the mile markers/directional signs. Sponsor's name will be mentioned randomly through the day’s events. Sponsor will be verbally represented in the post race sponsorship

acknowledgement sent to all participants. (a.k.a Thank You)

Highlights: The Apple Chase is back for good.The Apple Chase is being given USATF Championship consideration given its reception in 2011. The race runs an extremely flat “runners” course (no loops) through the picturesque community of Pompton Plains. USATF Grand Prix Events (both races) Mission Statement: See the respective websites for each benefactor’s statements.

IMPORTANT Deadlines: Print publication – January 8th

Print media – January 17th t-shirt logo - Mar. 1st

Proceeds to benefit the Family & Friends For Freedom Fund & the Critical Care Nurses through the Chilton Memorial Foundation. www.injuredmarinesfund.org/ http://www.chiltonhealth.org/foundation_index.shtml For sponsorship related questions please contact: Judy Nixon / Kristen Shala @ sponsorship@applechase.com For race related inquiries please contact: Ross Mistretta @ info@applechase.com Please make checks payable to the: PCRC Mail donations to:

Apple Chase Race Committee c/o PCRC 96 Carol Place Wayne, NJ 07470 973-706-8969

Champion Event Sponsors - $250-$599 Sponsor's name will be listed on the back of the race event t-shirt Sponsor’s name will be listed on applechase.com event website Sponsor will be verbally represented in the post race sponsorship

acknowledgement sent to all participants. (a.k.a Thank You) Kids Fun Run Sponsor – $150-$249 Sponsor’s name will be listed on the applechase.com event website Sponsor will be referenced in the post race sponsorship acknowledgement sent

to all participants. (a.k.a Thank You) Donation > $150 Sponsor will be referenced in the post race sponsorship acknowledgement sent

to all participants. (a.k.a Thank You) New for 2011-12 Donate through the Passaic County Runners’ Club on EBAY. http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=38369

R o a d R u n n e r s C l u b o f A m e r i c a 1501 Lee Hwy, Suite 140, Arlington, VA 22209 703-525-3890 FAX: 703-525-3891 http://rrca.org office@rrca.org

April 14, 2010 Mr. Ross Mistretta Passaic County Runners’ Club (dba PCRC) 96 Carol Place Wayne, NJ 07470 Dear Ross, Passaic County Runners’ Club (dba PCRC) #2650 (EIN: 27-1539415) is a 501(c)3 organization through the Road Runners Club of America group exemption status with the IRS. Below are two important excerpts from the http://ftp.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4573.pdf that clearly outlines the procedure for group exemption letters and verifying subordinate organizations under the group exemption ruling:

1. What is a group exemption letter? The IRS sometimes recognizes a group of organizations as tax exempt if they are affiliated with a central organization. This avoids the need for each of the organizations to apply for the exemption individually. A group exemption letter has the same effect as an individual exemption letter except that it applies to more than one organization.

Please see the accompanying copy of the RRCA’s group exemption letter from the IRS.

2. How do I verify that an organization is included as a subordinate in a group exemption

ruling? The central organization that holds a group exemption (rather than the IRS) determines which organizations are included as subordinates under its group exemption ruling. Therefore, you can verify that an organization is a subordinate under a group exemption ruling by consulting the official subordinate listing approved by the central organization or by contacting the central organization directly. You may use either method to verify that an organization is a subordinate under a group exemption ruling.

This letter is to serve as official verification as outlined by the IRS that Passaic County Runners’ Club (dba PCRC) is a nonprofit organization under the RRCA’s group exemption (Group Exemption #2702) with the IRS. If you need further information to verify the status, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely,

Eve Mills Director of Membership and Program Services

Finish on H.S. Track

5K/10K Start

2011 Sneakers Unlimited Apple Chase 5K/10 CoursesVersion 3.0 – March 23, 2011

Designed/Adjusted by Ross MistrettaMeasured by USATF Certified Course Measurer - Jane Parks

201110K

20115K/10K

20115K

Apple ChaseCourse Key

Police Car

Church Exit

Route

Police Officer Locations

Participants beyond this point by 10:45

Sign LocationsVolunteer Locations

Water Station – 3 Vols

Volunteer Locations

2011 Sneakers Unlimited Apple Chase 1 Mile Fun Run CourseVersion 1.0 – March 23, 2011

Designed/Adjusted by Ross MistrettaCourse has been estimated to 1 Mile using MapMyRun.com

Start - Finish

1 Mile Fun RunStarts on West End

going East turns Right onto Jocelyn going South then

Right onto Sanders going West to the end turning Right

onto Sunset which continues East back

onto West End. Course follows

Jocelyn and Sanders around to Finish just

before the intersection of

Sunset.