Texas Gatorfest is a weekend of family fun, food and entertainment awaiting you at historic Fort Anahuac Park. Come witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, take an airboat ride or river boat tour; enjoy live entertainment at the waterfront beer garden, and enjoy local merchant shopping. The 2013 Festival is scheduled for September 12 -15, 2013.

On Saturday, September 14th, as part of the festival, we will host the Gator Run, a scenic motorcycle tour through Chambers County. The ride will benefit the non-profit organization, Emma’s Hugs, as well as support local scholarships.

In the summer of 2008 Emma Dunnam was diagnosed with Batten Disease, a fatal neurodegenerative condition resulting in blindness, seizures, mental impairment, loss of motor skills, and speech. There is currently no cure or treatment. Emma lost her battle with Batten Disease one month shy of her fourth birthday, in February 2010.

Emma’s father, Kelvin Dunnam, spent significant amounts of time at MD Anderson Cancer Center with his father during the winter of 2008. Upon leaving the hospital one day, a patron paid his parking fees. After Emma’s diagnosis, the Dunnams wanted to memorialize the time in Emma’s life before Batten Disease limited how much she would laugh, play and give big hugs. Being so appreciative of the kind gesture, they decided to “pay it forward” and do the same for others in Emma’s name, which led to the founding of Emma’s Hugs. Since their inception in 2009, Emma’s Hugs has given over 14,000 days of parking to families with long-term patients in the Texas Medical Center. For more information about Emma’s Hugs, please visit the website, www.EmmasHugs.com.

Benefits of sponsorship would include your business name in the Gatorfest flyer, local newspaper coverage, and billing on the Gator Run t-shirts. The motorcycle ride includes door prizes, drawings, and a chance to make new friends and explore Chambers County from the best seat in the house. Any donation you are able to provide and help “pay it forward” alongside this awesome charity will be greatly appreciated by many. All donations made to Gatorfest Gator Run are tax deductible.

On behalf of Gatorfest and Emma’s Hugs, we thank you for your consideration.

Courtney Allen & RosaLinda Campbell

Gator Run Coordinators

2013 Gatorfest Gator Run Rules

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First Out – 11:30 Last Out – 12:30 Last In – 5:00

Welcome to the 2013 Gator Run! We thank you for participating and donating to our designated charity, Emma’s Hugs and our Community. When you sign in, you will roll a die and receive “Gator Bucks” for the amount rolled. You will roll the die at each location and receive more “Gator Bucks”. Courtney and RosaLinda will be at each location providing the die and Gator Bucks. The winner of the grand prize will be the individual with the most Gator Bucks and the end point, Fort Anahuac Park. In the event of a tie, you will roll until the tie is broken.

Each sponsor location will have a door prize to give out. Door Prize tickets will be provided at time of dice role. Please visit all Sponsor locations and support their business.

Suggested Route:

McDonald’s of Hankamer (Starting Point)

Double H (Formerly Tiki Too - Winnie)

Al-T’s (Winnie)

The Spotted Dog (Winnie)

Coastal Frontier Bar (Anahuac)

Channel Marker 17 (Oak Island)

Gatorfest (Fort Anahuac Park)

The 50/50 raffle and winner of will be drawn at the Gatorfest end point

MUST be present to win

We thank you all for participating and supporting our community, and charity.

!!Be Careful and Drive Safe!!

2013 Gatorfest Gator Run

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Starting at McDonald’s, 25550 I-10, Hankamer, TX (Exit # 812)

Kick Stands Up 11:30 , Last Out 12:30

Ride will end at Fort Anahuac Park (Gatorfest) at 5:00

$50 Entry Fee

(Includes one shirt per entry and 2 Tickets to Saturday’s Festival)

(*Sign Up available day of ride. *T-Shirt not guaranteed)

Name: ______

Mailing Address: ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Daytime Telephone: ______Cell Phone: ______

T-Shirt Size: ______

Waiver: In consideration of the acceptance of this registration, I, the undersigned, acknowledge that my participation in the Texas Gatorfest Gator Gator Run Motorcycle Ride is voluntary and assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident, which may occur, during my participation in the Texas Gatorfest Gator Run Motorcycle Ride. I certify that I am physically fit, and have not been informed otherwise by any physician or other health care provider. I certify that I am sufficiently experienced to ride in the Texas Gatorfest Gator Run Motorcycle Ride. I hereby release and hold harmless the sponsors, promoters, event partners and all other persons and entities associated with the event from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action as a result of any injury or damage whether it is caused by myself or by the negligence, in whole or in part, of the sponsors, promoters, event partners or any other persons or entities associated with the event. I agree to wear a helmet. I understand that a motorcycle is a legal vehicle in the State of Texas, and I will comply with state vehicle laws. I understand that the risks of a lengthy motorcycle ride include, but are not limited to; head injuries, fractures, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heart attack and other possible minor or major injuries. I consent to emergency medical treatment in the event of injury or illness. I consent to the use of my name and photograph in connection with the Texas Gatorfest Gator Run Motorcycle Ride in any form, printed or electronic. This agreement shall not be made modified orally or in writing by any individual. If entrant is under 18 years of age, parent or guardian must sign entry. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Direct questions to Courtney Allen 713/724-6856 or RosaLinda Campbell 281/787-9020

Mail entry form and fee, payable to Texas Gatorfest, P. O. Box R, Anahuac, TX 77514

Ride to Benefit Emma’s Hugs www.emmashugs.com

Texas Gatorfest 2013

Thursday, September 12 thru Sunday, September 15, 2013

Fort Anahuac Park – Anahuac, Texas

www.texasgatorfest.com

Please print or type this application COMPLETELY and return to:

Texas Gatorfest – Attn: Gator Run

P. O. Box R, Anahuac, TX 77514 – Phone: 409/267-4190