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Whether you walk, run or stroll,you always win with the

Important guidelines for entry: • Complete Entry Form on reverse 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.

• Pre-registration is encouraged to participate in5K Run and 2K walk –

5K Run - $25 registration fee (includes t-shirt) $30 (after March 29) $35 (on Run Day) Online registration before March 29 is $20

2K Walk - $10 registration fee (includes t-shirt) $15 (after March 29) $20 (on Run Day)

• Registration closes at 8:00am on Run Day, same registration fees apply.

• Online registration available at www.cfgaston.org.

• T-shirts available for sale on Run Day at Donations and Information Booth, while supplies last.

• 5K participants have a chance to win prize money for participating non-profit of their choice in the following age categories:

Overall Male/Female Winner(not eligible for age group awards)

1st and 2nd place Male/Female Winnerin the following age categories:

9 and under10 – 1415 – 1920 – 2425 – 29

30 – 3435 – 3940 – 4445 – 4950 – 54

55 – 5960 – 6465 – 69

70 and up

Remember, this is a charity run. Don’t forget to contribute to a participating non-profit and to the MATCH FUND!

Thank you for supporting the good works of non-profits in Gaston County! Your 100% tax deductible gift will be matched with funds donated by the Community Foundation and raised specifically for the Match Fund.

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, sponsor donations

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.

Other Important Guidelines:

• No Cash.

• All checks payable to the Community Foundation.

• Stock transfers, please contact the Community Foundation.

• Complete Donor Form and mail (PO Box 123, Gastonia, NC 28053) or deliver (1201 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054) to the Community Foundation.

• Make your gift before 5:00 pm, Monday, April 17, 2017.

• Gifts CANNOT include membership dues, pledge payments, fees or event entries.

• To receive gifts, organization must be a registered participant in Run 2017. Refer to included list, our website www.cfgaston.org or call charity of your choice to determine qualification.

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Important Information

When: Saturday, April 8, 2017; 9:00 am 5K Run and 2K Walk

(Registration closes at 8:00 am for 5K and 2K)

Where: Rotary Pavilion, Downtown Gastonia (Start/finish at Main Ave. and South St. The Run

winds through the historic York Chester neighborhood)

What: Certified 5K Run, 2K Fun Walk, non-profit booth exhibits, cornhole tournament, Healthy Kids Zone

Who: Walkers and runners of all ages, participating non-profits, community spectators

Community Foundation Information

Founded in 1978, the Foundation currently manages more than $78 million in assets and 380 charitable funds. As a leader of philanthropic giving in Gaston County, the Foundation focuses on coordinating donors and needs of our community.

Run 2017 is an opportunity to unite community volunteers, donors, and businesses in fun camaraderie to support non-profits in Gaston County.

Did you know:

• Since inception, Community Foundation Run has raised $17,126,444 for local non-profits and the Community Foundation has granted $2,948,000.

• 144 local non-profits are participating in Run 2017 this year.

Want to learn more about the Run or get involved?

Please contact the Community Foundation, because it’s not just about the money, it’s about bringing our community together!

Community Foundation of Gaston County, Inc.P.O. Box 123 (28053)

1201 E. Garrison Blvd. (28054)Gastonia, NC

www.cfgaston.orgphone 704-864-0927 fax 704-869-0222

List of Participating Non-ProfitsAIDS Council of Gaston CountyAlfred C. Kessel History Center at Loray MillAlliance for Children & Youth/Communities

in SchoolsAmerican Red CrossAnimal League of Gaston CountyArc of Gaston CountyAshbrook High SchoolB.R.E.A.D, Inc.BackPack Weekend Food ProgramBelieve in AbilitiesBelmont Abbey CollegeBelmont Community OrganizationBelmont Historical SocietyBelmont Rowing CenterBessemer City Crisis CenterBit of Hope Ranch, Inc.Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater GastonThe Brice FoundationCamp SunshineCancer Services of Gaston CountyCarolina Express Track and Field ClubCatawba Lands ConservancyCatherine’s HouseCherryville Area Ministries and Thrift ShopCity of Gastonia Mayor’s Youth CouncilClassroom CentralCommunity Relief Organization of

Mt. Holly, NCCornerstone Christian CenterCovenant Community School, Inc.Cramerton Middle School PTOCrime Stoppers Program of Gaston CountyCrisis Assistance MinistryCrisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County, Inc.Dallas Christian MinistryDaniel Stowe Botanical GardenDream Center of Gaston CountyElements of Empowerment, Inc.Family Promise of Gaston Co.First in Families of NCFirst Presbyterian Weekday School - BelmontFlynn Fellowship HomeForestview High SchoolFriends of the Gaston County Public LibraryGaston Arts CouncilGaston Choral SocietyGaston Christian SchoolGaston College FoundationGaston Community Action Inc.Gaston Community Concert BandGaston Concert AssociationGaston County Art GuildGaston County DHHS - Public Health DivisionGaston County Education FoundationGaston County Extension & Community

AssociationGaston County Family YMCAGaston County Fellowship of

Christian AthletesGaston County Museum of Art & HistoryGaston County Parks & Recreation

Park PartnersGaston Dance TheatreGaston Day SchoolGaston Family Health ServicesGaston GatorsGaston Hope in ChristGaston HospiceGaston Humane SocietyGaston Literacy Council, Inc.Gaston Music Education FoundationGaston Residential Services Inc.Gaston School of the ArtsGaston Skills, Inc.Gaston String OrchestraGaston TogetherGaston United Soccer Club

Gastonia Parish Nurse MinistryGastonia Police FoundationGastonia Post 23 American LegionGastonia Potter’s HouseGastonia Sister CitiesGirl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to PiedmontGirls on the RunGordon Foundation, Inc.Habitat for Humanity of Gaston CountyHealthNet GastonHeart Society of Gaston CountyHigh Caliber AthleticsHighland School of Technology PTSOHoly Angels, Inc.Honorable Ralph C. Gingles, Jr. FoundationHope 4 GastonHoyle Historic HomesteadJack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.Junior AchievementJunior League of Gaston CountyKeep Belmont BeautifulKeep Gastonia BeautifulLeast of These CarolinasLet Me RunThe Lighthouse - Gaston County’s Children’s

Advocacy CenterLittle Theater of GastoniaLoray Girls’ Home, Inc.Lowell Elementary PTOLowell Women’s ClubLutheran Services CarolinasMcAdenville Elementary SchoolMended HeartsMiraViaMount Holly Community Development

FoundationMount Holly Community Impact FundMount Holly Farmers MarketMount Holly Historical SocietyNCCATT Foundation Next Generation FundNoon Optimist Club of GastoniaOff the Streets Program, Inc.Partnership for Children of Lincoln

& Gaston CountiesPerry Fewell Scholarship CommitteePFLAG GastonPhoenix Counseling CenterPiedmont Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaPlace of Refuge of Gaston County, Inc.Presbyterian Weekday SchoolPrevent Child Abuse Gaston, Inc.Robinson ElementaryS.O.C.K.S.Safe Kids Gaston CountySalvation Army Boys and Girls Club

of Gaston CountySchiele Museum of Natural HistorySecond Harvet Food Bank of MetrolinaThe Shelter of Gaston CountyShining Hope FarmSmith Cemetery Historical Preservation

Assoc., Inc.Southern Piedmont Chapter of the

Compassionate FriendsSpecial Kare MinistriesSpecial Olympics Gaston CountySt. Michael Catholic SchoolTri-County Animal Rescue, Inc.United Way of Gaston CountyVictory FarmVoices for Kids, Inc.W.A. Bess PTOWebb Street SchoolWith FriendsYoung LifeYouth Kingdom Development

Online Registration at www.cfgaston.org

Entry Form(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 opt to 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

I am running/walking

for organization.

$25 registration fee to participate in the 5K Run, $30 after March 29, $35 on Run Day. ONLINE

registration for the 5k run before March 29 is $20

$10 registration fee to participate in the 2K Walk, $15 after March 29, $20 on Run Day.

If you wish to donate to Run 2017, please fill out attached Donor Form. Please contact us for additional forms or visit our website at www.cfgaston.org.

All Event Participants:You must sign this waiver of liability prior to entering into the Community Foundation Run 2017. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

, hereby release sponsors and organizers of Community Foundation Run 2017 from any claims for damages or injuries suffered by me as a result of my participation in this event 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.

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

Online Donations at www.cfgaston.orgDonor Form

Cash Not Accepted

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone:

Email:

Run 2017 ContributionsMy gift to the MATCH FUND, which supports all participating non-profit organizations $

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

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TOTAL RUN 2017 GIFTS: (Match Fund and Non-profits) $

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

o I wish this gift to remain anonymous.

Would you like to learn more about the Community Foundation of Gaston County and how we might assist you with your charitable giving? Just check this box and one of our staff members will contact you!

o Yes, I would like to learn more about the Community Foundation of Gaston County.

Community Foundation of Gaston CountyPO Box 123

Gastonia, NC 28053

Community Foundation of Gaston CountyPO Box 123

Gastonia, NC 28053

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