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WHO WILL YOU RUN/WALK/MOVE FOR?

Join Team Gilead and walk or run in Middletown or move (bike, hike or dance) on Sunday, April 2, 2023!

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Who Will YOU Move For? stories
2022 Team Gilead Videos!
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About TEAM GILEAD

There are many ways to make a donation and help support the 1600+ Gilead clients receiving mental health and substance abuse services.

1. Donate to the Team Gilead fundraising page! Click here to donate to a specific Team member or make a general donation.

2. Click here to Sponsor a Client! A donation of $250 pays for a new pair of sneakers for a client, t-shirt, registration costs, medals, incentive and raffle items!

3. Click here to Sponsor a Program! A donation of $500 help pay for sneakers, t-shirts, medals, incentive and raffle items plus in-person registration costs and/or movement equipment for a program.

4. Quickly and easily make a donation through Venmo. Click here or scan QR code below.

Thank you!

TEAM GILEAD RACE DAY INFO!

April 2, 2023

What time should I arrive?

If you pick up your packet before race day, then please plan to arrive by 10:45 a.m.

If you need to pick up your t-shirt packets that morning, please arrive between 10:15-10:30 a.m.

When can I pick up my t-shirt packet?

There are 2 options for pick up:

You can come to Gilead’s Baldwin Bldg., 230 MAIN STREET EXTENSION office in Middletown on Friday, March 31^st between 9a.m.-5p.m. to pick up your packets.

You can come to the First Church in Middletown between 10:15-10:30 a.m. on race day.

*PLEASE make sure that everyone is wearing their bright green TEAM GILEAD t-shirt for the Race.

Where do I park?

Gilead will have some designated free parking spots close to First Church, including on-street parking on Court St. & Broad St. There are also many free & paid options, please click here for more details.

Questions about road closures? Please click here for road closure details.

Where are we meeting?

We will all meet at First Church of Christ in Middletown at 190 Court Street in Middletown. (http://www.firstchurchmiddletown.org/). Bathrooms, water and light snacks will be available at FIRST CHURCH prior to the race.

What happens before the race?

We will be gathering as a group between 10:45-11 a.m. across the street from First Church. We need everyone’s participation for a group photo – whether you’re walking, running, cheering or volunteering. We show strength in numbers and to see everyone come together to show support is a very powerful message about the importance of mental health and addiction services. It’s what this day is all about!

For those TEAM GILEAD members walking/running, we would like to walk to the starting line together, leaving the team photo location by 11:15am. If we all stick together on the way to the starting line, our photographer can get a photo of this amazing group of advocates moving for mental health and addiction. Once there, walkers are asked to stay to the back of the starting line to clear the route for runners.

The 5K & 10K races starts at 11:30am. HMF FitKids Run (start & finish is on Old Church Street at the finish line) begins at 10:45am.

What happens after the race?

Gilead’s CHEERERS will be at the finish line at the Union Park at South Green (across the street from Mondo’s Pizzeria) to cheer on TEAM GILEAD. Please consider joining them when you are finished the race to cheer on other team members. Check out Gilead’s table at the South Green where we’ll be sharing information about the Mental Health Resource Center!

Come back to First Church for lasagna, bread, salad and homemade desserts after the race anytime between 12:15 to 2:00 pm.

Still have questions?

Please contact Denise Gable at dgable@gileadcs.org or (860) 823-0448 or Lucy McMillan at lmcmillan@gileadcs.org or (860) 301-6634.

**Click here to register to walk or run with Team Gilead in Middletown on Sunday, April 2nd through Hartford Marathon. *Please register by Sunday, March 26th.**

Team Gilead registrants receive a Hartford Marathon event shirt and a Gilead “Who Will You Move For?” t-shirt. Join us before the race at our home base, First Church, 190 Court St., for light refreshments, restrooms and a group photo! And after the race, please stop back for a delicious lasagna lunch and homemade desserts. Questions about registering? Contact Denise at dgable@gileadcs.org or 860-823-0448.

Can’t attend the in-person event in Middletown but still want to participate?

Move anyway or anywhere with Team Gilead on Sunday, April 2nd! Hike, bike, dance, practice yoga or vacuum – it’s your choice! Wear your “Who will you move for?” t-shirt, snap a photo or video, and be sure to share with us! Register below!

Register for Virtual event ONLY

Register here if you ONLY want to participate in the Virtual weeklong event. Registration cost is $25 for adults; $20 for students and $15 for youths (17 & under).

Participant Name
First Last
Registration fee
Select T-Shirt Size
T-shirt pick-up options: mail your shirt for $4.60 (for non-local addresses only please) or pick up for no additional cost
There will be a packet pick up offered at the administration building in Middletown. Dates TBD. If you prefer to have your t-shirt mailed, we can do so for the cost of postage. **Please be advised that we cannot guarantee that you will receive the shirt before April 2nd.
Participant Waiver
I know that participating in an event that is organized as a virtual activity where I exercise on my own, at a date and time of my choosing, in a location of my choosing, which will not have any support or security measures in place by Gilead Community Services, Inc., is a potentially hazardous activity, which could result in injury or death. I acknowledge that I am participating in the activity by my own free will and at my own personal risk. I will not participate unless I am medically able and by my signature, I certify that I am able and in good health. I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Gilead Community Services, Inc., all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this virtual event, and waive my ability to bring any legal action against the entities outlined in this waiver as I am voluntarily electing to participate on my own as part of this virtual event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs which I may share online as part of the event, personal data provided during registration and post-event reporting, video or audio recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
- I agree
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email
Phone
Additional Participants?
- Yes
- No
2. Participant Name
First Last
2. Registration fee
2. Select size
2. T-shirt pick-up options: mail your shirt for $4.60 (for non-local residents please) or pick up for no additional cost
There will be a packet pick up offered at the administration building in Middletown. Dates TBD. If you prefer to have your t-shirt mailed, we can do so for the cost of postage. **Please be advised that we cannot guarantee that you will receive the shirt before April 2nd.
2. Participant Waiver
I know that participating in an event that is organized as a virtual activity where I exercise on my own, at a date and time of my choosing, in a location of my choosing, which will not have any support or security measures in place by Gilead Community Services, Inc., is a potentially hazardous activity, which could result in injury or death. I acknowledge that I am participating in the activity by my own free will and at my own personal risk. I will not participate unless I am medically able and by my signature, I certify that I am able and in good health. I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Gilead Community Services, Inc., all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this virtual event, and waive my ability to bring any legal action against the entities outlined in this waiver as I am voluntarily electing to participate on my own as part of this virtual event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs which I may share online as part of the event, personal data provided during registration and post-event reporting, video or audio recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
- I agree
2. Address
- Same as above
2. Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
2. Email
- Same as above
2. Email
2. Phone
- Same as above
2. Phone
Additional Participants?
- Yes
- No
3. Participant Name
First Last
3. Registration fee
3. Select size
3. T-shirt pick-up options: mail your shirt for $4.60 or pick up for no additional cost
There will be a packet pick up offered at the administration building in Middletown. Dates TBD. If you prefer to have your t-shirt mailed, we can do so for the cost of postage. **Please be advised that we cannot guarantee that you will receive the shirt before April 2nd.
3. Participant Waiver
I know that participating in an event that is organized as a virtual activity where I exercise on my own, at a date and time of my choosing, in a location of my choosing, which will not have any support or security measures in place by Gilead Community Services, Inc., is a potentially hazardous activity, which could result in injury or death. I acknowledge that I am participating in the activity by my own free will and at my own personal risk. I will not participate unless I am medically able and by my signature, I certify that I am able and in good health. I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Gilead Community Services, Inc., all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this virtual event, and waive my ability to bring any legal action against the entities outlined in this waiver as I am voluntarily electing to participate on my own as part of this virtual event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs which I may share online as part of the event, personal data provided during registration and post-event reporting, video or audio recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
- I agree
3. Address
- Same as above
3. Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
3. Email
- Same as above
3. Email
3. Phone
- Same as above
3. Phone
Additional Participants?
- Yes
- No
4. Participant Name
First Last
4. Registration fee
4. Select size
4. T-shirt pick-up options: mail your shirt for $4.60 or pick up for no additional cost
There will be 2 packet pick ups offered at the administration building in Middletown. Date TBD. If you prefer to have your t-shirt mailed, we can do so for the cost of postage.
4. Participant Waiver
I know that participating in an event that is organized as a virtual activity where I exercise on my own, at a date and time of my choosing, in a location of my choosing, which will not have any support or security measures in place by Gilead Community Services, Inc., is a potentially hazardous activity, which could result in injury or death. I acknowledge that I am participating in the activity by my own free will and at my own personal risk. I will not participate unless I am medically able and by my signature, I certify that I am able and in good health. I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Gilead Community Services, Inc., all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this virtual event, and waive my ability to bring any legal action against the entities outlined in this waiver as I am voluntarily electing to participate on my own as part of this virtual event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs which I may share online as part of the event, personal data provided during registration and post-event reporting, video or audio recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
- I agree
4. Address
- Same as above
4. Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
4. Email
- Same as above
4. Email
4. Phone
- Same as above
4. Phone
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To sign up to fundraise, click here

Last year, our team of peer-to-peer fundraisers brought in $15,000! We’d love to have you join our team of fundraisers by creating your own page, sharing your link with friends & family and asking them to make a donation to your page. Share your Who Will You Walk/Run/Move for story on your page and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance abuse. More than 1 in 5 adults living in America experience a mental illness. We’re all impacted.

All fundraisers who raise $500 or more will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Downtown Middletown gift card, redeemable at more than 90 restaurants, shops and venues.

To sign up to fundraise, click here: Donate to Team Gilead! (zeffy.com)

Instructions to set up your page:

Click on “Fundraise” white button above the Team Gilead photo.
Choose option: Create a team or Individual fundraising
1. Create a team: If you are fundraising with a group, choose this option.
2. Individual fundraising: If you are fundraising on your own, choose this option.
Enter campaign target (what is your fundraising goal?), email, first & last name and click on the photo box to upload a photo. Then click on the purple button “Create”
Click on “Edit my form” to enter your personal Who Will You Move For? story, photos or any other text you wish to include below Gilead’s information.
Once done customizing your page, click on the “share” tab and find links to share it on social media.
Be sure to hit “save” on the top right corner of the page.
Need assistance? Marcella can access all individual and team fundraising pages. Email her at mmicillo@gileadcs.org if you need help editing your page.

Previous Year’s Who Will YOu move for? stories

Monday, April 11th Video

Tuesday, April 12th Video

Wednesday, April 13th Video

Thursday, April 14th Video

Monday, April 18th Video

Sponsorship Opportunities

THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

We couldn’t have surpassed our goal without our Sponsors, who helped Gilead raise money to fund life-changing experiences for individuals living with severe mental health conditions throughout Middlesex County. By sponsoring TEAM GILEAD, you helped over 1600 individuals who receive life-saving mental health services in Middlesex County and New Britain.

Click here for more information about 2023 Sponsorship Opportunites.

Click here to Sponsor a Client! A donation of $250 pays for a new pair of sneakers for a client, t-shirt, registration costs, medals, incentive and raffle items!

Click here to Sponsor a Program! A donation of $500 help pay for sneakers, t-shirts, medals, incentive and raffle items plus in-person registration costs and/or movement equipment for a program!

Thank you!

Share you photos! Snap a pic of you “Moving” with your 2023 Gilead t-shirt and send to us by:

TEXT to Denise Gable at (860) 823-0448 or Marcella Micillo at (475) 321-2735
EMAIL to Denise at dgable@gileadcs.org or Marcella at mmicillo@gileadcs.org.
Tag us on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account and want to tag @Gileadcs on your post or photo, we can see them!

Every photo or video shared on April 2nd gets you a chance to win a raffle prize of a $20 gift certificate of your choice. All of our Team Gilead “Moving” photos and videos will be incorporated into a variety of communication strategies during the event.

Share your videos! Videos should be emailed to Marcella at mmicillo@gileadcs.org; in most cases videos that come through text messages are not high enough resolution to use. If the resolution is still not good enough through email, we will ask you to use the below easy method. You can do this from your phone/tablet/computer. You do not need an account.

1. Go to: https://wetransfer.com/
2. Click on the button ‘Send a file?” You do not need to log in to send a video.
3. Click on the + to Add your files (up to 2 GB)
4. Choose from your ‘Photo Library’
5. Select your video and Add
6. Click Next
7. Click on ‘Send an email’
8. Email to: mmicillo@gileadcs.org
9. Enter your email in the “from” section and verify with the code that gets sent to your email.
10. Click Transfer

About TEAM GILEAD

The Run for Every 1 is an initiative Gilead began in 2014 to bring our clients, staff, families, and community members together through a shared dedication to TEAM GILEAD. In 2020 & 2021, the annual April Run for Every 1 in Middletown was not to be. So we switched gears to a virtual event and moved alone but stay connected. During the weeklong event, we received over 350 photos and videos showcasing how our team members were moving for mental health – yoga, walking, headstands, swimming and so much more! In 2022 we were thrilled to be able to once again meet up and walk or run together in Middletown as well offering a virtual option for those not ready to meet in person or who may live too far. We can’t wait to see you all on April 2nd, 2023!