FAQ

General Questions

1. What is the Tour De Lis?

   The Tour de Lis is a road cycling event that benefits Lance Armstrong Foundation, Cancer Association of Greater N.O. and Planet Cancer. It's not a race - it's a ride with a purpose - to raise funds for and awareness about cancer survival, support, and research.

2. Who can ride the Tour De Lis?

   Individual, corporate, and family teams are welcome and encouraged to participate. All cyclists must be at least 12 years of age. All cyclists must wear a bike helmet. Baby seats and child carriers attached to bikes are not permitted.

3. How long is the ride?

   The course is a 3-mile loop. You may ride as many loops as you wish.

4. What is the goal of the Tour De Lis?

   The goal of the Tour de Lis is to provide a ride that is safe, fun, non-competitive and open to all levels of cycling ability, while bringing cancer awareness to the community and raising funds for organizations that are in the forefront of Cancer Survivor Support. Our vision is to engage the New Orleans community and the entire nation of individuals, families, corporations, and volunteer organizations to unite in the effort to raise awareness, funding, and knowledge levels with respect to cancer treatment, research, and survivorship.

Fundraising

1. Who benefits from the funds raised by Tour de Lis?

   Proceeds from the Tour de Lis support the CAGNO, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Planet Cancer.

2. Is there a minimum amount I'm required to raise for the Tour De Lis?

   We encourage each individual to set their own personal fundraising goal and do their best to achieve it. Fundraising prizes will be awarded to the top individual and team.

3. When is the deadline for fundraising?

   Deadline for turning in all fundraising dollars is noon, May 10, 2010 at Tour de Lis in New Orleans. For further information, please contact us.

4. To whom do I make checks payable and where do I send them?

   All checks should be made payable to the Tour de Lis. Please ask your supporters to mail their donations directly to you so that you can keep track of your fundraising results. Keep a tally of your donations but mail checks as soon as possible to:

   Tour de Lis
   501 Basin Street, Suite A
   NOLA 70112

5. How is my fundraising credited?

   If you want credit for your fundraising, you must turn in a completed Tour de Lis donation envelope with your offline and online donations, matching gift forms and donation amounts on ride day.

6. Are there awards for the top fundraisers?

   Tour de Lis will be awarding the TOP TWO Fundraisers this year! Find out more about the fundraising awards here.

7. What are Matching Gift Programs?

   Many employers have matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Ask your employer or HR department for more information. Include matching gift amount and forms with your donation envelope.

Registration

1. Where/how do I register?

2. How old do I have to be to register? To ride?

3. How do I register my team?