Check out the people dumping the pump so far!

If you live in Eastern Massachusetts and have given up driving alone and now commute by carpool, vanpool, MBTA, bus, commuter rail, train, biking or walking to work -- we want to hear from you. Win $200 by either submitting the best story to be drawn at random. Describe/illustrate/sing or dance your way into the competition of how you Dumped the Pump this summer.

This is the challenge, Commute by the MBTA, carpooling, vanpooling, biking or walking to work. Better yet, avoid the commute altogether and work from home.

THEN, enter this contest to win one of two $200 VISA Gift Cards by describing how you Dumped the Pump.

The contest is open to anyone living in or employed in MetroWest MA who experiments with an eco-friendly way of getting to work -- even once.

Creativity encouraged!
Create an essay, poem, song, video, photo or something else to illustrate how you Dumped the Pump and gave your car a break. Inspire laughter, tears, and especially, the impetus to ride the bus, train, bike or carpool to work at least one day this summer.

Every entry must answer the following questions and contain a valid e-mail address, which will only be used to contact winners and/or clarify entries.

* How do you normally commute to work?
* How did you Dump the Pump -- take public transit, carpool, vanpool, bike or walk?
* Did you have fun?
* How many days did you Dump the Pump?
* Will you continue to leave your car at home regularly?

Specify the town where you live, the name and address of your company, and how many miles between home and work, one-way. Send questions and entries by e-mail to dumpthepump@yahoo.com.

Entries will be judged and prizes awarded after June 30, 2010, when the contest ends. Don't delay. E-mail Dump the Pump entries [or the link to a video] to share your story.