Charity Challenge
Give Back to Your Community by Participating in Charity Challenge
With philanthropy as its driving motivation, Charity Challenge was established in 1987 to bring our community together by providing an opportunity for young adults to have fun and give back to local charities at the same time. Twenty-two events later, it continues to bring co-ed teams from the hospitality, hotel and apartment industries for a full day of spirited athletic contest which include: basketball shootout, canoe relay, obstacle course, tubing relay, volleyball tournament and tug-of-war tournament.
Over the past 21 years, Charity Challenge has evolved from a four team, backyard event into a multi-media extravaganza with more than 100 teams competing and the loyal support of over 170 sponsors. Since its inception, Charity Challenge has awarded nearly $3 million to local charities, including $300,000 to over 80 charities in 2007; making it the largest independent charity in central Florida.
On May 17, 2008, Charity Challenge XXIII will be bigger and better than ever with thousands of spectators and a statewide television audience watching teams participate in six challenges for a common goal. For many businesses, Charity Challenge has proven to be a remarkable way of becoming more involved in their community while achieving high visibility for such a positive undertaking.
The links below will answer many of the questions regarding ways in which you, either as a sponsor or as a competing team, can participate in the upcoming Charity Challenge XXIII. However you choose to get involved, we are confident that you will be pleased with the benefits this event will bring to your organization and the community.
Cost
• $500 tax deductible fee, with at least ½ going to charity of your choice!
Challenge
• Basketball Shootout - Shoot from various distances for most points.
• Canoe Relay - Two three-person runs, using best time.
• Obstacle Course - Race through series of obstacles, using the best time.
• Tubing Relay - Six-person relay, using best overall time.
• Tug-of-War Contest - Team with rope marker on their side after 90 seconds, wins.
• Volleyball Tournament - Team scoring 11 points and a two point lead wins.
Team Participants
• Teams must consist of at least three females for each event, except in the tug-of-war, only two females are required.
• Teams can have as many participants as they wish, as long as they have all registered and signed insurance waiver.
• Hospitality teams must consist of only paid employees of company.
• Apartment developments must consist of rent-paying residents and/or paid employees of the complex.
Additional Information
• All participants are required to sign an insurance waiver prior to competing.
• All teams will be asked to donate four $25 gift certificates that we can distribute to our valued volunteers.
Agenda
Thursday, May 8 or Monday, May 12, 2008
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Kickoff Reception
Varsity Club, Florida Citrus Bowl
Friday, May 16, 2008
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location open for team tent set up
Saturday, May 17, 2008
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Team Competition
5 – 7 p.m.
Championship Competition
Participants Party immediately following competition during the championship. Championship Party immediately following competition at the Florida Citrus Bowl’s Varsity Club. A television screening party and a charity awards luncheon with check presentations will be held within two months of the event. Further details on these events will be provided following registration.
For more information please contact:
Brian Jenkins,Event Director
Charity Challenge, Inc.
378 Center Pointe Cir, Suite 1238
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 339-3888
(407) 339-4888 (fax)
or
Maggie Gaby, GR Event Coordinator
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
(850) 224-2250 ext 225
(850) 224-9213 (fax)
mgaby@frla.org
