VFW Post 454 Ground Pounder 22

712 East Empire Street,Bloomington IL 61701

22 October, 2022

Description

This event is to raise awareness about veteran suicide. The weight in the bags represents the weight veterans carry on their shoulders, not only in training but also everyday when they come home from war. We are asking participates to start arriving at 8:00AM to check and sign waiver. Step off will be at 8:30AM. The route will be from Keg Grove Brewery to Midwest Food Bank, and the Constitution Trail will be used for the Ruck March. This route will be approximately 4.7 miles. Please bring rucks/backpacks and canned food items. Please see the below list of recommended items along with visiting the Midwest Food bank at https://midwestfoodbank.org/about-main/mission-methods. Please see below to read the waiver. John H. Kraus Post 454 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW 454) Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement The undersigned (on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns), for and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in John H. Kraus Post 454 Veterans of Foreign Wars (known hereafter as VFW 454) activities hereinafter, EVENT(S) sponsored and/or conducted by VFW 454 and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, COVENANTS NOT TO SUE and HOLDS HARMLESS VFW 454, the VFW Post, District, County Council, Department, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and the respective officers, management, members, volunteers and employees of each (hereafter, the “RELEASED PARTIES”) from any and all claims arising from or in connection with: (i) the conduct or management of VFW 454 or EVENT; (ii) any act, omission, or negligence of VFW 454 or any VFW 454 member or participant; (iii) any accident, injury, or damage whatsoever occurring during or related to any EVENT. The undersigned understands and acknowledges that a participant may incur personal or bodily damage while participating in these activities, and assumes all risks inherent in these activities and accepts full and complete responsibility for any and all damages or injury of any kind. This Release extends to any and all claims I have or later may have against the “RELEASED PARTIES” resulting from or arising out of the performance of their duties whether or not such claims result from negligence (except willful neglect) with respect to the EVENT(S) or with respect to the conditions, qualifications, instructions, rules or procedures under which the EVENT(S) are conducted or from any other cause. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE OR BRING ANY CLAIMS WHATSOEVER AGAINST ANY OR ALL OF THE “RELEASED PARTIES” FOR ANY INJURY RESULTING TO MYSELF OF MY PROPERTY ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES. By signing this release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representations made by the “RELEASED PARTIES.” THIS IS A RELEASE – READ BEFORE SIGNING Participant (Minors must have a parent/guardian signature attached) VFW 454 Ground Pounder ______________________ _________________________________________ EVENT (PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF MINOR, if applicable) ________________________________ _________________________________________ NAME (print) STREET ADDRESS ________________________________ _________________________________________ PHONE CITY STATE ZIP CODE ___________________________________ ____________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE