Thank YOU to everyone who voted for the Make Way for Waterplay Grant. We were Grand prize winners and we couldn't have done it without each and every person that voted and shared the link to vote! See the press release HERE from Waterplay Solutions, Inc.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
WE NEED YOUR VOTES!!!!
We are in the final running for a grant that will award up to $50,000 for the splash pad located in Mt. Juliet TN. PLEASE help us out and vote from every device you have and please SHARE the link. We are the only finalist in the US.
THANK YOU for your continued support!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
THANK YOU for your continued support!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
IMPORTANT RACE DAY INFORMATION
Race Day Information for registered runners/participants:
You can pick up your race materials (except for your race bib) at the Greenhill Women's Club (brick building in front of MJ little league) from 4-7 pm on FRIDAY evening and on race day from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Walk-up registrations will be accepted on race day ($30 for 5k and $20 for 1 mile registrants). If there are any remaining race t-shirts, they will again be distributed on a first come, first serve basis on race day. We can not guarantee a t-shirt for registrants who register after March 25rd , 11:59 p.m. CST. If you registered as a “ghost runner” (a person who registers for the race, but is unable to participate on race day) and want your t-shirt, then please make arrangements for someone to pick it up on either FRIDAY evening or in the morning on race day. We do not have the means to keep track of this for you. After the race begins, we can not guarantee that we will have any extra t-shirts. If you want to purchase a race day t-shirt and/or make a donation, you will be able to do that onwww.avalynshayefoundation.org.
RACE-DAY PARKING:
A limited number of priority parking passes for race day volunteers and corporate sponsors/team vendors with be available. If you have a priority parking pass, you need to be in the park by 8:00 a.m. as the entrance/road to the park will close at that time. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. All participants can park in designated parking areas at Mt. Juliet Middle School
RACE COURSE:
There will be several course monitors providing direction as needed. In addition, there will be a water stop at approximately 1.5 miles for the 5K and a water stop at .5 mile for the one mile. The 1 mile family fun race will begin promptly at 8:30 at the entrance of Charlie Daniels Park
**TIMED PARTICIPANTS:Reminder, your bib and chip will NOT be included in your race packet. You must pick up your bib and chip the morning of the race when you sign in at the registration pavilion.
*Your bib needs to be on your CHEST and VISIBLE when you come across the finish line. This year our timing company will have a large TV monitor that will provide finishers with real time race results. Within seconds of finishing the race, you can go to the TV monitor to see your official time. Official times will also be posted at www.avalynshayefoundation.org Saturday evening.
Balloon Release: Be sure to stop by and grab a balloon for the start of the 5k race. Don't worry, they will not have strings attached to them, so they are 100% biodegradable. :)
POST-RACE AMENITIES:
There will be water and fruit for all participants following the race. Kids will be awarded a small medal for participation in the race. After the race, you may go back to the center of the park for the sponsor expo, music, kids activities, and FOOD!
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES:
All kids must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian for a wristband to participate in the kids’ activities. Waivers will be available on race day and on packet pick up on Friday night. Children cannot get a wristband to participate until the waiver is signed. Wristbands are included as part of registrations, otherwise are available (donations accepted) for late and same-day registrants, or for those kids who are not registered for either race. A wavier must be signed for your kids to participate in the kids’ activities.
FOOD:
There will be breakfast foods available for purchase from G-Daddy's Hotdogs pre-race (coffee, donuts, pastries, juices, and sausage biscuits) and hotdogs, chips, and drinks post race. ALL proceeds from food will benefit the Avalyn Shaye Foundation, Inc. to build the splash pad! We will also have popcorn & cotton candy available for purchase as well.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
There will be 2 onsite photographers taking pictures on race day. One will cover the team photos and one will be covering the actual race. They will both be taking snapshoots throughout the morning. Photos will be available to view and order after the race on www.theavalynshayefoundation.shutterfly.com webpage. Last years (2011) race pictures are available now. Go check it out!
Teams
If you are a team captain and would like to set up a tent with activities, or to sell something and/or raise awareness for "your reason", please contact kristabright@avalynshayefoundation.org.
**Participants that are a part of a team please get with your team captain and plan to visit our "team tent" to have your team picture taken. Pictures will be made from 7:45-8:30 and after the race if necessary. You may order online them online starting Sunday, April 1st. We are SO thankful to all of our teams for all their hard work in organizing a team and fundraising for your reason!
REMEMBER.....
*It's not too late to encourage a friend to sign up!! Online registration closes on Thursday, 3/29 @ midnight - However, you will be able to register on Saturday morning as well.
***Remember, Family 1 Mile starts at 8:30 and then the starting ceremony for the 5K will begin immediately so that the 5K begins promptly at 9:00.
Thank you again for being a part of the 2nd annual Ava's Run for a Reason 5K! A special thank you to those individuals who fundraised and donated towards Ava?s Splash Pad as well. We hope to see you all next year.
Sincerely, Ava's Race Committee
Friday, February 10, 2012
SPONSORS 2012
Here are our wonderful sponsors for 2012. THANK YOU so very much in supporting our cause!
PRESENTING SponsorS
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| www.avalynshayefoundation.org |
Hosting Sponsors
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| www.mt.julietchamber.com |
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| www.cityofmtjuliet.org/parks |
PINK LEVEL SPONSOR
GarGARRS Rental and Feed Mt. Juliet
http://equipmentrentalmtjuliet.com/
"Your Neighborhood Equipment Rental and Feed Store"
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garrs@tds.net
garrs@tds.net
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| www.wendyhardinphotography.com |
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| www.digitecllc.com |
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| 615-783-0700 |
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| 615-414-1991 |
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| 615-885-0128 |
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| http://www.manheim.com/ |
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| Elyssa & Beckam's Birthday Party |
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| 615-513-9484 |
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| www.walgreens.com |
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| www.whichwich.com |
BROWN LEVEL SPONSOR
the Paddocks of Mt. Juliet
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| 615-553-2041 |
Middle Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry
615-758-7511
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| 615-758-2344 |
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| 615-467-6178 |
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| www.providenceumc.org |
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| http://www.portraitsfromheaven.com/ |
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http://www.superspeedwash.com/ssw/  |
BRUSH OF AIR
615-420-8852
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| www.thejourneytn.org |
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| www.goldenflake.com |
White Level Sponsor
MJ Trophy
615-754-6082
Cash Express, LLC Mt. Juliet
754-2931
MJ Trophy
615-754-6082
Cash Express, LLC Mt. Juliet
754-2931
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| www.cindylousbooks.com |
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| SHILO MUSIC CENTER 615-758-9437 |
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| www.wilsonbank.com |
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| http://trigreenequipment.com/ |
Pryor Family Dentistry, DDS
www.pryorfamilydentist.com
4066A North Mt. Juliet Road
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| Mt. Juliet Police Department |
MEDIA PARTNERS
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Announcing Ava's Run for a Reason 2012
We are looking forward to another awesome race! We are also very grateful for your support in helping us fulfill our mission and build a splash pad for
Please take a moment to read through the information below and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks!
General Information:
The second annual Ava's Run for a Reason comes just two years after our sweet Ava flew to Heaven. The course will travel the same roads Ava traveled everyday in her short life, and will pass by one of her schools, Elzie D. Patton Elementary. It will begin at Charlie Daniel's Park (where the splash pad will be located) and it will end there as well. To honor Ava and her 2 year old heart, after the run/walk, additional festivities will be available for children. The 1 mile family run will begin before the 5k this year promptly at 8:30. Each child that registers (13 and under) will receive a bib number, a race day t-shirt, a medal for finishing the race, and a kids’ activity bracelet, which gives them access to bounce houses, face painting and more. A non-registered child must have a parent sign a wavier for a wristband to kids’ activities (donations accepted but not required). You may also visit our sponsor booths for information and more freebies both before and after the race. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase before and after the races. By noon, all activities will be finished for the day. J
We want your participation in this event to not only honor Ava, but our hope is that you will run for "your reason". You may choose to run in memory of someone you lost, or maybe you want to bring public awareness to a cause close to your heart (i.e. cancer, autism, child abuse, etc.). Team building is STRONGLY encouraged! I have directions below on team building!! Why awareness for a "reason", you may ask? Because awareness leads to interest, interest leads to desire, and desire leads to action. We all know what the pink ribbon stands for, right? Breast cancer! So please, feel free to being awareness to your cause. Build a team and run in memory of someone you love...keeping their memory alive in your heart and the eyes of others. ALL proceeds of this event will go to the building of Ava's splashpad, mainly because we are trying to build it THIS SUMMER for the enjoyment of Wilson County children, but you are MORE than welcome to bring public awareness to your cause by building teams, wearing t-shirts, decorating yourselves, whatever your little heart desires! Make it fun!
Join us on March 31st, commemorate our sweet Ava, raise money for the splashpad, raise awareness for your cause or "reason", all the while getting yourself in shape! You'll be helping your mind, body, and community!
Deadlines:
Corporate sponsor deadlines: March 19, 2012
Early Bird Registration (guarantees a t-shirt and $25 registration fee for 5k and $15 for 1 mile)): March 23, 2012
The second annual Ava's Run for a Reason comes just two years after our sweet Ava flew to Heaven. The course will travel the same roads Ava traveled everyday in her short life, and will pass by one of her schools, Elzie D. Patton Elementary. It will begin at Charlie Daniel's Park (where the splash pad will be located) and it will end there as well. To honor Ava and her 2 year old heart, after the run/walk, additional festivities will be available for children. The 1 mile family run will begin before the 5k this year promptly at 8:30. Each child that registers (13 and under) will receive a bib number, a race day t-shirt, a medal for finishing the race, and a kids’ activity bracelet, which gives them access to bounce houses, face painting and more. A non-registered child must have a parent sign a wavier for a wristband to kids’ activities (donations accepted but not required). You may also visit our sponsor booths for information and more freebies both before and after the race. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase before and after the races. By noon, all activities will be finished for the day. J
We want your participation in this event to not only honor Ava, but our hope is that you will run for "your reason". You may choose to run in memory of someone you lost, or maybe you want to bring public awareness to a cause close to your heart (i.e. cancer, autism, child abuse, etc.). Team building is STRONGLY encouraged! I have directions below on team building!! Why awareness for a "reason", you may ask? Because awareness leads to interest, interest leads to desire, and desire leads to action. We all know what the pink ribbon stands for, right? Breast cancer! So please, feel free to being awareness to your cause. Build a team and run in memory of someone you love...keeping their memory alive in your heart and the eyes of others. ALL proceeds of this event will go to the building of Ava's splashpad, mainly because we are trying to build it THIS SUMMER for the enjoyment of Wilson County children, but you are MORE than welcome to bring public awareness to your cause by building teams, wearing t-shirts, decorating yourselves, whatever your little heart desires! Make it fun!
Join us on March 31st, commemorate our sweet Ava, raise money for the splashpad, raise awareness for your cause or "reason", all the while getting yourself in shape! You'll be helping your mind, body, and community!
Deadlines:
Corporate sponsor deadlines: March 19, 2012
Early Bird Registration (guarantees a t-shirt and $25 registration fee for 5k and $15 for 1 mile)): March 23, 2012
Late Registration: After March 24th until race day
Online registration from www.active.com closes: March 29, 2011
Registration:
Online registration from www.active.com closes: March 29, 2011
Registration:
You can register for the second annual Ava's Run for a Reason 5k & 1 mile family run/walk 2 ways. You can either download the from below and mail it in to the address on the form or you can register online through www.active.com (keyword: Ava’s run) for a small fee (charge for using active.com). The link is provided below:
REGISTER ONLINE by clicking here
CLICK HERE to print and mail in registration form
The 2nd Annual Ava’s Run for a Reason is the major fundraiser for the Avalyn Shaye Foundation, Inc. and its mission in building Ava’s Splashpad at Charlie Daniels Park
Here's the idea --- If each race participant could raise just $100, the 1200 runners that customarily have registered (last year) would bring our total to $120,000, far surpassing our goal. How great would that be? Non-runners need not worry. They can become fundraisers too, by just forwarding the main campaign page (click here for a link) to 10 friends/family members who need to donate $10 each, or by creating their own fundraising page and forwarding it to friends, (see instructions below) enabling us to hit the $100,000 mark. Could this be done??? We think so. Register early. Create a fundraising page. Commit to raising at least $100. Help make the total raised at the Second Annual Ava’s Run for a Reason at least TWICE last year's total. There is less than TWO months to go.
Go for it…for the SPLASHPAD…for Ava…for Mt.Juliet!
A fundraising page can be created for all registrants **(www.active.com will prompt you to set one up), however, it is your choice to use it to help us meet this year’s goal.
**If you register multiple members under one active.com account, you will get one customizable fundraising page per account.
**If you register multiple members under one active.com account, you will get one customizable fundraising page per account.
As a SUPER DUPER FUNDRAISER** you will get:
- A customizable online fundraising page
- Entry into a drawing for additional prizes (winners will be called out at awards ceremony on race day)
- **Fundraisers need not participate on race day
HERE’S HOW TO DO IT:
ONLINE OPTION:
Fundraise as a team:
Gather your co-workers, gather you family, gather your neighbors, gather your friends and create a team for the 2nd Annual Ava’s Run for a Reason! Creating a team is a great way to have fun as a group for this event, and is also a great way to help raise money to meet the $100,000 goal for this year’s run!!
Here are the steps to create a team:
1. Recruit your members
2. Select a team captain
3. Delegate captain to create the team via www.active.com
(choose "Team Captains - Create Your Team" option on the main page) and register for the event
4. Delegate captain to customize main team fundraising page
(follow link in email from www.active.com after team captain registration is complete)
5. Register as member of the team for the event via www.active.com (choose "Register Now" option)
a. Create an active.com account if applicable - do not register as a guest
b. Choose the team to join from the drop-down menu during registration
c. Use the team’s main fundraising page to solicit donations or
OPTIONAL: Use your individual fundraising page, which will automatically be created when you register and will be linked to your team page.
So gather your team, register your members, create your fundraising page, and join us for a great cause: BUILDING THE SPLASHPAD!!!!
Fundraise as an individual:
If you don’t want to join a team, you can still fundraise as an individual. When you register online at active.com for the event, an online fundraising page will automatically be created for you. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from active.com with instructions on how to customize your online fundraising page. Once you’ve had a chance to personalize your page (or use the generic page) email the webpage out to all your friends and family and help us reach the $100,000 goal!!
Fundraise without registering for the race:
If you'd like to help us reach our $100,000 goal for this year's event, but are unable to attend or don't want to register for the race, you can still help us by creating an online fundraising page. Simply go to the main fundraising page (click here for the link) and click on "Become a Fundraiser." From here, you can either create an individual fundraising page, create a team, or join a team. Once you click on one of those three options, you will be redirected to active.com where you will need to login or register with active. After you have logged in you will have the opportunity to customize your fundraising page that you can then email out to all your contacts.
MAIL-IN OPTION:
If you don’t want to register online, you may download, print and mail in the registration form (click here for the form). Once we receive your registration form and enter your information into the active system, you will receive an email from active.com with instructions on how to customize your fundraising page.
SOLICITING DONATIONS IN PERSON:
If you’d prefer to help us fundraise by soliciting your donations in person, you can download and print out the pledge form (click here for the form) to track your donations. You do not have to register for the race nor attend the day's festivities to help us fundraise! All checks should be made out to the Avalyn Shaye Foundation, Inc. You can mail in your pledge form and donations to the address on the form. Please make sure to be mindful of the deadline on the pledge form so that you are given credit for your hard work, as they will be entered on active.com to show on the main fundraising page.
Gather your co-workers, gather you family, gather your neighbors, gather your friends and create a team for the 2nd Annual Ava’s Run for a Reason! Creating a team is a great way to have fun as a group for this event, and is also a great way to help raise money to meet the $100,000 goal for this year’s run!!
Here are the steps to create a team:
1. Recruit your members
2. Select a team captain
3. Delegate captain to create the team via www.active.com
(choose "Team Captains - Create Your Team" option on the main page) and register for the event
4. Delegate captain to customize main team fundraising page
(follow link in email from www.active.com after team captain registration is complete)
5. Register as member of the team for the event via www.active.com (choose "Register Now" option)
a. Create an active.com account if applicable - do not register as a guest
b. Choose the team to join from the drop-down menu during registration
c. Use the team’s main fundraising page to solicit donations or
OPTIONAL: Use your individual fundraising page, which will automatically be created when you register and will be linked to your team page.
So gather your team, register your members, create your fundraising page, and join us for a great cause: BUILDING THE SPLASHPAD!!!!
Fundraise as an individual:
If you don’t want to join a team, you can still fundraise as an individual. When you register online at active.com for the event, an online fundraising page will automatically be created for you. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from active.com with instructions on how to customize your online fundraising page. Once you’ve had a chance to personalize your page (or use the generic page) email the webpage out to all your friends and family and help us reach the $100,000 goal!!
Fundraise without registering for the race:
If you'd like to help us reach our $100,000 goal for this year's event, but are unable to attend or don't want to register for the race, you can still help us by creating an online fundraising page. Simply go to the main fundraising page (click here for the link) and click on "Become a Fundraiser." From here, you can either create an individual fundraising page, create a team, or join a team. Once you click on one of those three options, you will be redirected to active.com where you will need to login or register with active. After you have logged in you will have the opportunity to customize your fundraising page that you can then email out to all your contacts.
MAIL-IN OPTION:
If you don’t want to register online, you may download, print and mail in the registration form (click here for the form). Once we receive your registration form and enter your information into the active system, you will receive an email from active.com with instructions on how to customize your fundraising page.
SOLICITING DONATIONS IN PERSON:
If you’d prefer to help us fundraise by soliciting your donations in person, you can download and print out the pledge form (click here for the form) to track your donations. You do not have to register for the race nor attend the day's festivities to help us fundraise! All checks should be made out to the Avalyn Shaye Foundation, Inc. You can mail in your pledge form and donations to the address on the form. Please make sure to be mindful of the deadline on the pledge form so that you are given credit for your hard work, as they will be entered on active.com to show on the main fundraising page.
THANK YOU!
If you have any questions about creating a team, a personal fundraising page or any other questions related to fundraising for this year’s event, please contactElizabeth
If you have any questions about creating a team, a personal fundraising page or any other questions related to fundraising for this year’s event, please contact
Donate Now:
If you are unable to participate in this year's event but would like to help us reach our $100,000 goal, you can make a donation online through the active.com fundraising page (click here) set up for the 2012 event. We appreciate your continued support and could not do it without the generosity of so many! You can also donate using paypal (no fee) on the foundation website at www.avalynshayefoundation.org.
If you are unable to participate in this year's event but would like to help us reach our $100,000 goal, you can make a donation online through the active.com fundraising page (click here) set up for the 2012 event. We appreciate your continued support and could not do it without the generosity of so many! You can also donate using paypal (no fee) on the foundation website at www.avalynshayefoundation.org.
2012 Corporate Sponsors and Gift In-kind Donations:
We were fortunate to receive so many generous donations for the previous year’s event and could not have held such amazing events without the support of so many businesses and families. If you would like to be a corporate sponsor or make a gift-in-kind donation for the2nd annual Ava’s Run for a Reason, please click on the links below for more information and complete the applicable forms so that we can recognize you for your generosity.
Volunteer for Ava's Run for a Reason
We are looking for individuals, clubs, and associations to help be a part of this years volunteer team. This event was so BIG last year (THANK YOU) that we are in need of civic “groups” for help with parking and kids’ activities. Below are the forms needed to volunteer for the second annual Ava's Run for a Reason. You can also click here for the pdf version of the forms. You MUST sign a volunteer wavier if you plan on volunteering.
We have volunteer opportunities at the Expo, through the course, kids activities, 1 mile family run, etc. Each position is equally important and contributes to the overall success of our event. We want to THANK YOU in advance for volunteering your time and energy into making the splash pad a reality for the Mt. Juliet
Click here for VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM
Click here for VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM
Race Day Information for registered runners/participants:
You can pick up your race materials on race day from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Walk-up registrations will be accepted on race day ($30 for 5k and $20 for 1 mile registrants). If there are any remaining race t-shirts from the day prior, they will again be distributed on a first come, first serve basis on race day. We can not guarantee a t-shirt for registrants who register after March 23rd , 11:59 p.m. CST. If you registered as a “ghost runner” (a person who registers for the race, but is unable to participate on race day) and want your t-shirt, then please make arrangements for someone to pick it up. We do not have the means to keep track of this for you. After the race begins, we can not guarantee that we will have any extra t-shirts. If you want to purchase a race day t-shirt and/or make a donation, you will be able to do that on www.avalynshayefoundation.org.
RACE-DAY PARKING:
A limited number of priority parking passes for race day volunteers and corporate sponsors/team vendors with be available. If you have a priority parking pass, you need to be in the park by 8:00 a.m. as the entrance/road to the park will close at that time. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. All participants can park in designated parking areas at Mt. Juliet Middle School
RACE COURSE:
There will be several course monitors providing direction as needed. In addition, there will be a water stop at approximately 1.5 miles for the 5K and a water stop at .5 mile for the one mile. The 1 mile family fun race will begin promptly at 8:30 at the entrance of Charlie Daniels Park
POST-RACE AMENITIES:
There will be water and fruit for all participants following the race.
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES:
All kids must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian for a wristband to participate in the kids’ activities. Waivers will be available on race day. Children cannot get a wristband to participate until the waiver is signed. Wristbands are included as part of registrations, otherwise are available (donations accepted) for late and same-day registrants, or for those kids who are not registered for either race. A wavier must be signed for your kids to participate in the kids’ activities. J
FOOD:
There will be food and beverages available for purchase. More information on specific food vendors will be available closer to race day.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
There will be 2 onsite photographers taking pictures on race day. One will cover the team photos and one will be covering the actual race. Photos will be available to view and order after the race on www.avalynshayefoundation.org webpage. Stay tuned after the race to the foundation website for more details on pictures.
OTHER INFORMATION:
During the race, Avalyn Shaye Foundation, Inc. merchandise will be available for purchase. Cash and checks (made payable to Avalyn Shaye Foundation, Inc.) will be accepted. Go visit the Avalyn Shaye Foundation tent and see what we have. J
THANK YOU AGAIN AND WE WILL SEE YOU ON THE 31st!!!
Click here for Ava's Run for a Reason 2011 youtube video
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