Description
Why the slogan CRAP? Cancer is Crap!
Let's rally together and shower love and strength on those battling cancer! Join us for the 12th Annual Crap Run, a heartfelt tribute to Venecia Butler's legacy of kindness. Lace up your shoes, put on your crazy outfit and run/walk in solidarity with those brave fighters. You can choose your challenge division by selecting Traditional - Clydesdale - Athena - Virtual. We also offer a 1 mile Kid Run for those budding competitors. Together we can have an enjoyable evening running under the stars in Piedmont, AL while raising funds for our mission to bring a little joy to Cancer Warriors.
For help or more information about The Crap Run, contact Randa Carroll @ veneciasfoundation@gmail.com or call 256-452-4625.
Crap Run Agenda
Friday, October 4th
2:00 p.m. - Pre-registration closes
4:00 p.m. - Packet Pickup at the Foundation until 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 5th
1:00 p.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
5:30 p.m. - Kid Run Registration Closes
5:50 p.m. - Line Up for Kid Run Begins
6:00 p.m. - Kid Run Starts with Awards Presented at Finish Line
6:15 p.m. - Crap Run Registration and Packet Pickup Closes
6:30 p.m. - Crap Run Opening Ceremony and Warm Up
6:45 p.m. - Line Up for Crap Run Begins
7:00 p.m. - Crap Run Starts
8:30 p.m. - Crap Run Awards Ceremony
Packet Pickup: You will be able to pick up your race packet on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and race day starting at 1:00 p.m. We ask that you don't come for race packets outside of these times. Race staff will be busy setting up the event. Thanks for understanding.
Bib Number and Timing Chips: 5k participants will be chipped time to process race results, and your 5k finish time will be posted based on the chip time. It is essential to prominently display the bib number provided on the front of your shirt throughout the race. The timing chip is affixed to the back of your bib number. Kindly remember to bring your bib number on the day of the race, as the absence of the bib will lead to an unrecorded time. Please note that the transfer of bib numbers to other runners is strictly prohibited. Spare bib numbers will not be provided.
Parking: Parking and restrooms are available on-site.
Pets at the Race: If you choose to bring your pet, please be sure to follow Piedmont City rules. All pets must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pet. The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.
Strollers at the Race: The course is run on city streets and along Ladiga trail which makes for a good stroller experience. If you are participating with a stroller or young children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and that you start from the back of the starting line. This will allow your family members and our other participants a safer race experience.
Registration Transfer and Cancellation Policy: This event will occur raine or shine. Transfering your registration fees to another runner is not allowed. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. Cancellation notice will be posted on Venecia's Foundation Facebook page as well as through email notifications. In the event of a cancellation, we cannot offer a refund; rather your entry fee will be used as a donation to Venecia's Foundation (501c3).
Place
P.O. Box 572
Piedmont, AL US 36272
Our Purpose
Our mission is to provide aid, support and comfort to cancer patients and their families. Venecia found inspiration to make a greater and lasting impact after reading an article shared by a friend. She began packing Care Bags for cancer patients, each filled with useful items that had helped her throughout her own cancer treatments. In her mind, these bags serve as a substitute for her not being there to hold a cancer patient’s hand. Venecia’s Foundation, a grassroots nonprofit organization situated in Piedmont, Alabama, was officially established on July 25, 2013, and obtained its 501(c)3 designation on June 3, 2014. Despite Venecia’s passing in 2015, her legacy lives on as the Foundation continues to fulfill her vision of aiding, supporting and comforting cancer patients.
The Care Bags are designed to assist patients undergoing cancer treatment who may not be familiar with what to bring for their lengthy sessions. Packed with personal care items selected by Venecia based on her firsthand experience, these bags have evolved over time through feedback from cancer patients. While the individual items may not be extravagant, collectively they offer a meaningful gesture of support, reminding cancer patients that they are not alone. The bags include various items such as a soft blanket, lotion, eye drops, gas card, chapstick, journal, puzzle book, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, travel pillow, port pillow, sugar-free candy, tissues, face masks, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, non-slip socks, and in honor of Venecia, $10 Starbucks cards. These items aim to provide comfort and a sense of care to cancer patients during their challenging journey. The goal is to distribute a minimum of 350 Care Bags annually.
Recognizing the transportation challenges faced by radiation patients, Venecia’s Foundation introduced the Gas Card Program to provide additional support. Radiation treatment often requires daily travel of over an hour for a month or longer, imposing financial strain on patients. By offering gas cards, the foundation seeks to alleviate some of the transportation burdens these patients face. In memory of Venecia, $10 Starbucks cards are also included to offer a small treat to these individuals. The foundation aims to distribute gas cards worth at least $15,000 annually to assist radiation patients in their journey towards recovery.
Venecia's spirit of laughter and resilience in tough times lives on through every Care Bag and Gas Card, spreading joy to cancer fighters and planting seeds of hope in their hearts.
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