COMMUNITY NEWS
St. Francis of Assisi Octoberfest September 25 & 26
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Friday Entertainment: 6pm-10pm TERRY WALL AND THE WALL BANGERS Saturday Entertainment: THE RIVER BLUFF CLAN
The 17th Annual 24-Hour Tour d'Esprit is October 2 & 3 from 3 pm- Friday to 3 pm Saturday at the Church of the Holy Spirit. The Tour d'Esprit, Memphis' only 24-hour running event, benefits Holy Spirit Clinic and Rehab Center in Haiti. Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis (HMMoM), the local organization coordinates this event and manages the compound in Haiti and its 30+ employees. We have a very capable staff in Haiti providing much needed medical, dental, eye care, prenatal and postpartum care, well baby care, nutritional support and rehabilitation for stroke patients, trauma patients, and children with developmental disabilities. We are promoting good health in the surrounding community The Tour d’Esprit, which is HMMoM's main source of funding, includes the 24 hour race on a certified one-mile loop on the Holy Spirit Church property and adjacent Holmes Park. We welcome individual runners, teams, walkers, and all health enthusiasts. The weekend is full of activity for the whole family. Weekend activities include: The 24 hour race Pasta Dinner and live auction Friday evening Gourmet breakfast Saturday morning Wrap-up party Saturday afternoon Silent Auction – during the 24 hour race (hundreds of items) Register online www.racesonline.com or at at Holy Spirit Catholic Church or by mail. If registered before October 1st, feee is $30. After September 30, it’s $35. All teams must register before October 1. Individuals can register until the conclusion of the race. A complementary t-shirt and goody bag for registered runners can be picked up during the race. As always we are in need of volunteers. This event has been successful as a result of the many volunteers over the years. Silent auction items are also needed. Please contact Genie Ashworth - 233-3171 or washworth@comcast.net or Susie Kraus – 573-5905 or sjkotr@aol.com Visit our facebook page – *Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis* for race and clinic updates. REGISTRATION FORM AND INFORMATION ON FOLLOWING PAGE!
17th ANNUAL 24 HOUR TOUR d’ESPRIT OCTOBER 2 & 3, 2015 Starts 3pm Friday 10-2-15 Ends 3pm Saturday 10-3-15 RACE LOCATION Church of the Holy Spirit 2300 Hickory Crest – East Memphis
Title Sponsor REGISTER ONLINE AT Racesonline.com OR: FIRST NAME: ________________________________ LAST NAME: _____________________________________ AGE (RACE DAY): __________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY: __________________________________ STATE: _________ ZIP:_________________ PHONE: (
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TEAM NAME* (IF APPLICABLE): ______________________________________ TEAM LEADER: _____________________________________ *If on a team. All teams must have a name.
Entry Fees (includes T-shirt) ___ $30 prior to October 1st ___ $35 after September 30th Teams must be registered by September 30th.
Mail your completed application with your entry fee to: Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis 1779 Kirby Parkway, Box 319 Memphis, TN 38138
If you have questions please call Susie Kraus (901) 573-5905 or Genie Ashworth (901) 233-3171 RACE RELEASE/WAIVER: In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I the undersigned participant, my executors, administrators, successors, representatives, heirs, next of kin, and assigns do hereby waive, fully release, acquit and fully discharge from any and all claims or liabilities of death, injuries, illnesses, losses, property damage, theft in any way connected with my entry, traveling to and from, or participation in the 24 Hour Tour d’Esprit event the following persons or entities: event sponsors, race directors, event producers, Haiti Medical Missions, its officers and representatives, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, its officers, employers, representatives, the Catholic Diocese of West Tennessee, and its officers, employees, and representatives, as well as volunteers, all states, cities, counties, the Memphis Park Commission, and agents of above. I agree not to sue any of the persons or entities mentioned above for any claims made or liabilities, including but not limited to negligence assessed against them as a result of my ability to safely participate in this event. I authorize event officials to have me transported to a medical facility if, in their discretion I appear ill or injured, and I take full responsibility for this action. I authorize all above named parties to use any photo, video, or other record of this event, and any information contained in my application, for any purpose whatsoever, without any consideration due to me. I have read and fully understand this entire application. Signature ______________________________________________________________________ This form may be reproduced Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________________ (If participant is under 18) Print Name ______________________________________