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YES! we have drums! many cool percussion instruments (of all sizes and sounds) will be available for purhchase and/or rent.YES! there will be professionals on hand to give free on-site drumming instruction.YES! our very cool drumSTRONG t-shirts and pro cycle jerseys are still available in our online shop and at the event.just send us your size(s), shipping (and e-mail) address, phone # and $15. per t-shirt, $20. per women's t-shirt and $85. per cycle jersey + $6. for s & h. Add $3. (shipping fee) per additional shirt. mail checks to :: DrumsForCures 725 Providence Rd. suite #210 Charlotte, NC 28207 All donations are tax deductable to the extent of the law. DrumsForCures,Inc. producer of drumSTRONG, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization #20-8297035 How does the sponsorship/per hour drumming thing work? Register :: then solicit sponsorship $ for your per hour drumming. The more you raise, the greater the rewards. Raise $1,000. and receive a cool REMO 'Festival' Tubano drum :: raise $2,500. and receive a custom crafted African djembe and join us for a really nice Sponsors' Brunch Sunday @ noon! Raise $, support survivorship and lift spirits. See sample letters below. TEAMS! You can also join or form a TEAM and get discounted registration rates and prizes : *TEAM of 10 or more = $20 per member registration fee There are Prizes for ::*the largest TEAM *raising the most $ *most people drumming the longest! TEAM registration closes on May 1, 2009. monitoring TEAM activity is the Team Captain's reponsibility and onsite activity reports will be acknowledged at the Registration Tent. contact scott@drumstrong.org about registering TEAMs.
Does everyone have to pay? Do you have to drum for the entire event? We would love for any TEAMS to coordinate 'round the clock drummin' so there is always a TEAM member playing. What if I don't have a drum? rain or SHINE! The Drum Circle is under a most unique (and beautiful) shade structure. It will provide shelter for drummers. We'll also have some rain protection (plastic ponchos). Hey, it's only water. We've dealt with greater challenges in our lives... How do I Register? Registration is $25.00 for individuals 12 and over, and $50.00 for families with children under 12. Registration is good for both days of the event, May 16th and May17th, 2009. Please remember that the registration fee is a donation to our worthy causes. DrumsForCures,Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization Online registration closes Thursday night @ midnight EST (two days before the event), However, you may also register on site both days of the event. To donate to a registered Fundraiser's efforts, go to DONATE and select the participant's name from the drop down menu. Registrants receive the following packet. If you need to download another copy of the registration letter and sponsor sheets, please click below. registration letter & sponsor sheet (pdf) Here’s a sample letter that you can send to all of your family, playmates, workmates, employees, and all of the good-hearted folk you can think of. sample fundraising
letter (word document)
The Rules ::any breach of rules is grounds for ejection Remember, We're raising support for amazingly good causes here in an amazingly unique fashion. Be a positive part of this. Have fun but stay tuned-in.
YES! Have a Great Time in the meadows and at the DrumCircle but do it withOUT artificial enhancement.No! alcohol or drugs allowed on the property. It will be confiscated.
Our mission is to raise cancer awareness, educate, support survivorship and BEAT cancer through rhythm. Our mission will not be compromised by potential safety concerns or bad press.
Camping ::Park, Pay (if you haven't already registered), then carry your gear to campsites in the upper fields. No vehicles in camping area.
Hotels ::There are several accomodation options of varying degrees of luxury in the area and a nice camp ground about 12 miles away called Cane Creek in Waxhaw, NC. if you come to town early http://www.co.union.nc.us/gov_offices/parks/parks.htm Communicate with Carola, carola@drumstrong.org for accomodation assistance. Directions ::Please be polite and patient with our traffic and parking attendants and use extreme caution when entering the property. Park, then go to Registration Tent. From Charlotte – Take Providence Rd. south past Arboretum, cross over Hwy 485 (go exactly 4 miles south past 485), stay on Providence Rd (through Weddington) and turn left onto Ennis Rd. just PAST Misty Meadows Farm sign. drumSTRONG™ entrance is on the left. From points North – Drive south on Hwy 77 and exit onto Hwy 485 EAST (towards Pineville – Matthews). Drive approx. 6 miles exit, onto Rea Rd. Turn right, drive approx. 7 miles south on Rea Rd. Dead-ends into Providence Rd. S. Turn right, go less than a mile, just PAST Misty Meadows Farm sign, turn left onto Ennis Rd. drumSTRONG™ entrance is on the left. From points West – Drive north on Hwy 85 and exit onto Hwy 485 EAST (towards Pineville – Matthews). Drive approx. 18 miles, exit onto Rea Rd. Turn right, drive approx. 7 miles south on Rea Rd. Dead-ends into Providence Rd. S. Turn right, go less than a mile, just PAST Misty Meadows Farm sign, turn left onto Ennis Rd. drumSTRONG™ entrance is on the left. From points East – Drive south on Hwy 85 and exit onto Hwy 485 WEST (towards Mint Hill – Matthews). Drive approx. 20 miles exit onto Providence Rd. Turn left, drive 4 miles south on Providence Rd (through Weddington) just PAST Misty Meadows Farm sign, turn left onto Ennis Rd. drumSTRONG™ entrance is on the left. From points South – Drive north on Hwy 77 and exit onto Hwy 485 EAST (towards Pineville – Matthews). Drive approx. 6 miles exit onto Rea Rd. Turn right, drive approx. 7 miles south on Rea Rd. Dead-ends into Providence Rd. S. Turn right, go less than a mile, just PAST Misty Meadows Farm sign, turn left onto Ennis Rd. drumSTRONG™ entrance is on the left. From Charlotte Douglas Airport – As you leave from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (Clt) you're on RC Josh Birmingham Pkwy. Go approx. 1.5 miles, exit (right) onto Billy Graham Parkway south, go approx. 5 miles cross S. Tryon St. and exit (right) onto Hwy 77 SOUTH. Drive south on 77 approx. 6 miles and exit onto Hwy 485 EAST (towards Pineville – Matthews). Drive approx. 6 miles exit onto Rea Rd. Turn right, drive approx. 7 miles south on Rea Rd. Dead-ends into Providence Rd. S. Turn right, go less than a mile, just PAST Misty Meadows Farm sign, turn left onto Ennis Rd. drumSTRONG™ entrance is on the left. All volunteers, staff, exhibitors and vendors (once you’ve unloaded) will park in a designated area in the upper lot. ...once was LOST :: but now it's FOUND ::Found :: '09 1 Toyota car key (single key w/2 simple rings and a small tag) 1 Slik Tripod Golf umbrellas Lawn Chairs Child's backpack (green w/ animals :: Lucas 1921) Child's bag :: "Pucci Pups" w/ crayons inside Bag of Bocci Balls Green Camping Lantern Brown knitted Shawl w/fringe Purple zip-up Hoody Aspire Bongos drumstick carrier If you accidentally picked up somebody else's stuff, please contact scott@drumstrong.org. Laptop, handbag, some drums (dumbek), were misplaced.
Found :: '07 Found :: '08 3 Sleeping Bags: 1 Soft Tan Blanket 6 Pillows 2 Blue Tomtom drums 1 LP Aspire (white oak) Bongos 5 Chairs: STUFF: Round blue soft Cooler - JLS
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