So…What's Your Personal Best in Watermelon Seed Spitting?
Join 100 other athletes for an incredible field of dreams day at the most famous ballpark in the country. Witness your name and picture on the giant VideoBoard and go where no fan has gone before as you play Wiffle ball homerun derby in center field, hurl discs off the Green Monster, pitch peanuts in the stands, spit watermelon seeds, and compete in a one-of-a-kind baseball-themed obstacle course in front of 20,000 cheering fans. You'll also enjoy a private park tour and a memorable after hours party in an exclusive pavilion high above the field.

It doesn't take a chiseled frame, an Ortiz bat or a Dice-K arm to claim this prestigious title, just a cool blend of odd skills & backyard savvy.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET ON THE LINE UP CARD AT FENWAY?

1. A playful spirit and a love of quirky games. You'll compete and laugh your way through a number of non-traditional events, including the Green Monster Toss and Warning Track Dash, Seed Spitting, and Peanut Pitching. Whatever the results, a big Fenway crowd will provide the cheers and warm ovations you always dreamed about as a kid.

2. A commitment to raise $5,000 for kids in need. You'll be raising pledge money for the Life is good Kids Foundation. Fully 100% of money raised will go to Project Joy and the Red Sox Foundation to support children in need. Use our easy online fundraising tool to help you pile up the pledge money. Raise the most for charity and win an exclusive Fenway experience.

3. Register here and start fundraising online: www.fenwayathletes.kintera.org. Once registered, you can send an E-mail to friends & family requesting a donation -- and let the software do the rest.

For more information please email kate@lifeisgood.com.

SO, YOU HAVE STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE AS AN ATHLETE — NOW WHAT?

See below for some all star fundraising tips to help you reach that ambitious goal of $5,000 raised for kids in need.

Get a Running Lead: Approach Your Employer
The fastest way to kick start your fundraising is to speak to your employer and ask if they will match what you raise or at least make a substantial donation. Many companies are very willing to support their employees in this way and may have a specific budget for this type of donation. In return you could contact local press and generate some coverage as thanks for their support. You might also publicize yourself in your company newsletter and ask colleagues to sponsor you direct.

Spread Your Hits to the Whole Field
The fastest way to kick start your fundraising is to speak to your employer and ask if they will match what you raise or at least make a substantial donation. Many companies are very willing to support their employees in this way and may have a specific budget for this type of donation. In return you could contact local press and generate some coverage as thanks for their support. You might also publicize yourself in your company newsletter and ask colleagues to sponsor you direct.

• Family and friends

• Work contacts

• Colleagues past and present

• Neighbors

• Groups, clubs, and associations to which you belong

Use a Wide Assortment of Pitches
There are lots of things that you can do in addition to emailing your contact list. Here are a few ideas:

• Invite family and friends to Red Sox night at your house. Provide the nuts and pretzels - and a donation box next to the beer cooler.

• Hold your own Backyard Games with family and friends. Compete in seed spitting, peanut tossing, and wiffle ball homerun derby. Cook on the grill. Collect donations. One of our athletes raised substantial money this way and her backyard fundraiser was featured in the local paper.

• Approach a local bar or restaurant and request a "Tip Night" on your behalf - a donation of all tips received on one night. Contact us and we'll provide promotional materials for your bar or restaurant.

• Donate your services for one hour to a busy friend in exchange for their financial support: wash their car, cut their lawn, walk their dog.

• Hold a yard sale. If you have just a few items collecting dust at home, dust them off, post the list at work, and ask for bids. Or post the items on ebay and donate your earnings.

• Put a colorful donation box on your desk at work.

• Mail personal letters to your top ten prospects and enclose a baseball card (purchased or from your dusty collection) with each letter.

• Write to a least five close business clients or suppliers.

It Ain't Over til It's Over, Right Yogi?

• Carry your fundraising page address in your wallet or purse or write the address on a set of your business cards. Stash event info in your car. You never know when or where the opportunity may arise to obtain support.

• And finally - Keep going. You are always going to get some brush back pitches, but keep taking your swings. You will feel a tremendous sense of pride when you achieve your fundraising goal.