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Join the National Alliance on Mental Issues of Wyoming, the Brain Injury Alliance of Wyoming, Special Olympics of Wyoming, and the YMCA of Casper for the Great Casper Bed Race on July 7th, 2016.

This summer we will be hosting a Bed Race in conjunction with the Art Walk on Thursday July 7, 2016 and we invite your business to be a sponsor recognized at this event.

The Great Casper Bed Race is designed to promote health and wellness for everyone. This event is a joint effort with Brain Injury Alliance of Wyoming, National Alliance on Mental Illness Wyoming, Special Olympics Wyoming, and the YMCA- Casper joining forces. This group is teaming up to help promote health and wellness but also awareness for our programs. Not to mention having fun!! We would love to have the opportunity to discuss having your business join us as a sponsor of this event.

In addition to sponsorship of the Great Casper Bed Race we are also looking for teams to help raise money and race in the event. This is a great opportunity for employee team building as they compete to raise money for a great cause!

Each bed raises a minimum of $250 through registration. Donations or pledges for the privilege to race are encouraged. The bed racers will be competing for prizes for their speed in finishing the race but also decoration/theme for the bed and racers. We have a Calcutta planned before the race and a celebration with food is planned for along the route. There are lots of activities planned for downtown Casper as part of the Art Walk and this promises to be a wonderful evening of fun for everyone.

When: 

July 7th, 2016
Race Starts at 5:30 PM and will end at around 8:30 PM

Where: 

Staging Starts at 4:30 PM at Mercer Family Resource Center Parking Lot
535 West Yellowstone Street Casper, WY 82601

How It Works:

Team Captain will be responsible for building bed, recruiting team members and ensuring that all team members have signed liability waivers and Bed Race Rules document. Registration Fee is $250 for each team (if you are writing a check please make it payable to BIAW). Route maps are coming out soon for participants in the race. 

How to Register for the Event

• Click here to download the team registration form

• Download the Registration Info Sheet

• Download the Event Waiver

Email completed registration form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail them or drop them off at the Brain Injury Alliance of Wyoming office located at 123 West 1st Street, Suite 400 Casper, WY 82601. 

How to Sponsor the Event

Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to sponsor this event. The Great Casper Bed Race is designed to promote health and wellness for everyone. We are teaming up to help promote health and wellness but also awareness for our programs.  Not to mention having fun!! We would love to have the opportunity to discuss having you join us as a sponsor of this event. In addition to sponsorship of the Great Casper Bed Race we are also looking for teams to help raise money and race in the event. This is a great opportunity for employee team building as they compete to raise money for a great cause!

Our Media deadline to be listed as one of the key sponsors is June 27, 2016 so please take a look at the enclosed sponsorship opportunities flyer and let us know if you can help.

Each bed raises a minimum of $250 through registration. Donations or pledges for the privilege to race are encouraged. The bed racers will be competing for prizes for their speed in finishing the race but also decoration/theme for the bed and racers. We have a Calcutta planned before the race and a celebration with food is planned for along the route. There are lots of activities planned for downtown Casper as part of the Art Walk and this promises to be a wonderful evening of fun for everyone.

Contact Dawn Lacko at 307-473-1767 to sponsor the event.

Download Event Sponsorship Letter to learn more

 What are the Rules?

• Beds must be designed with four functional wheels making contact with the road surface at all times.
• No motors or mechanical assistance is allowed.
• Racing Teams consist of one rider and four runners/pushers.
• All riders must wear protective helmets.
• Bed riders must sit or lay flat on the bed.
• All bed racers MUST sign the Waiver of Liability and acknowledgement of the Bed Race Rules before participating in the race.
• Beds must measure at least 3 feet by 6 feet.
• Children’s Category will be 10-15 years of age.

• Click here to download the Casper Bed Race Rules