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If you wish to donate to the 2019 Run, please complete Donor Form.

ENTRY GUIDELINES• Complete Entry Form and sign waiver at

bottom. Mail (PO Box 123, Gastonia, NC 28053) or deliver (1201 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054) to the Community Foundation with registration fee.

• Baby joggers, strollers, participants in wheelchairs, and dogs are welcome.

• All participant registration fees include t-shirt.

• T-shirts available for sale on Run Day at the donations and information booth, while supplies last.

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP• Packet pickup for preregistered runners will

be available April 8-12 from 9:30am-4:30pm at the Foundation.

• Race day registration and packet pickup will be availble on April 13 from 6:30am-8am at the Rotary Pavilion.

AWARD CATEGORIES5K participants have a chance to win prize money for a participating non-profit of their choice in the following categories:• Overall Male/Female Winner

(not eligible for age group awards)• 1st and 2nd place Male/Female Winner in the

following age categories:9 and under

10 – 1415 – 1920 – 2425 – 29

30 – 3435 – 3940 – 4445 – 4950 – 54

55 – 5960 – 6465 – 69

70 and up

(Please print; one form per person)

Check one: o 5K Run o 2K Walk

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Date of Birth:

Email:

o I forgo a t-shirt in lieu of a donation to the Match Fund.Male o Female o T-shirt Size: Adult S M L XL XXL

Participating Nonprofit Team:________________________

ENTRY FEESPre-registration is encouraged to participate in the 5K Run and 2K Walk. CASH NOT ACCEPTED.

5K Run - $25 (until March 31) $30 (April 1 - April 12) $35 (on Run Day)

2K Walk - $10 (until March 31) $15 (April 1 - April 12) $20 (on Run Day) Online 5K Registration before March 31 is $20. Register online and SAVE at www.cfgaston.org RACE WAIVERYou must sign this waiver of liability prior to entering into the 2019 Run. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

I hereby release sponsors and organizers of 2019 Community Foundation Run from any claims for damages or injuries suffered by me and waive any claim that I might have against the sponsors and organizers for damages arising out of, or in any way relating to, my participating in this event. I give permission to the event organizers, without limitation or obligation, to use and publish photographs or videos of me from the event for promotion purposes and release the Gaston Community Foundation from any claim of liability to that use

If entrant is a minor:I, _________________________the legal guardian or parent of

hereby consents to permit and accept responsibility for emergency medical treatment in the event of injury or illness.

X DateSignature of Participant (even if a minor)

X DateSignature of Legal Guardian or Parent

Gaston Community Foundation

ENTRY FORM

AIDS Council of North CarolinaAlliance for Children & Youth/

Communities In Schools of Gaston County

American Legion Post 23American Red CrossAnimal League of Gaston CountyThe Arc of Gaston CountyAshbrook BandAshbrook Foundation, Inc.Ashbrook High SchoolB.R.E.A.D., Inc.BackPack Weekend Food Program, Inc.Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont Community OrganizationBelmont Historical SocietyBelmont Rowing CenterBit of Hope RanchBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater GastonCamp SertomaCamp SunshineCancer Services of Gaston CountyCarolina Express Track and FieldCarolina Pro MusicaCarolina Thread TrailCatawba Lands ConservancyCatherine’s HouseThe Cathy Mabry Cloninger CenterThe Center: Day Care Services for AdultsCherryville Area MinistriesChrist Community Outreach Food

Ministry

Classroom CentralCommunity Relief Organization of Mt.

Holly, NC, Inc.Cornerstone Christian CenterCornerstone Sports MinistryCovenant Community PreschoolCrime Stoppers of Gaston CountyCrisis Assistance Ministry (CAM)Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston

County, Inc.Crowders Ridge Camp & Retreat CenterDallas Christian MinistryDaniel Stowe Botanical GardenDream Center of Gaston CountyElements of Empowerment, Inc.Family Promise of Gaston CountyFellowship of Christian AthletesFirst Presbyterian Weekday School-

BelmontFlynn Fellowship Home of Gastonia, Inc.Forestview High SchoolFriends of the Gaston County Public

LibraryGaston AquaticsGaston Arts CouncilGaston Choral SocietyGaston Christian SchoolGaston College FoundationGaston Community Action, Inc.Gaston Concert AssociationGaston County Art GuildGaston County ECAGaston County Education Foundation

Gaston County Family YMCAGaston County MuseumGaston County Parks and Recreation

Park PartnersGaston County Young LifeGaston Dance TheatreGaston Day SchoolGaston Delta Foundation, Inc.Gaston DHHSGaston Galaxy Volleyball ClubGaston GatorsGaston HospiceGaston Humane Society Inc.Gaston Literacy Council, Inc.Gaston Music Education FoundationGaston PrideGaston Residential Services, Inc.Gaston School of the ArtsGaston Skills, Inc.Gaston String OrchestraGaston Symphonic BandGaston TogetherGastonia Parish Nurse MinistryThe Gastonia’s Potters HouseGastonia Sister CitiesGirl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to PiedmontGirls on the Run of the FoothillsHabitat for Humanity of Gaston CountyHawks Nest STEAM AcademyHealthNet GastonHeart Society of Gaston County, Inc.High Caliber Athletics

Highland School of Technology PTSOHoly Angels, Inc.House of Mercy, Inc.Hoyle Historic HomesteadIgnited Minds ChildcareJunior Achievement of Central CarolinasJunior League of Gaston CountyKeep Belmont BeautifulKeep Gastonia BeautifulLeast of These CarolinasLet Me Run Gaston CountyThe Lighthouse-Child Advocacy CenterLily Pad Haven, Inc.Little Theater of GastoniaLoray Girls’ Home, Inc.Loray Kessell History CenterLowell Women’s ClubThe LQ FoundationMended Hearts of GastoniaMount Holly Community Development

FoundationMount Holly Community GardenMount Holly Community Impact FundMount Holly Farmers MarketMount Holly FROGSMount Holly Historical SocietyMountain Island Educational State ForestNEXT GENNoon Optimist Club of GastoniaOff the Streets Program, Inc.Partnership for Children of Lincoln and

Gaston County

Paul Fuller Scholarship for Mentored Students

Perry Fewell Leadership ScholarshipPFLAG GastonPhoenix Counseling CenterPiedmont Council, BSAPlace of Refuge of Gaston CountyPresbyterian Weekday School - GastoniaRemembering Austin - Opioid

Education & AwarenessRobinson Elementary SchoolRotary Community GardenS.O.C.K.S. Crisis MinistrySafe Kids Gaston CountyThe Salvation ArmyThe Schiele Museum of Natural HistorySecond Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaShining Hope FarmsSmith Cemetery Historic Preservation

Association, Inc.Southminster ChurchSpecial Kare MinistriesSpecial Olympics Gaston CountySt. Stephens A.M.E. Zion ChurchTeens Changing Gaston CountyThe Thomas Cricket Smith IV

Scholarship FoundationTri-County Animal Rescue, Inc.United Way of Gaston CountyVictory Farm Inc.Voices for Kids, Inc.,Webb Street SchoolWith Friends, Inc.

DONOR FORMOnline donations at www.cfgaston.org/donate

Cash NOT accepted

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone:

Email:

2019 RUN CONTRIBUTIONSMy gift to the MATCH FUND, which supports all participating non-profit organizations $

My gift(s) to participating non-profit organizations:

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

TOTAL GIFTS FOR 2019 RUN: (Match Fund and Non-profits) $

Donations less than $250 will be acknowledged only upon request.

o I wish this gift to remain anonymous.

o I would like to learn more about the Gaston Community Foundation and ways they can assist me with charitable giving.

COMPLETED DONOR FORM: Please mail (PO Box 123, Gastonia, NC 28053) or

deliver (1201 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054) to the Gaston Community Foundation.

CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINES • Cash is NOT accepted. • All checks payable to the Community Foundation.• For stock transfers, please contact the Foundation.• All gifts must be made before 5:00 pm, Monday,

April 22, 2019.• Gifts CANNOT include membership dues, pledge

payments, fees or event entries.• To receive gifts, organization must be a registered

participant in the 2019 Run. Refer to the list below, our website (www.cfgaston.org), or call charity of your choice to determine qualification.

WANT TO LEARN MORE OR GET INVOLVED? Please contact the Foundation because it’s not just about the money, it’s about bringing our community together!

Gaston Community Foundation

P.O. Box 123 (28053) 1201 E. Garrison Blvd. (28054)

Gastonia, NC www.cfgaston.org

phone 704-864-0927 fax 704-869-0222

PARTICIPATING NON-PROFITS

2019 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RUN

The Run is an opportunity to unite donors, community volunteers, and businesses in fun camaraderie to support the good works of non-profits in Gaston County.

Since inception, the Community Foundation Run has raised $19,848,318 for local non-profits and the Community Foundation has granted $3,228,000. There are 148 non-profits participating in the 2019 Run.

ABOUT THE GASTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFounded in 1978, the Foundation currently manages more than $92 million in assets and more than 400 charitable funds. As a leader of philanthropic giving in Gaston County, the Foundation focuses on connecting donors and the needs of our community.

WHEN:

WHERE:

WHAT:

Saturday, April 13, 2019; Race begins at 9AM

Rotary Pavilion, Downtown Gastonia

5K Run, 2K Walk, non-profit booth exhibits, live music, and more!

THE MATCH FUND• What is the Match Fund?

A collective fund of money shared by all participating non-profits.

• Where do match funds come from? The Community Foundation, sponsorships, and individuals like you!

• How is the match percentage calculated? Matching funds available divided by non-profit dollars eligible for match ($10,000 cap per organization).

• How can I contribute? Simply notate your contribution on the Donor Form and include in your total contribution.