Yet another sign that life is coming back to normal, or at least the newer normal is the return of the Gaston Community Foundation Run which will be held at the FUSE District near downtown Gastonia on Saturday, April 9th at 9:00 am. We have participated in this event in the past as a Speed for Need event. In case you’re unfamiliar with this event, the Gaston Community Foundation hosts this event allowing non-profits to benefit via matching funds. Additional dollars can be raised through the race itself via overall participation and individual winners (more on that in a minute).
Different than past years, we now have the backing of the F3 Foundation which we’ll not only represent with our logoed shirts but have a place to direct our gifts as well. Now in your mind I can hear you requesting more information. Obviously, you will register for the race (or face extreme FOMO and abuse from your fellow PAX). Depending on when you register, the fee ranges from $20-$35. However, you may choose to make a donation, which is above and beyond the registration fee. Now why would you do that your cheap ass is wondering? Glad you asked. The Gaston Community Foundation will match a percentage of your donation so it increases the overall gift which you can direct to the F3 Foundation. To be transparent, your gift goes to the F3 Foundation to support any initiative the Foundation decides to support. There are many ways to consider this financial opportunity. Some will think of it as if they were paying a monthly gym fee. Since you’re getting F3 for free, it’s extra cash to make a donation. We all know the benefits we’ve enjoyed are more than we’d probably put a figure on. So, I ask that you consider some level of financial support that will have a chance to strengthen our organization. You do not have to run the race to make a contribution. In fact, anyone that would like to make a donation to the F3 Foundation can do so via this opportunity.
Now to focus on the First F part – competition. We have a legitimate shot to win some more cash for the Foundation. Here is how:
- 1st place overall in men and women will receive $1,000 each to their organization (overall winners not eligible for age group awards)
- 1st place per age group, men and women will receive $300 each to their designated organization
- 2nd place per age group, men and women will receive $150 each to their designated organization
The age categories begin at 9 and under but I’m only listing the ones for our guys:
- 25-29 – Gold Digger (unless he wins the whole damn thing)
- 30-34 – Round-Up
- 35-39 – Ball Joint (he can’t be 40 can he?)
- 40-44 – Here is where some competition begins but we all know there is one bat flipper that doesn’t settle for 2nd place
- 45-49 – Quiche – time for a comeback
- 50-54 – A number of choices here: Defib, Roscoe, Stroganoff, Whoopee
- 55-60 – I know a former Nantan that will give it a great try but Seuss – time to show this town coffee and guts will take you far in a fast way – you can even run in the middle of the road.
- 60-64 – Oompa – my money is on you brother
I already know the conflict of the Vill to Ville race is the same day and that will take away some of our stronger guys. But we still have plenty of guys to show our community the strength of F3. I posted a few names and honestly thinking to all the COT’s it’s hard enough to remember everyone’s F3 names let alone the actual ages. So, I’m probably leaving some qualified individuals off the above list; Termite comes to mind – but if it pisses you off – good – come win the MF’er.
We’ll have a tent at the event which we will hand out brochures and information so we can continue the 2022 theme “Always be EH’ing!” Plenty more to come about this event as we make our way toward April. What you can do for now is use the link below and register and/or donate. If you have any questions, please contact me.
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