WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1. In consideration for participating in Strides for Africa and other valuable consideration, I hereby release, waive and discharge African Association of Madison, their officers, volunteers,  agents, and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by negligence of African Association of Madison, or otherwise, while participating in such event, or while in, on or upon the premises where the event is being conducted or in transportation to and from said premises.

2. To the best of my knowledge, I can fully participate in this event. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with the event. I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said event, and to enter the above-named event and engage in such activity, knowing that the activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I voluntarily accept responsibility for damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such an event. 

3. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless African Association of Madison from any loss, liability, damage or costs, due to my participation in said event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

4. I understand that the African Association of Madison will not be responsible for any medical costs associated with an injury I may sustain. 

I acknowledge, affirm, and agree that I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire WAIVER of my rights, that I understand its content, and that it is legally binding, and that I execute it freely, intelligently, and without duress of any kind and I agree to be bound by its terms. 

If the participant is under 18 years of age, parent/guardian consent is required.  I, as parent or guardian of the minor under 18 years of age referenced here, hereby consent to the waiver and release of any and all claims as described in this RELEASE FORM.