2 Mile Walk/5k Run/Bike-A-Thon 2 Mile Walk/5k Run/Bike-A-Thon
April 28, 2012
January 17, 2012
Dear Friend,
This year, the Hancock Police Dept., together with the families of Bella E. Appel, Justice C.C. Myers-Cannon, & the latest victim, Logan Sellers will host a Walk/5k Run/Bike-A-Thon to End Child Abuse, and bring awareness to the Tri-State area, there is a need to speak out and become involved in preventing the loss of another life. We need to be the voice for those who cannot speak. According to National Statistics more than 5 children die every day, and a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. These are statistics we cannot be comfortable with and there are ways to help.
Every April, the President issues a proclamation declaring April National Child Abuse Prevention Month, calling for a re-committal of local, state, and federal resources to fight against child abuse. In light of several local tragedies, concerned groups within Western Maryland and Morgan Co. WV have joined forces to raise awareness, lobby for children’s rights, and raise funds to support local Child Advocacy Centers. This year money will be going to Safe Place Child Advocacy Center of Wash. Co. & Safe Haven Child Advocacy Satellite Center in Morgan Co. We will have the support of South Mountain BACA & WV BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) who will be present at Widmeyer Park on the day of our event. BACA’s mission statement is to exist with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children, and to empower children not to be afraid of the world in which they live. Children will be able to sit on the Bikes, ask questions, have their pictures taken, & speak to the B.A.C.A. members.
Our Child Abuse Awareness Event will be on Sat. April 28, 2012 with registration starting in Widmeyer Park@ 8 A.M., Lighting of memorial candles for victims who have lost their lives to child abuse will begin @8:45 A.M., 5K Run will start @9 A.M., 2 mile Walk will begin @ 10 A.M. (both walk & run will be held on the Western Md. Rail/Trail, and will be escorted to the starting position at their respective times. The Bike-A-Thon will be held in Widmeyer Park @ 11 A.M., starting at the basketball court and proceeding around the Park. Awards for all 3 Events will be held @12 P.M., along with greetings from Sheriff Mullendore and all our dignitaries. Starting @1 P.M. there will be entertainment throughout the afternoon, provided by Talented Bands from the Tri-State area. The park will be filled with awareness groups offering free literature and give-a-ways, cake auctions, door prizes, raffles, variety of food venders, Schwan’s will be giving away ice cream bars, and plenty of entertainment for everyone. In order to make this day a memorial event for everyone, we are asking for your support. In this economic climate, we understand that not everyone is in a position to donate a large sum of money. There are several ways you can help with the Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention campaign: volunteering your services to help with the event, making in-kind donations of needed items i.e.; water, snacks, prizes for raffles.
Walk Information
Course: 2 Mile Walk & 5K Run will take place on the Western Maryland Rail/ Trail located just off Main Street in scenic Hancock, MD. The walk/run will begin at Widmeyer Park on Main St., then proceed to Rail/Trail.
5K run will start @ 9 A.M.(not a certified course) Runners will be awarded Medals for 1st 2nd & 3rd place finishes (Men/Women) Walk will start @ 10 A.M. Bike-A-Thon will be held @ Widmeyer Park and start @ 11 A.M. Medals will be awarded to top 3 entries, which have greatest amount of money in pledges.
Proceeds: Proceeds will benefit Safe Place Child Advocacy Center of Wash. Co., Safe Haven Child Advocacy Satellite Center of Morgan Co. & BACA (South Mountain, MD and West Virginia Chapter)
Registration Fee: $10.00 Walker & $15.00 Runner
Checks Payable to: Hancock Police Dept./child abuse
Directions: From 70 East: Take Exit 1, right onto Main St., Widmeyer park is on the right From 70 West: Take Exit 3, park is on the right; from 68: Take Exit 82A.
Contact: md.abuse.awareness@gmail.com or sites.google.com/site/marylandchildabuseawareness
D.Myers:301-992-6976:T.J.Buskirk:301-331-7091:
L.Faith:301-678-5977:D.McCusker:301-678-6167
Walk/Run/Bike-A-Thon registration
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
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Phone:________________________________________
Email:________________________________________
Circle Event: Walk 5K Run Bike-A-Thon
Age for 5K Run (Please Circle): Under 18 18-35 36 & over
Gender (Please Circle): Male Female
Please detach and mail completed Registration Form
(With registration fee) to: Hancock Police Dept./Abuse, 126 West High St., Hancock, MD 21750
Release and Consent Form
In consideration of the acceptance of my/my child’s entry, I for myself or my child, our executors, administrators, and assignees do hereby release and discharge the organizers of this walk and all other sponsors and organizers of all claims and damages, actions whatsoever in any manner arising out of my/my child’s participation in said athletic event. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event and I am/my child is physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. Further, I grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my/my child’s name, photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose without compensation or remuneration.
8 A.M. Registration starts @ Widmeyer Park
8:30 A.M. Recognition of tri-state area athletes & presentation of walk bracelet to ea.
8:45 A.M. Lighting of Memorial Candles for Victims of Child Abuse
8:55 A.M. Blessing of Walkers/Runners/Bike-A-Thon
9 A.M. The 5K Run will start at the entrance to Widmeyer Park, proceed
East on Main St. to Pa. Ave., then West on the Rail/Trail. Distance will start @ Widmeyer Park and will be marked on the Rail/Trail by Blue Ribbons, the runners will be timed in each age group and 1st. 2nd. & 3rd. place will receive medals. All awards will be presented at Widmeyer Park starting @ 12 noon.
10 A.M. Walkers will start at the entrance to Widmeyer Park, proceed East on Main St. then will be directed through Joseph Hancock Park onto the Rail/Trail. Distance will start @ Widmeyer Park and Blue Ribbons will mark the turn around on the Rail/Trail.
Fire Police will be stationed along the way should you have any questions, and will direct you back to Widmeyer Park where vendors and entertainment will continue throughout the day
11:00 A.M. Bike-A-Thon for children will begin @ the entrance to Widmeyer Park & make
1 loop around the park ending @ Library
11:00 A.M. Adult Bikers will start @ entrance to Widmeyer Park & proceed East to Pa. Ave. then onto Rail/Trail & will proceed East for their desired distance
12:00 Noon All participants are asked to return to Widmeyer Park for presentation of Awards
Schwans will be handing out free ice cream bars, Monkey Joe will be handing treats to all the children, & Free Hot Dogs will be handed out on a first come first serve basis(courtesy of Dot Food)
A Free Moon Bounce will be set up for children as well as Face Painting
11 A.M. Bike-A-Thon will start @ the entrance to Widmeyer Park & will make one circle around the Park ending @ the Library there will be students around the area should a child need assistance
Cake Auction will be held throughout the morning & early afternoon
Awards ceremony will begin at 12 Noon.
Bands will begin @ 1 P.M. and continue throughout the afternoon