PSEUDO NAKED 5K

By: Mikayla Sanocki & Rachel Zacher

Origin

The Pseudo Naked 5K was developed in an RA class by four RA’s.

Each group in the RA class had to do a different project (Social, Educational, Diversity, and Service). The Pseudo Naked 5K can serve all

four of these projects! The Pseudo Naked 5K started with no

budget.

1. To have fun. This is meant to be beneficial to the community of Winona, Winona State University, and Housing and Residence Life.

2. Outreach and support from the community. Raising money and awareness is important towards this cause.

3. To reach and engage new audiences. We want this to be a program, students look forward to every year.

Goals

Pseudo Naked?

This event raises awareness regarding various forms of cancer.

An opportunity for involvement from students and faculty on campus with a fun twist.

Pseudo Naked = Fake Naked. Wearing flesh colored clothing,

bathing suits, boxers, or short shorts gives the look of being naked!

Organization

Our group consisted of nine people.

Three – Four people could do this program.

Utilize RA’s, Hall Council members etc. from various buildings. This can help you advertise and handle any objectives you may have!

We started this program in the fall. It takes a lot of planning! If you want sponsors or allocations… do this right away! Your program is

revolved around your budget!

People Time

1, 2, 3… WALK, RUN, ROLL…

This year, we made the Pseudo Naked 5K a walk, run, and roll event. Roll = rollerblading or

biking Competition? We

wanted this to be fun, and competition may deter many students from participating. Still have a timer to clock

time for those that want it.

Budget

Originally, the 5K group started with a budget of 0 dollars. After allocating money, we had a budget of

$2200.00 Look to various clubs on campus to sponsor or

allocate money. Examples on campus:

Student Senate Hall Council/RHA Relay for Life (Colleges Against Cancer) Athletic Department Greek Council

Cost

Your largest cost will more than likely be t-shirts. Expect the cost to be well over 1,000.00.

If you do any food at the race, there could be a cost there.

Any marketing that you choose may also cost money. Ex. Radio ads or Facebook ads.

The only cost we had were t-shirts. Fruit and water were donated by our food service

at WSU!

T-Shirts

Cost this year was about 1700.00 for shirts (about 5.25 per shirt).

Each color corresponded with a different cancer.

Teel - Ovarian Purple – General Cancer Light Blue - Testicular Pink – Breast

Cost and Colors:

“I Need a Promotion…”

This program requires heavy advertising.

Word of Mouth! Our goal was simply

to make itself known. Leave it to students to talk about it!

Big and Small PR “All Campus” Emails Emails to RA’s or Hall

Directors to send to residents

Facebook groups Pre-Registration Get other clubs

involved!

Remember, many programs fail because of a lack of advertising. Standing out creates recognition. Recognition leads to participation.

“You’d Better Recognize!”

This year we chose to make a recognizable logo for the 5K. Our naked runner

became our logo. Logos will help create

“brand” recognition! Put on all

advertisements!

Nudity Promotes Community!

This phrase became the Pseudo Naked’s main slogan.

It’s a fun way to PROMOTE your program.

The slogan was used in our advertisementsand t-shirts!

Online Registration

Online Registration allowed us to reach new audiences. It is important for any program to handle objectives.

One such objective was the ability to pay for the 5K. Debit/Credit Cards are amongst most college

students. They could pay anytime and anywhere! As a 5K committee, you are then able to see who

has donated, what t-shirt color, and size they have. Set up tables by your lunch room or heavily passed

areas by students. Set up computers and help students register online!

http://teamacs.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=20030&pg=entry

Educational

That’s right. We made this program Educational!

Display boards had information on the various forms of cancer we were promoting. They were

strategically placed by the water and fruit at the end of the race.

Sponsors?

Sponsors can be hugely beneficial to your group as they may help with cost, donations, and recognition. Remember, you must

contact these sponsors well in advance! A year or more would be best!

Benefits: Example:

Day of the Race - Preparation Remember to wear

your shirts! Set up registration

tables. Outline course with

chalk or signs. Set up tables for t-

shirt pick up. Set up tables for

food or drink (if available).

Day of the Race – Preparation II

Grab walkies. Have some workers at each corner to prevent any accidents/injuries.

Set up a tent if rainy. Bring some tunes

and speakers… Nothin’ like “Eye of the Tiger” to pump people up!

Results?

200 Participants!

Raised:

over $1600.00For the American Cancer Society!!

**The largest turn out of the year for residence housing association program!**

Improvements

A website would be extremely beneficial. A continuous form of media serves as information for you, potential markets, and gives you something tangible for others to visually see.

A sponsor, again, can be a huge advantage for your program!

Work with other clubs! This is made to be beneficial for your University!!!

Adaptation – Your College!

Make this into a fundraiser for your Hall Council or RHA program.

Put a spin on your Relay for Life!

Use this as a program to promote health for breast/testicle examinations!

We can help. At Winona State University, we can help you set up an online website for registration at your school. We would also provide you with a contact from the American Cancer Society to help guide you through the program!

We are also available to you guys for any questions or concerns you may have. Truly, “Your people, Our network.”

Need Help?

Remember…

NUDITY PROMOTES

COMMUNITY!!!!

Questions?